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No question of resigning, says Mamata Banerjee after facing defeat in Bengal polls; speaks of strengthening INDIA Bloc

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:18 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) A day after Trinamool Congress witnessed a major defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections after 15 years of uninterrupted rule in the state, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed on the necessity of strengthening the INDIA Bloc to organise a movement nationally against the BJP and the NDA-ruled Centre. She also ruled out the possibility of voluntarily tendering her resignation to the Governor as the outgoing Chief Minister.

Advancing social security systems in focus at BRICS meeting in Thiruvananthapuram

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The two-day Second BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s ongoing BRICS presidency will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, the Ministry of Labour and Employment stated on Tuesday.

IndiGo flight evacuated after fire in passenger’s personal electronic equipment, flyers safe

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A passenger’s personal electronic equipment caught fire onboard an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh on Tuesday, which was stationary after landing, and all customers were safely moved to the terminal.

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has cautioned against an over-expansive interpretation of "personality rights", observing that not every individual achievement or academic success can be elevated to such protection, as it would result in "absurdity and incongruity".

'Parivartan Hoye Gechhe': Bengal Verdict to Bay of Bengal Vision - From Mandate to Momentum

R.K. Raina | May 5, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) "Parivartan hoyechhe" captures more than an electoral outcome. It reflects a decisive public shift towards governance that delivers, connects, and integrates. The mandate that has aligned West Bengal with the national leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a new pathway for India’s eastern strategy.

Vietnam President To Lam arrives in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Tuesday arrived in New Delhi on a three-day State Visit to India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai welcomed the visiting leader at airport.

MoS Margherita to visit Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize and Dominica to strengthen bilateral ties

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will pay an official visit to Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize and Dominica from May 8-15, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

Bengal poll victory: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Kali Temple in CR Park

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Celebrating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s historic win in West Bengal, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Kali Temple in CR Park along with party President Nitin Nabin to offer prayers.

Hyderabad auto driver risks life to confront fleeing chain-snatcher

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad risked his life to catch a criminal trying to escape after snatching a gold chain from around a woman’s neck.

Raghav Chadha's sharp attack on AAP after BJP merger; alleges vendetta, intimidation

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday accused his former party of resorting to "vindictive politics" and misusing state machinery to target leaders who recently merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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No question of resigning, says Mamata Banerjee after facing defeat in Bengal polls; speaks of strengthening INDIA Bloc

Advancing social security systems in focus at BRICS meeting in Thiruvananthapuram

IndiGo flight evacuated after fire in passenger’s personal electronic equipment, flyers safe

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

'Parivartan Hoye Gechhe': Bengal Verdict to Bay of Bengal Vision - From Mandate to Momentum

Vietnam President To Lam arrives in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India

MoS Margherita to visit Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize and Dominica to strengthen bilateral ties

Bengal poll victory: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Kali Temple in CR Park

Hyderabad auto driver risks life to confront fleeing chain-snatcher

Raghav Chadha's sharp attack on AAP after BJP merger; alleges vendetta, intimidation

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