Vijay promises clean governance, women‘s safety, and welfare in first address as Tamil Nadu CM

IANS | May 10, 2026 11:46 AM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) In an emotional and politically charged first address after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay promised transparent governance, women’s safety, welfare-oriented administration, and a corruption-free government, while thanking the people for placing their trust in him.

Vijay-led new TN govt faces crucial floor test after swearing in ceremony

IANS | May 10, 2026 9:26 AM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, along with nine ministers, marking the beginning of a new political chapter in the state.

Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today; Rahul Gandhi to attend swearing-in ceremony

IANS | May 10, 2026 6:56 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

'Strengthen SMEs ecosystem, boost farming sector' : EAM Jaishankar as India hands over agro facility in Trinidad & Tobago

IANS | May 10, 2026 12:05 AM

Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Centre's PMFME scheme transforms family's fortune in Bihar's Sheikhpura

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:39 PM

Patna, May 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of a couple in Bihar's Sheikhpura district. With government support, Ravita Kumari and Manmendra Kumar have started flour and oil processing units. This has led to an increase in their income; they have achieved self-reliance, and have also been able to ensure better education for their children.

Ayushman scheme a blessing for the poor, says beneficiary in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:35 PM

Chamoli, May 9 (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Union government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is proving to be a major relief for poor and needy people in the border district of Uttarakhand's Chamoli. A scheme beneficiary, Digpal Singh, termed the scheme as a "blessing for the poor".

Beneficiaries say govt stands with poor during difficult times through PMSBY

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:17 PM

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Completing 11 years since their launch on May 9, 2015, the Central government’s flagship social security initiatives — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) — are continuing to provide crucial financial support to poor and middle-class families across the country.

Kiren Rijiju gives a lesson on Parliamentary practices to Trinamool MP Sagarika Ghosh on Tagore b'day event

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:00 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday reacted strongly to Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghosh's accusation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers being absent on the occasion of paying tributes to the celebrated poet Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.

'Historic day' for Sanatan followers: Mahant Sitaram Das on Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:37 PM

Ayodhya, May 9 (IANS) Mahant Sitaram Das Maharaj of Ayodhya's Saket Bhavan Temple on Saturday termed the swearing-in of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Suvendu Adhikari as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, a "historic day". He said that Adhikari's elevation to the Chief Ministerial post marks the fulfillment of a long-standing resolve.

Affordable insurance, stronger families: PMSBY wins hearts in MP’s Burhanpur

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:33 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 9 (IANS) The Central government’s flagship social security initiative, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), is continuing to provide financial protection and relief to common citizens across the country. People have drawn immense benefit from this scheme in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur.

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Vijay promises clean governance, women‘s safety, and welfare in first address as Tamil Nadu CM

Vijay-led new TN govt faces crucial floor test after swearing in ceremony

Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today; Rahul Gandhi to attend swearing-in ceremony

'Strengthen SMEs ecosystem, boost farming sector' : EAM Jaishankar as India hands over agro facility in Trinidad & Tobago

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Centre's PMFME scheme transforms family's fortune in Bihar's Sheikhpura

Ayushman scheme a blessing for the poor, says beneficiary in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Beneficiaries say govt stands with poor during difficult times through PMSBY

Kiren Rijiju gives a lesson on Parliamentary practices to Trinamool MP Sagarika Ghosh on Tagore b'day event

'Historic day' for Sanatan followers: Mahant Sitaram Das on Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in

Affordable insurance, stronger families: PMSBY wins hearts in MP’s Burhanpur

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