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Fadnavis made the remarks after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as West Bengals first BJP chief minister at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds, marking the saffron partys first government in the state since Independence

A couple from Shirur Kasar taluka was killed after a tempo allegedly lost control and rammed into their motorcycle on a national highway in Maharashtras Beed district while they were returning from a family wedding

NCP (SP) Spokesperson Vikas Lawande was allegedly attacked with ink by a group led by kirtankar Sangram Bhandare in Pune district after his remarks against several Hindu spiritual leaders sparked outrage among members linked to the Warkari movement

The new rule, proposed by the US Department of Labour on March 27, seeks to increase the minimum wages for four categories from the entry-level to the most-experienced, contending that the existing wage levels were fixed 20 years ago and fail to adequately protect US workers

Khan, a key accused in the TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, was arrested from Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday by Nashik Police. Following her arrest, AIMIM Corporator Matin Patel was booked for allegedly sheltering her while she was on the run

A source said security has been increased at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and nearby government establishments, with additional deployment of armed personnel, barricading and intensified vehicle checks

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said students from rural areas are now discussing Artificial Intelligence as Rayat Shikshan Sanstha expands global partnerships with institutions like Oxford and Boston University

Strong winds caused iron sheets from an under-construction Pune Metro site near Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in Nigdi to collapse onto the busy Mumbai-Pune highway in PCMC on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters. No injuries were reported

After VCK and IUML extended support to TVK, actor-politician Vijay called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) and submitted letters of unconditional support from the supporting parties. He was accompanied by TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai, CPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam and other leaders

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building on Copernicus Marg in Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control quickly with no casualties reported

VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan gave an official confirmation letter to Aadhav Arjuna, TVK General Secretary- Election Campaign Management, and extended the partys support to the Vijay-headed party to form a government in the state

The incident occurred on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still trying to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. According to the source, the crew members were rescued by a passing vessel after the dhow caught fire and overturned

The Union minister further expressed confidence that the change in political leadership would help accelerate development and infrastructure growth in West Bengal

This marks his first public rally in Telangana following his 2024 re-election and historic BJP victories in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections this month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Somnath Temple on May 11, marking 75 years of the temples restoration. During the visit, he will release a commemorative stamp and coin and later inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex in Vadodara

The company clarified that the move is not being implemented as a conventional cost-cutting exercise or a performance-based layoff programme, but rather as part of a broader operational transformation focused on AI-driven workflows

Officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 34.9 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The accused were arrested under provisions of the NDPS Act after Customs officers recovered over 34 kg of the contraband during baggage checks

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic political shift in the state. Senior BJP leaders including Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul and Nisith Pramanik were also sworn in as ministers

Trump said he would love to see the Russia-Ukraine conflict come to an end and suggested that diplomatic efforts were moving in a positive direction

T. T. V. Dhinakaran has urged R. N. Ravi to invite the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran also alleged horse-trading by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a charge strongly denied by the Vijay-led party

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expected to formally announce support to actor-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, boosting the partys efforts to form the government in Tamil Nadu after its strong debut election performance

Vice Admiral Swaminathan is currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command

The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) device bypasses the eye entirely, directly stimulating the brains visual cortex to generate patterns of artificial sight.

Kim visited a munitions factory on Wednesday to inspect the production of 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers to be deployed in the southern border area within this year

The vessel is expected to arrive Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, and passengers will be taken to a completely isolated, cordoned-off area, said the head of Spain`s emergency services, Virginia Barcones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin`s foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement

Trump further claimed that the decision also followed what he described as significant military gains during the campaign against Iran and progress toward a potential agreement with Iranian representatives

Khamenei has not appeared publicly since he was reportedly injured during the attack that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with top Iranian military leaders at the start of the conflict

Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to social media platforms X and Meta Platforms as well as the Centre on the lawsuit, and indicated she would pass an interim order the MPs favour.

The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, developed to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons, is India`s first indigenous glide weapon system.

This funding, announced on May 7, elevates Skyroots valuation to USD 1.1 billion, a significant increase from its valuation of around USD 519 million in 2023

The CPI and CPI (M), each having two seats, extended their support to the actor-politician-led party after day-long deliberations

NASA estimates the rock measured 1.5 feet wide at its base, 6 inches thick, and weighed 13 kg. NASAs team tried vibrating the drill to shake the rock loose

Its not clear how close they two sides are to a deal on Irans nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz

Their findings suggest that when abdominal muscles tighten, they squeeze blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain

The proposed hike in parking charges has become a talking point for Mumbaikars, as many feel the current system is centred on collecting funds, not transparency, accountability, and proper management

Reports said the mayor took to X(Twitter) to say she visited the fish market in Vakola, spoke to Kolis and assured them that there are no restrictions on fish cutting in any fish market across Mumbai

All families in the village reportedly took part in the self-enumeration campaign and submitted the required information accurately for the upcoming Census

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused in a religious conversion and sexual harassment case at the companys Nashik unit, was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police alleged that an AIMIM corporator sheltered her during her hideout. She has been remanded to police custody till May 11

Latur Police destroyed narcotics worth Rs 1.18 crore, including ganja, opium and MD drugs seized in NDPS cases. In a separate operation

Over the past four years, crimes against children have surged by more than 46 per cent from 1,28,531 cases in 2020 to 1,87,702 cases in 2024. In contrast, overall crimes in India dropped by nearly 10.8 per cent during the same period

According to police officials, preliminary investigations suggest that the rear axle of the bus may have broken, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle overturned

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Suvendu Adhikari will become West Bengals first BJP Chief Minister after the partys landslide Assembly election victory

After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an unconditional letter of support for government formation addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The CPI and CPI (Marxist) have two legislators each in the 234-member assembly

The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, was carrying around 150 passengers and crew from nearly 28 nationalities when the outbreak unfolded. While most passengers are tourists, the presence of two Indian crew members has drawn attention back home as global tracking efforts continue

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that global sea surface temperatures are approaching record highs as El Nino conditions begin to emerge. Scientists say the weather phenomenon, combined with long-term climate change, could push global temperatures to new extremes in the coming years

Khan was arrested late on Thursday night after being on the run for over 40 days. Several news reports, quoting police sources, said that the 26-year-old former employee at the TCS Nashik BPO unit was hiding in a flat in the Kausar Park area of Naregaon for about five days

Samik Bhattacharya on Friday claimed that preparations for forming a new government in West Bengal were complete, calling the occasion a festival for the state. He said senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would attend the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Saturday

While processions, posters and patriotic speeches tried hard to sell the image of success, after Operation Sindoor, the ruins of damaged terror camps and growing unease within militant circles quietly told a less festive story in Pakistan

The Supreme Court bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the counsel to approach the Allahabad High Court for bail pleas in the Noida protest case