Vijay govt faces crucial trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly today

IANS | May 13, 2026 8:36 AM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to face a crucial trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, with the ruling alliance appearing comfortably placed to prove its majority amid growing divisions within the AIADMK.

Delhi working with commitment to promote fuel conservation and public transport: Rekha Gupta on PM Modi's appeal

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:56 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent seven-point appeal to the citizens of the country amid the West Asia conflict, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that energy conservation is a responsibility linked to the national interest and therefore the Delhi government is working with full commitment to promote fuel conservation and public transport.

Assam: Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in draws huge political gathering in NE

IANS | May 12, 2026 8:26 PM

Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath for a second consecutive term in a grand ceremony in Guwahati, which witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and senior National Democratic Alliance leaders from across the country.

'Students are suffering': Teachers upset over NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:53 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over alleged question paper leak has triggered anger and disappointment among teachers and coaching faculty, who said that repeated controversies surrounding the national-level entrance tests were damaging students' morale and exposing loopholes in the examination system.