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  Six killed, 14 injured after temple wall collapses in Maharashtra's Sangli

  Maharashtra | May 12, 2026 22:41 IST

  According to the Sangli Police, there were around 350 devotees present on the temple premises. In the evening, the area was hit by sudden strong winds and heavy rainfall, following which devotees gathered near a wall and took shelter under tin sheets when it collapsed.

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  Split soon in AIADMK? Rebels MLAs assure TVK of support ahead of floor test after meeting CM Vijay

  May 12, 2026 18:13 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met AIADMK rebels Shanmugam and Velumani who backed TVK government ahead of floor test.

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  TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK expels lone MLA S Kamaraj over support to Vijay's TVK

  May 12, 2026 15:49 IST

  The action comes after days of drama over AMMK lone MLA S Kamaraj's support to the TVK's Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The TVK initially claimed it had signed support from Kamaraj, but party chief TTV Dhinakaran denies it, accusing Vijay's party of horse-trading.

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  Sujit Bose, former West Bengal Minister, arrested by ED in municipality recruitment scam

  May 11, 2026 23:43 IST

  According to ED officials, Bose was questioned for nearly 10 hours at the agency’s office in Salt Lake’s CGO Complex before being taken into custody. He had appeared before investigators earlier this month as part of the ongoing probe.

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  Dilip Ghosh gets rural development, Nisith Pramanik gets sports as Bengal CM allocates portfolios

  May 11, 2026 23:50 IST

  Agnimitra Pal has been given charge of the Women and Child Welfare ministry along with Municipal Corporations, while Nisith Pramanik will oversee the North Bengal Development as well as Youth Welfare and Sports departments.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders strict measures for women's safety, forms 'Singa Pen Sirappu Force'

  May 11, 2026 11:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has launched the 'Singa Pen Sirappu Anti-Drug Force' to enhance women's safety and crack down on drugs across the state. The specialised unit, comprising mainly women police personnel, has been tasked to ensure swift action and statewide awareness.

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  'Use oil wisely, prioritise WFH, don't buy gold for a year': PM's message amid West Asia conflict

  India | May 11, 2026 7:06 IST

  Speaking at a rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, PM Modi has urged people to save oil because of ongoing global uncertainty due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East. He, however, maintained that his government's priority remains safeguarding India's interests.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency, retains Perambur

  May 10, 2026 17:07 IST

  TVK chief Vijay, who was sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu, had contested the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu from two seats - Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur. He had won both of the seats.

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  Himanta Biswa Sarma chosen as NDA leader in Assam, set to take oath as CM on May 12

  Assam | May 10, 2026 23:50 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma has been chosen as NDA leader in Assam and is all set to take oath as CM on May 12. This comes after the BJP-led the NDA delivered a massive electoral performance in the Assam Assembly elections by winning 102 of the 126 seats,

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  PM Modi congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM, pledges centre-state cooperation

  May 10, 2026 11:30 IST

  PM Modi has congratulated Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM. In his message, he wished Vijay a successful tenure and said the Central Government will work together with the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people.

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  'Awful experience, reckless driving': Supriya Sule's car meets with accident on Mumbai-Pune E-way

  Maharashtra | May 09, 2026 23:01 IST

  Supriya Sule, a Lok Sabha MP from Baramati constituency, said everyone was safe, thanks to seatbelts. Further, the NCP(SP) leader shared the number of the vehicle that rammed into her car from the side.

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  Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani named next Chief of Defence Staff

  India | May 09, 2026 7:33 IST

  Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani also held the position of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command between March 2023 and June 2024.

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  TVK moves Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor to invite it to form govt in Tamil Nadu

  May 08, 2026 19:33 IST

  TVK founder Vijay has met Governor Arlekar twice, requesting to be invited to form the government. However, no invitation has been extended so far to the new party.

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  US-Iran mutually agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ease naval blockade: Report

  World | May 07, 2026 13:38 IST

  The agreement was reportedly reached on Thursday after tensions between the two nations disrupted global energy supplies following Iran’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz at the onset of the US Iran conflict.

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  Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant shot dead in Bengal's Madhyamgram

  May 07, 2026 0:01 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's PA Chandranath Rath sustained multiple bullet injuries in the firing and was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead.

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  AIADMK to extend outside support to Vijay's TVK for Tamil Nadu government formation: Sources

  May 06, 2026 12:45 IST

  This came after reports of a growing internal divide within AIADMK, with a significant number of its 47 MLAs urging the party leadership to back TVK.

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  Vijay to align with AIADMK or Congress, others to form Tamil Nadu govt? A look at TVK's numbers game

  May 06, 2026 13:00 IST

  Vijay's Tamiligi Vettri Kazhgam has emerged as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu elections, winning 108 seats while AIADMK won 47 seats.

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  Vijay elected as TVK legislature party leader in Tamil Nadu, party says 'won't beg for alliances'

  May 05, 2026 15:04 IST

  Vijay has been unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), said sources. During the meeting, the issue of forming a government was also discussed in detail.

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  Amit Shah appointed BJP's observer for West Bengal, JP Nadda for Assam after assembly elections win

  India | May 05, 2026 23:52 IST

  Both Amit Shah and JP Nadda have been appointed central observers for West Bengal and Assam, respectively, to oversee the election of the BJP's legislative party leaders after decisive victories in assembly elections held in the two states.

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  'Unacceptable': PM Modi condemns drone attack on UAE's Fujairah oil hub

  India | May 05, 2026 12:21 IST

  PM Modi underlined that India supports peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, and reiterated that civilian lives and critical infrastructure must never be targeted under any circumstances.