'Historic day': PM Modi thanks voters for showing trust in BJP

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Thanking voters in all five states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the joy of victory visible among BJP workers was memorable and described it as a historic day as the party took pole position in three Assemblies.

CPI-M candidate Saji Cherian's hat trick win breaks 'Manmohan Bungalow jinx'

IANS | May 4, 2026 5:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a Kerala Assembly polls result that blends electoral success with political folklore, senior CPI-M leader and minister Saji Cherian has scripted a third consecutive victory from Chengannur, while appearing to have broken the long-standing 'jinx' associated with the Manmohan Bungalow in the state capital.

Fire safety a shared responsibility: Health Secretary

IANS | May 4, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Emphasising that ensuring safety within institutions is a shared and collective responsibility, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday inaugurated the nationwide observance of Fire Safety Week, aimed at strengthening preparedness and prevention systems across healthcare facilities.

Stunning defeat: Stalin loses Kolathur to TVK’s VS Babu

IANS | May 4, 2026 4:18 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a major political upset, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost the Kolathur Assembly constituency, marking a significant setback for the DMK and signalling a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape.