K’taka: Deve Gowda opposes Bidadi township, slams Congress govt

IANS | May 16, 2026 7:03 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday declared that he would launch a fight against what he termed as a “land scam” being carried out in the name of the proposed Bidadi township by taking away farmers’ lands.

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.