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After 15 years, Congress' Kerala headquarters sees buzz of activity as Satheesan arrives to hero’s welcome

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) After a gap of nearly fifteen years, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram again witnessed scenes of political frenzy on Thursday afternoon as Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan arrived to a thunderous welcome from jubilant party workers and leaders.

EU Heads of Missions meet LoP Rahul Gandhi, discuss 'evolving Indian and global geopolitical dynamics'

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Heads of Missions (HoMs) of the 27 European Union (EU) Member States met Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing the "thriving EU-India strategic partnership" and the current geopolitical situation.

India included in revised EU draft list for continued aquaculture product exports

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government on Thursday said India has been included in the revised draft list published by the European Union for continued export of aquaculture products to the EU market.

Rajnath Singh, Bhajanlal Sharma share vehicle in Rajasthan's Nagaur

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:29 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for conserving petrol, diesel, and energy resources is finding resonance on the ground. A striking example was witnessed on Thursday in Merta in Rajasthan's Nagaur district, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma travelled together in a single vehicle from the helipad to the event venue, symbolically promoting resource conservation.

Kerala leadership decision: After the call from Delhi, Chennithala retreats into silence

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) As celebrations erupted in Congress circles following the announcement of V. D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, an air of silence and disappointment descended over the residence of veteran party leader Ramesh Chennithala, where hopes had remained very much alive until the very last moment.

Mamata Banerjee claims she was assaulted by some advocates within Calcutta HC premises

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:10 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) A mild tension erupted at the premises of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday as Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress chief and former Chief Minister, was leaving the court premises after arguing as a counsel on a PIL filed at a division bench on the alleged post-poll violence in the state.

Prateek Yadav's father-in-law lights funeral pyre, Akhilesh bids final farewell

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:02 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) The last rites of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, were performed at Baikunth Dham in Bhaisakund here on Thursday, with his father-in-law, veteran journalist Arvind Bisht, lighting the pyre, as family members, relatives, and supporters gathered to bid him a final farewell

Police uncover murder conspiracy in death of BJP Leader in MP's Damoh

IANS | May 14, 2026 2:59 PM

Bhopal/Damoh, May 14 (IANS) Investigation into the death of former BJP Mandal President Devendra Rajput has revealed a calculated murder conspiracy disguised as a road accident, police officials said on Thursday.

Cong eyes full scale take off as Satheesan prepares to be sworn in as Kerala CM on May 18

IANS | May 14, 2026 2:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) With the suspense over Kerala’s next Chief Minister finally ending, the Congress-led UDF has now shifted focus from political firefighting to power transition, with Chief Minister designate V.D. Satheesan scheduled to be sworn in on Monday in what is expected to be a grand show of coalition unity and political consolidation.

Sunil Mittal plans to hand over Airtel reins to next generation in 10 years

IANS | May 14, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Chairman and Founder of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal, on Thursday said that he plans to hand over the reins of the telecom major to the next generation in 10 years.

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After 15 years, Congress' Kerala headquarters sees buzz of activity as Satheesan arrives to hero’s welcome

EU Heads of Missions meet LoP Rahul Gandhi, discuss 'evolving Indian and global geopolitical dynamics'

India included in revised EU draft list for continued aquaculture product exports

Rajnath Singh, Bhajanlal Sharma share vehicle in Rajasthan's Nagaur

Kerala leadership decision: After the call from Delhi, Chennithala retreats into silence

Mamata Banerjee claims she was assaulted by some advocates within Calcutta HC premises

Prateek Yadav's father-in-law lights funeral pyre, Akhilesh bids final farewell

Police uncover murder conspiracy in death of BJP Leader in MP's Damoh

Cong eyes full scale take off as Satheesan prepares to be sworn in as Kerala CM on May 18

Sunil Mittal plans to hand over Airtel reins to next generation in 10 years

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