Delhi transport strike: Unions demand fare revision amid rising fuel costs

IANS | May 21, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Truck, taxi, and auto-rickshaw drivers in the national capital began a three-day strike on Thursday, demanding a revision in fares and relief from rising fuel prices and operational expenses. The strike, which will continue until May 23, is likely to impact transport services across Delhi-NCR.

CM Vijay to expand cabinet today; Congress set to join TN ministry

IANS | May 21, 2026 8:29 AM

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) The C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government will undergo its first Cabinet expansion on Thursday, with Congress likely to formally join the ministry in a move aimed at strengthening the ruling coalition and filling several key portfolios that have remained vacant since the government assumed office.

Re-polling begins for Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:45 AM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) Re-polling commenced for Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal from 7 a.m. on Thursday under a blanket security coverage provided by the 35 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, a number significantly high for a single constituency.

PM Modi concludes Italy visit, departs for India

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his visit to Italy, marking the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour, which focused on strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation, and enhancing engagement with key global players across Europe and other regions.

PM Modi's 5-nation tour solidified India's status as an indispensable global power: BJP

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:08 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major diplomatic milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy has marked one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent years. This tour delivered immense strategic, economic, technological, and geopolitical gains that will directly benefit India's long-term national interests.

'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in all Bengal madrasahs: Minister

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:25 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) The West Bengal Directorate of Madrasah Education has made the singing of "Vande Mataram" mandatory during assembly prayers before classes in all government, aided and recognised madrasahs across the state with immediate effect, confirmed Khudiram Tudu, the minister in charge of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education in the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government headed by the new and ninth Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari.