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Judging constitutional bodies will replace rule of law with rule of men: Harish Salve (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:43 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Solicitor General of India and senior advocate Harish Salve on Tuesday disapproved of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to formally resign after the Assembly election defeat, warning that attacks on the ECI or constitutional bodies amount to judging constitutional institutions by personal standards that may lead to replacing the rule of law with the rule of men.

Dissent, fear led to rejection of Mamata and colleagues in a sweeping anti-incumbency mandate

IANS | May 5, 2026 10:53 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In an overwhelming mandate in West Bengal, electors have categorically expressed their distrust and disappointment with the Trinamool Congress government by voting out its leader, Mamata Banerjee, along with most of her cabinet members from their respective offices, after 15 uninterrupted years in power.

Constitution has enough muscle to deal with Mamata’s refusal to resign: Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 5, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Solicitor General of India and senior advocate Harish Salve on Tuesday said that outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to formally resign after the Assembly election defeat may not precipitate a constitutional crisis as the statute has enough muscle to deal with such a situation.

Gujarat: PM Modi to offer prayers at Somnath Temple, inaugurate Sardar Dham complex in Vadodara on May 11

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:57 PM

Vadodara/Gir Somnath, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on May 11 to attend a series of religious, administrative and community events across Gir Somnath and Vadodara, with preparations underway at multiple levels to facilitate the visit.

Indian Army raises 'drone warriors' in a year; every formation now has Ashni Platoon

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India’s push towards next-generation warfare has gathered remarkable pace, with the Indian Army transforming its soldiers into 'drone warriors' within a year of Operation Sindoor, significantly boosting its combat capabilities and technological edge on the battlefield.

NSA Doval, Vietnam President To Lam discuss strengthening strategic partnership

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Vietnam's President To Lam on Tuesday, holding discussions on strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.

Cabinet clears proposal to increase Supreme Court judges' strength

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Parliament to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the apex court.

Indian Muslims should develop own political leadership: Owaisi

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:36 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Tuesday that Muslims in India should develop their independent political leadership to become citizens with rights, instead of being mere voters for "so-called secular parties".

Boost to ‘Make in India’: Two new semiconductor facilities get cabinet nod

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), marking another step in India’s push to strengthen its domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.

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.

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Judging constitutional bodies will replace rule of law with rule of men: Harish Salve (IANS Interview)

Dissent, fear led to rejection of Mamata and colleagues in a sweeping anti-incumbency mandate

Constitution has enough muscle to deal with Mamata’s refusal to resign: Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

Gujarat: PM Modi to offer prayers at Somnath Temple, inaugurate Sardar Dham complex in Vadodara on May 11

Indian Army raises 'drone warriors' in a year; every formation now has Ashni Platoon

NSA Doval, Vietnam President To Lam discuss strengthening strategic partnership

Cabinet clears proposal to increase Supreme Court judges' strength

Indian Muslims should develop own political leadership: Owaisi

Boost to ‘Make in India’: Two new semiconductor facilities get cabinet nod

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

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