Maha: NCP clarifies Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare continue in respective posts; fresh letter to ECI soon

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:39 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) In a move aimed at putting an end to widespread political speculation, the Sunetra Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday clarified that senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare continue to hold their respective organisational positions as the national working president and Maharashtra unit chief, respectively, with full authority.

Vijay retains home, administration as Tamil Nadu govt finalises portfolio allocation

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has retained key departments including Home, Public Administration and Police, as the newly formed government formally completed the allocation of portfolios among ministers sworn in on May 10, marking an important administrative step in the functioning of the state’s new government.

TN: Vijay to meet PM Modi on May 22; high-level political and industrial outreach planned

IANS | May 16, 2026 4:16 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to embark on a significant visit to New Delhi on May 22, with a series of high-profile meetings being lined up as part of what is likely to be his first major engagement with the national leadership after assuming office earlier this month.

India makes first-ever Captagon seizure worth Rs 182 crore under 'Operation RAGEPILL': HM Shah

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said enforcement agencies have made India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, a banned synthetic stimulant, commonly referred to as the "Jihadi Drug", valued at Rs 182 crore.

BJP urges citizens to remain cautious as PM Modi dismisses foreign travel levy report

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:03 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed a source-based media report claiming that the government was considering imposing a levy on foreign travel, the BJP on Saturday urged caution.

Indian diaspora in Netherlands excited, feels privileged ahead of PM Modi’s community programme

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:43 PM

The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in a community programme in The Hague, members of the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands on Saturday expressed excitement and pride over his visit, saying they felt honoured to welcome him.

Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI(M) soul searching turns into leadership revolt

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:36 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (IANS) For nearly three decades, Pinarayi Vijayan stood as the unquestioned strongman of the CPI(M) in Kerala. Now, the Assembly poll debacle has triggered a wave of dissent against Vijayan.

Delhi court grants bail to Vadra in money laundering case

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A court here on Saturday granted bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to a 2008 land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur village.

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates granted in last 15 years

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:01 AM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) The West Bengal Backward Class Development Department had directed District Magistrates to re-verify all Backward Class certificates, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) documents issued in their respective districts in the last 15 years from 2011 to 2026, that is the three terms of the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state.

PM Modi writes to CM Tamang on Statehood Day, recalls fond memories of Sikkim visit

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has written to Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, on the occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day, extending heartfelt greetings and reflecting on the state’s 50-year journey of development, culture, and harmony.

Politics

Maha: NCP clarifies Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare continue in respective posts; fresh letter to ECI soon

Vijay retains home, administration as Tamil Nadu govt finalises portfolio allocation

TN: Vijay to meet PM Modi on May 22; high-level political and industrial outreach planned

India makes first-ever Captagon seizure worth Rs 182 crore under 'Operation RAGEPILL': HM Shah

BJP urges citizens to remain cautious as PM Modi dismisses foreign travel levy report

Indian diaspora in Netherlands excited, feels privileged ahead of PM Modi’s community programme

Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI(M) soul searching turns into leadership revolt

Delhi court grants bail to Vadra in money laundering case

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates granted in last 15 years

PM Modi writes to CM Tamang on Statehood Day, recalls fond memories of Sikkim visit

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