Medical officer went to his house after driver came seeking help: Civil Hospital CMS on Prateek Yadav's death

IANS | May 13, 2026 2:40 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Lucknow Civil Hospital's Chief Medical Superintendent, Dr Devesh Chandra Pandey, on Wednesday said that a medical officer was sent to the residence of Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, after his driver came to the hospital seeking urgent medical attention for him.

From trimming carcade to WFH to no vehicle day: Bihar CM announces austerity measures to save fuel

IANS | May 13, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of measures on Wednesday to slash government spending on fuel and enhance energy conservation efforts, in the wake of the protracted stalemate in West Asia due to the Iran-US war.

NEET-UG 2026 cancellation sparks political row; BJP backs Centre, Congress claims system failure

IANS | May 13, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over the question paper leak has triggered sharp political reactions, with BJP leaders defending the Centre’s decision as being in students' interest, while the Congress accused the government of presiding over a collapsing examination system.

CM Fadnavis orders cancellation of foreign tours of ministers, bureaucrats

IANS | May 13, 2026 1:55 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) In a move towards administrative austerity, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday entered ‘action mode’, ordering the immediate cancellation of previously approved foreign tours for state ministers and high-ranking civil servants.

Speculation rife over Sunil Tatkare's meeting with Sharad Pawar; Rohit claims 22 NCP MLAs may jump to BJP

IANS | May 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra political landscape is abuzz following a late-night meeting between NCP State President, Sunil Tatkare, and NCP (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, at the latter's 'Silver Oak' residence on Tuesday.

Suvendu Adhikari retains Bhabanipur, quits Nandigram Assembly seat

IANS | May 13, 2026 1:47 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday took oath as the legislator from Bhabanipur constituency in South Kolkata on the floor of the Assembly.

Puducherry’s quiet transition: How Rangasamy became UT’s default choice

IANS | May 13, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was relatively a low-key oath-taking ceremony for the new regime in Puducherry on Wednesday compared with the recent high-profile events in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, even as the Congress continues to struggle to name the Kerala Chief Minister.

Very sad, painful incident: Political leaders express grief over demise of Prateek Yadav

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:54 PM

Ayodhya, May 13 (IANS) Political leaders across party lines on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the demise of Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, calling it a sad and painful incident.

‘He will run good govt’: Humayun Kabir praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:44 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on Wednesday praised newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressing confidence that he would govern in the interest of the people.

Giving up VVIP culture: Gujarat CM trims convoy in solidarity with PM's fuel saving measures

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:37 PM

Amreli, May 13 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and austerity amid global uncertainty and rising concerns over fuel imports, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday travelled with a significantly reduced convoy during his visit to Rajula town in Amreli district for the inauguration of the “Mahatma Gandhi Arogya Mandir”.

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Medical officer went to his house after driver came seeking help: Civil Hospital CMS on Prateek Yadav's death

From trimming carcade to WFH to no vehicle day: Bihar CM announces austerity measures to save fuel

NEET-UG 2026 cancellation sparks political row; BJP backs Centre, Congress claims system failure

CM Fadnavis orders cancellation of foreign tours of ministers, bureaucrats

Speculation rife over Sunil Tatkare's meeting with Sharad Pawar; Rohit claims 22 NCP MLAs may jump to BJP

Suvendu Adhikari retains Bhabanipur, quits Nandigram Assembly seat

Puducherry’s quiet transition: How Rangasamy became UT’s default choice

Very sad, painful incident: Political leaders express grief over demise of Prateek Yadav

‘He will run good govt’: Humayun Kabir praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Giving up VVIP culture: Gujarat CM trims convoy in solidarity with PM's fuel saving measures

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