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The additional seat came after BJP candidate Piyush Kanodia defeated sitting two-term Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Tapash Chatterjee by a slender margin of 309 votes after a recount, pushing the party`s final tally from 206 to 207

Gujarats CID Crime has busted an interstate cyber fraud racket involving more than Rs 53 crore and 132 complaints nationwide, arresting 10 accused from Anand and Ahmedabad. Investigators say some mule accounts used in the scam were also linked to accused in the Baba Siddique murder case

According to the police officials, the accused allegedly gagged the child by stuffing a cloth into her mouth, which led to suffocation, the autopsy findings indicate death due to lack of oxygen

N Rangasamy is set to become Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time as the AINRC-led NDA secured a clear majority, while Congress won only one seat in the Assembly elections

Vietnamese President To Lam visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, marking a significant moment in his first visit to India after becoming president. His trip is expected to deepen India-Vietnam ties, with meetings scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu

At a meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, the cabinet cleared the upgradation of five primary ashram schools to secondary level and 19 secondary ashram schools to higher secondary (junior college) level. These institutions are run by voluntary organisations under the tribal development department

Stalins resignation came in the wake of a significant electoral setback for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the recently concluded assembly elections. Sources said the resignation letter was submitted to the Governor shortly after the results made it clear that the alliance had fallen well short of the majority mark

The strike, called by the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association, will also see suspension of online food delivery services. Protest marches and dharnas will be held across the state, including a key demonstration in front of the Indian Oil Corporation office in Ernakulam

BJP leader Nitin Nabin said West Bengals culture and traditions will move forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership after the partys sweeping victory in the state. He said the mandate reflected peoples aspirations for development, peace and prosperity

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met President Droupadi Murmu to discuss the defection of six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who recently joined the BJP, calling it a matter concerning the states interests

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami termed the BJPs Bengal win a reflection of peoples aspirations for development, crediting Narendra Modi and the double-engine governance model for the shift

Police have registered a case against the accused, identified as Mahesh Vishnu Somase, in connection with the incident that occurred in Lahamewadi village in Majalgaon tehsil on May 2, an official said

After the meeting, Mann said he had submitted a formal representation, backed by signatures of all AAP MLAs in Punjab, demanding that the six MPs be disqualified.

The BJP-led government in West Bengal will take oath on May 9 (Saturday) on the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Party chief Samik Bhattacharya called it a historic day for the state and appealed for responsible celebrations after the massive 2026 election victory

After the meeting, Chadha told reporters that the delegation had presented multiple instances of alleged intimidation and coercion faced by former AAP MPs following their decision to switch parties

Despite the harsh weather, the enthusiasm among devotees remains high, with a large number of pilgrims continuing their trek on foot to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar

India reiterated its stance in favour of diplomacy, stating that it continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability across West Asia

Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on digital surveillance and cyber fraud

Acting on a tip-off about drug trafficking activities, police conducted a raid at a flat in a building in the Pandit Pada area of Saphala on Sunday, District Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said

While acknowledging a major win in Kerala, Tharoor admitted that the party needs to reassess its strategy after setbacks elsewhere

According to Iranian state media reports, the vessels hit during the operation were not linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as claimed by Washington

The victim, identified as Rinku Bheel, a Class 3 student from Alkodia village under the Talera police jurisdiction, had stepped out of her home early in the morning when the attack occurred

The newly confirmed case involved a Dutch female passenger who died on April 27, according to the cruise operator. This marks the second confirmed hantavirus infection on board the vessel

The UAE Ministry of Defense said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The ministry reported that the attack resulted in three moderate injuries

Last Saturdays Page 1 coverage in this newspaper about a sign calling for the ban on photography and modelling in Bandras Ranwar Village, highlights our lack of respect for privacy

Citing a federal source, Fox News reported that Secret Service Uniformed Division officers engaged the suspect after the individual pulled a gun

Addressing party workers during victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday, the Prime Minister highlighted the broader global context during the voting period

The blast occurred at a plant operated by a local fireworks company in Liuyang, a region widely known as the global hub of fireworks production

Stopping for pictures and selfies puts other commuters at risk on this high-speed stretch

Amid growing indications of public unease over the conflict, Trump criticised polling data that suggested low approval for the military action

Ahead of the meeting, Mann stated that the issue strikes at the core of democratic values, describing the alleged defections as a betrayal of the peoples mandate

The model identifies faint tissue changes linked to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

According to the statement, the decision was taken by President Vladimir Putin, declaring that a ceasefire is declared on 8-9 May 2026 in honour of the celebration of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. Moscow added, We expect the Ukrainian side to follow this example

Disability has not deterred the visually and hearing impaired students from the path of success as all 25 students from the two special schools here in Odishas Ganjam district cleared the annual Std X state board examination this year, officials said on Monday

Speaking at the White House Small Business Summit, Trump made a light-hearted comment suggesting he could continue as president beyond the usual tenure

The body of farmer Govind Gurjar was found on April 27 near a railroad at Peepal Wali Puliya, Vidisha City Superintendent of Police Atul Singh said

We also agreed to move forward on a Drone Deal and reviewed details for security cooperation

Baghaei noted that the US message was received through Pakistan. The spokesperson highlighted the difficulties in the negotiation process, suggesting that the American approach of making excessive and unreasonable demands ensures the proposal is not easy to review

The number of coins grew exponentially initially to 70, then to 500, and eventually to over 1000

Trump emphasised that the primary objective of the military action was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which he described as an unacceptable global risk

With its victory in West Bengal, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will now have a total of twenty-two Chief Ministers across the country

The toddlers body was found stuffed inside a bag in a room next to where the accused was staying. Following the discovery, the police launched an intensive manhunt. By reviewing CCTV footage from the area and utilising technical surveillance, investigators tracked the suspect`s movements

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted the resignation and requested Vijayan to continue as caretaker chief minister until alternative arrangements are made, according to a Raj Bhavan statement

BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari also won the Nandigram constituency, securing 1,27,301 votes at the end of the final round of counting. The seat has been politically significant in West Bengals electoral landscape

Debnath, a political newcomer, defeated the Trinamool Congress Tirthankar Ghosh by 28,836 votes, securing 87,977 votes in the Panihati Assembly segment. The TMC candidate is the son of incumbent MLA Nirmal Ghosh, who had been accused of attempting to hastily cremate the body of the young RG Kar medic

The case was registered following a complaint by farmer Raosaheb Nanasaheb Gondkar (55), a resident of Pimpalwadi in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district

In a post on X, PM Modi described the results as a reflection of peoples faith in development and good governance. He acknowledged their hard work on the ground, saying they had overcome challenges and consistently promoted the partys development agenda

The civic body stated that the patient was brought to the casualty department of Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, also known as Sion Hospital, in the early hours of May 2 after being attacked with a coconut-cutting sickle

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, while speaking to reporters on Monday, questioned the role of central agencies and security forces during the election process

The approval came at PMRDA`s 14th meeting chaired by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. A key decision taken at the meeting was to delegate powers related to land disposal directly to the metropolitan commissioner to ensure faster delivery of citizen services