The Hindu Businessline

To commemorate 50 years of former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappas political journey, a special event titled Abhimanotsava will be held in Chitradurga on May 9.

Several parties have also urged the Governor to call Vijay to form the government and conduct a floor test in the Legislative Assembly to prove its majority

In his address at the second edition of Joint Commanders Conference in Jaipur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the need to strengthen capabilities in AI, autonomous systems, and data analytics

The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government will be held at Brigade Parade Ground on May 9

Sources said Kharge called Raja on Thursday to emphasise that the CPI should take an early decision so that the BJP does not get a chance to try and grab power through the backdoor.

TNCC demands that the Governor immediately invite the single largest party to form the government

Abdullah said there was no justification for Presidents rule in Tamil Nadu in view of numerous Supreme Court judgements emphasising on inviting the single largest party to form the government and then prove its majority on the floor of the house

Aiyar argued that abandoning the long-standing alliance with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam violated the Congress partys moral principles and could indirectly help the BJP gain ground in the state

With no party securing a clear majority, AIADMKs 47 seats have become crucial in the evolving political scenario.

TARA, the modular range extension kit, is Indias first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons, says MoD

Bihar is Indias leading litchi-producing state

The state showcased its manufacturing-led growth strategy, MSME strength, skilled workforce, and infrastructure advantages during the Vadodara roadshow attended by more than 200 industry stakeholders.

The state recorded a Gini coefficient of 0.46, a measure commonly used for income inequality, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 indicates extreme inequality

The DRDO-developed system was successfully tested off the Odisha coast with IAF support

The move has sparked widespread political speculation in Tamil Nadu, with discussions around possible shifts in alliances involving AIADMK, DMK, and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam

The move marks the formal end of the outgoing legislative assembly after the recently concluded electoral process

The DMKs long-time ally, the Congress, with five newly elected MLAs, had already forged post-poll alliance with the TVK

The data suggests that there was a 14.8 per cent decline in these serious crimes where police can arrest the accused without a warrant and initiate investigations without a magistrate's permission

The Governor met TVK President Vijay on Thursday morning for more than 40 minutes, the second such meeting between the two leaders in the last 2 days.

Congress gains Muslim voter support as BJP consolidates Hindu base, analysts say

With 67 lakh SHG members, the state is focusing on women empowerment through initiatives like solar projects, school management, and uniform stitching contracts.

Talks to bolster the scheme follow a series of challenges faced by exporters

The mother of Chandranath Rath demanded life imprisonment for her sons killers after he was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Madhyamgram

TVK likely to elect its legislature party leader during meet, source says

BJP leaders described the attack as targeted and premeditated, alleging TMC involvement and claiming the assailants specifically targeted Rath

An eyewitness claimed the shooting in Madhyamgram appeared pre-planned, with assailants firing at point-blank range before fleeing

According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, climbing 1.1% on a year-on-year basis in April

Speaking at the Nashik Investment Summit 2026, he said the citys spiritual significance will now be matched by industrial expansion, job creation, and infrastructure development.

Oath-taking ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and senior leaders

This facility will help Indias domestic defence sustainment effort, improving turnaround times, with capacity to support MICA missiles throughout the duration of their time in service

Reddy, who was on a visit to New Delhi, met the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar and requestedfor speedy approval to the second phase of the project

Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board chaired by Chief Minister C Chandrababu Naidu approved the proposal on Wednesday

Hearing deferred as Centre cites pending curative petition

According to senior official in Ministry of Education, letters will be sent today or tomorrow seeking early adoption of the PM SHRI scheme, under which selected schools are to be developed as model institutions aligned with NEP 2020.

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed the INDIA alliance had effectively come to an end after the declaration of assembly election results on May 4

TVK, which stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark

Support will be conditional upon the TVK keeping out from this alliance any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India

The scheme offers defined pension benefits based on years of service, including a minimum pension of 7,500 and family pension provisions

Victory margins often wider than minority votes; strong local anti-incumbency hurts TMC despite community consolidation

To attain a simple majority, a political party must win at least 118 out of the total 234 constituencies. TVK has secured victory in 108 constituencies

The Governor requested him to continue in office until alternate arrangements are made

The government has also constituted separate district-level and municipal vaccination task forces to improve implementation and address challenges at the grassroots level

The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall and lightning, with wind speeds reaching up to 60 kmph, are very likely to occur at a few places in Delhi

The new zone will include Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions, fulfilling a long-pending demand following Andhra Pradeshs bifurcation

The Cabinet also decided to refer alleged irregularities in thermal power projects to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The transformation the three eastern States is crucial for Viksit Bharat, says Modi

The losses suffered by high profile candidates in Kerala shows how voters evaluate performance rather than party or positions

Rides anti-incumbency wave to bags 102 of 140 seats, LDF distant second with 35 seats

The bypolls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H. Y. Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South)