BJP criticises Akhilesh over remarks on UP Cabinet expansion; expresses confidence in 2027 victory

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:27 AM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) BJP leaders on Monday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expansion, asserting that 'Gundaraj' in the state had ended under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. They also expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

PM Modi holds roadshow in Somnath, receives rousing welcome

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:27 AM

Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Monday to a rousing welcome, as large numbers of people gathered for the event, cheering and greeting him with enthusiasm.

Nishikant Dubey targets Nehru over SP Mookerjee’s 'mysterious' death, cover-up in Kashmir jail to 'crush' opposition to Art 370

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:06 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had ordered the arrest of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee for opposing Article 370 and the permit system required to enter Kashmir.

'I solemnly affirm with sincerity': CM Joseph Vijay takes oath as MLA in TN Assembly

IANS | May 11, 2026 10:49 AM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) A day after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Joseph Vijay on Monday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) during the first session of the newly constituted 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly.

BJP leaders hail PM Modi's Somnath visit, blast previous Cong govt for 'destroying Sanatan culture'

IANS | May 11, 2026 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) BJP leaders on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, while slamming the previous Congress-led governments for "destroying the Sanatan culture" by what they described as appeasement of a specific community.

PM Modi to attend first-ever 'Kumbhabhishekam' on Somnath Temple spire

IANS | May 11, 2026 10:01 AM

Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over a first-of-its-kind 'Kumbhabhishekam' ceremony at the reconstructed Somnath Temple on Monday, with sacred water from 11 pilgrimage sites to be offered on the temple’s 90-metre-high shikhar (spire) as part of the 'Somnath Amrut Parv-2026' celebrations marking 75 years of the shrine’s re-consecration.

Chandranath Rath murder case: 3 sharpshooters arrested in UP, to be presented in Bengal court today

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:55 AM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) The three sharpshooters who were arrested in Uttar Pradesh in the Chandranath Rath assassination case will be presented at a district court at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district on Monday.

DMK to enter TN Speaker race to test stability of Vijay-led govt

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:03 AM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s newly constituted Assembly is set to witness its first major political contest even before the House settles into its inaugural session, with the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) preparing to field its own candidate for the Speaker’s election scheduled on May 12.

National Technology Day: PM Modi recalls hard work, dedication of scientists behind 1998 Pokhran tests

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:55 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and recalled with pride the hard work and dedication of scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998.

Congress set to enter TN govt after nearly six decades as TVK allots two cabinet berths

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:34 AM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) The Congress party is set to return to the Tamil Nadu government after over 55 years, following the formation of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

Politics

BJP criticises Akhilesh over remarks on UP Cabinet expansion; expresses confidence in 2027 victory

PM Modi holds roadshow in Somnath, receives rousing welcome

Nishikant Dubey targets Nehru over SP Mookerjee’s 'mysterious' death, cover-up in Kashmir jail to 'crush' opposition to Art 370

'I solemnly affirm with sincerity': CM Joseph Vijay takes oath as MLA in TN Assembly

BJP leaders hail PM Modi's Somnath visit, blast previous Cong govt for 'destroying Sanatan culture'

PM Modi to attend first-ever 'Kumbhabhishekam' on Somnath Temple spire

Chandranath Rath murder case: 3 sharpshooters arrested in UP, to be presented in Bengal court today

DMK to enter TN Speaker race to test stability of Vijay-led govt

National Technology Day: PM Modi recalls hard work, dedication of scientists behind 1998 Pokhran tests

Congress set to enter TN govt after nearly six decades as TVK allots two cabinet berths

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