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The meeting at Ms. Banerjee’s residence in Kolkata, Mr. Yadav is understood to have discussed the post-poll political situation in West Bengal and reiterated support for Opposition unity against the BJP

Directions were issued to take steps to provide pattas to eligible beneficiaries over lands that were acquired for housing schemes in the past but remained unutilised

The annual conclave of the Telugu Desam Party will be held at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone in Kodavaluru mandal of SPSR Nellore district.

The initiative follows lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed gaps in co-ordination, real-time surveillance and rapid response systems

Experts advise parents to consider a child's maturity, not just age, before giving them a first phone. Starting with basic devices and gradually introducing smartphones with monitoring tools is recommended. Open communication about online safety and responsible usage is crucial. Parents should also model healthy screen time habits. This approach helps children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

The incident took place on May 5, 2026, near Bhainsau village in the Arthuna police station area, when the boat, carrying around 10-11 people, overturned nearly 200 metres from the riverbank

A part of the proposed NHAI project, which involves the construction of a four-to-six lane expressway and costs ₹9,250 crore, will also pass through a tiger landscape

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to change their social media display pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor'. This initiative honors the Indian armed forces' valor and decisive response during the operation along the western border. The campaign aims to express respect for the forces' success and national resolve.

Buddhadeb Bera, who was driving Chandranath Rath's car, sustained bullet injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries, a senior official of the hospital said

The woman, who was under treatment for stroke, tested her blood samples as part of a routine check-up, and tested positive for the disease

Altogether, 32 Ministers drawn from all constituents of the five-party NDA in the State were administered the oath of office by Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain

Three leaders in contention – Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan – are involved in hectic parleys to secure support of MLAs

In a Facebook post, Siddique said while he was delighted by the victory of Congress-led UDF, he was concerned about the internal tussle within the party over Chief Minister’s post

China has handed down death sentences with a two-year reprieve to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu for corruption. This significant development is part of President Xi Jinping's extensive anti-graft campaign targeting the military and political elite. Both officials were found guilty of graft-related offenses, with Li Shangfu also accused of seeking improper benefits in personnel appointments.

On Thursday, M.K. Stalin invited CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam, CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian, and VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to his house on Cenotaph Road for discussions and broached the idea of a DMK-backed AIADMK government

Charge sheet filed in connection with the financial fraud case involving HDFC Bank in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir highlights the bank employees’ misconducts