Less than 24 hours after TMCs crushing defeat in the 2026 West Bengal elections, security barriers around Mamata Banerjees Kalighat residence were removed. The iron barricades and heavy police presence that restricted public access for years have been withdrawn, bringing immediate relief to local residents.
EC counters over 68 lakh cyberattacks on poll day, ensures secure counting
Samajwadi Party cuts tie-up with I-PAC: Akhilesh Yadav cites fund crunch ahead of 2027 UP polls
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced the party has ended its association with political consultancy I-PAC, citing financial constraints rather than electoral performance. Yadav clarified that the decision was due to limited resources, not recent election outcomes, and that the party had engaged I-PAC for early preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
US and Iran are reportedly nearing a one-page memo to de-escalate conflict, focusing on nuclear talks and sanctions. In Tamil Nadu, TVK's Vijay claims government formation after electoral win, with Congress offering conditional support. Meanwhile, a tragic suicide of a rape victim in UP and twin blasts in Punjab, claimed by a Khalistan group, are under investigation.
Attempt to usurp 30 acre land of Hyderabad Public School: Kavitha
Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) founder Kalvakuntla Kavitha has claimed that some senior government leaders who were on the management committee of Hyderabad Public School (HPS) are trying to usurp 30 acres of land belonging to the institution. She was speaking at a roundtable meeting held at the Somajiguda Press Club on Wednesday, May 6, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SP has ended contract with I-PAC due to fund constraints: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced the party has ended its association with political consultancy firm I-PAC. Yadav stated the decision was due to a lack of funds, not recent election results. The party had engaged I-PAC for a brief period ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections but could not sustain the arrangement.
Centre hopeful of PM SHRI rollout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; letters to be sent soon
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.
KTR urges Rs 10 lakh compensation for farmer who died under Congress rule
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao, on Wednesday, May 6, alleged that over 1,000 farmers have died in the past two years under the Congress regime in Telangana and demanded compensation of Rs 10 lakhs for each of their families. Speaking at the Farmers Struggle Conference in Warangal, KTR demanded that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Video: CPM claims BJP 'goons attacked, broke Lenin statue' in Bengal's Murshidabad
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influential communist leaders, having overwhelming influence in West Bengal politics under the CPM regime, which was uprooted by the TMC's Mamata Banerjee after three decades in 2011. The party said it registered a police complaint, leading to arrest of five and vowed to rebuild the statue on May 8.
Hantavirus strain that killed 3 on cruise ship capable of human transmission: 10 things to know
Days after DRDO chief said India developing ICBM, BJP says Agni-6 is ready to make history
Man Arrested For Impersonating Rahul Gandhis Aide And Tricking Congress Leaders
The accused allegedly used alias of ex-Rahul aide Kanishk Singh to extort lakhs from Congress leaders.
We want 16 cabinet berths: JD(U)'s Bihar unit chief
The JD(U) in Bihar is anticipating 16 ministerial positions in the upcoming cabinet expansion. This significant reshuffle is scheduled for Thursday. The current cabinet features only two JD(U) leaders as deputy chief ministers. The expansion is expected to see broader representation from the NDA alliance partners. Nishant, son of Nitish Kumar, has chosen to focus on party organization for now.
Last rites of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
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
Punjab CM Mann calls twin blasts 'minor', blames BJP for creating atmosphere of fear
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of orchestrating minor blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar to create fear and influence upcoming assembly elections. He stated the BJP, a communal party, aims to intimidate voters and incite violence, a tactic he urged them to cease. Mann asserted that Punjab's anti-sacrilege law counters the BJP's agenda to provoke inter-community conflict.
Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal CM? Mamata rout puts 'giantkiller' in focus
Suvendu Adhikari's name is gaining traction for the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal. The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant electoral victory, surpassing the Trinamool Congress. Adhikari, a key BJP leader, has demonstrated his electoral prowess by defeating Mamata Banerjee. The BJP's strong performance has reshaped the state's political landscape, raising questions about Adhikari's future role.
CEC orders arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday, May 6. The Election Commissions directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu Governor confirms Vijay to meet today evening, says TVK claims majority
TVK, which stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark
Congress issues full support to TVK, breaks with DMK
Support will be conditional upon the TVK keeping out from this alliance any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India
Maharashtra makes revised pension scheme optional for government employees
The scheme offers defined pension benefits based on years of service, including a minimum pension of 7,500 and family pension provisions
Every 6th BJP MP in LS won through vote chori: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, May 6, alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through vote chori and asked if they should be labelled ghuspethiya in that partys own parlance. Gandhi also claimed that the BJP would not be able to win even 140 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK is poised to form the government in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single-largest party but needing allies. The Congress has reportedly pledged support for a secular government, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the DMK. Meanwhile, a faction within the AIADMK is reportedly considering backing Vijay.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: DMK calls Congress' move to support TVK a 'backstab'
The DMK has strongly criticized the Congress party's decision to support actor Vijay's TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai called the move a 'backstab' against the people and the mandate. He questioned the alliance's numbers and suggested the Congress is seeking cabinet berths. The AIADMK has also decided to support TVK.
Cracks have emerged within the INDIA bloc following the Tamil Nadu election results, with the DMK accusing its ally, the Congress, of ackstabbing for supporting actor-politician Vijay's TVK party. The DMK criticized the Congress' decision as foolhardy and driven by ego, questioning its trustworthiness and potential impact on other alliance partners.
'Sometimes seats are stolen through vote theft, sometimes entire govt': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through 'vote theft'. He stated that many BJP MPs and MLAs are 'infiltrators'. Gandhi also claimed the government is remotely controlled and fears the truth. These accusations follow BJP's victories in West Bengal and Assam assembly elections and Congress's defeat in Haryana.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through vote theft, claiming every sixth MP from the party secured victory unfairly. He alleged that institutions are manipulated to tamper with the electoral process, suggesting the BJP fears fair elections.
Revanth heads to Delhi for Hyderabad Metro talks, CBI meeting on Kaleshwaram
Hyderabad:Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy flew to New Delhi on Wednesday, May 6, for a packed schedule that includes pushing the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion with the Centre, meeting the CBI director over the Kaleshwaram irrigation scam and holding talks with senior Congress leadership on pending party appointments back home. TheTimes of India, quoting Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Donald Trump hails PM Modi for historic, decisive win
I-PAC deal with SP for UP polls hangs in balance
Congress paid for dragging Riniki, Zubeen into politics: Himanta Biswa Sarma
BJP's 'bhadralok' candidates turn TMC bastions saffron
Bengal woman's long journey: From domestic help to assembly
Assembly election results: Wave of change rolls over three states, sweeps away two CMs, 50 ministers
West Bengal verdict: Mamata Banerjee has no option but to pave way for new government, say experts
West Bengal verdict: With Mamatas nemesis Suvendu Adhikari, Amit Shah plotted her downfall
Original Sabarimala PIL shouldve been binned: Supreme Court
Number of Supreme Court judges to rise from 34 to 38
Targeting civilians, infrastructure unacceptable: PM Modi slams drone attacks on UAE
Post-poll violence in Bengal leaves 4 dead, dozens injured
After poll result, ED changes gear, trouble seems headed TMCs way
ED issues lookout notice against Kolkata DCP in laundering case
Delhi court allows ED to seize fugitive arms dealers assets
Cabinet okays plan to put Vande Mataram on a par with Jana Gana Mana
Tamil Nadu verdict: Vijay stakes claim, Congress offers conditional support
Assemby election results: 3-way tussle within Congress for Kerala CM post
NDA tightens grip on big states as opposition presence shrinks in key battlegrounds
HC to appoint counsels as AAP netas boycott excise case hearing
The Delhi High Court will appoint three senior advocates as amici curiae. This comes after Arvind Kejriwal and two other AAP leaders boycotted proceedings. The court will hear CBI arguments once the amicus is appointed. The amicus will be appointed on Friday. This is in the case challenging the discharge of Kejriwal and others in the Delhi excise policy case.
West Bengal polls: Election rigged by EC, wont resign as CM, says Mamata Banerjee
Bhagwat Mann meets President Murmu, seeks action on 6 ex-AAP MPs
Pakistan's politician reveals Islamabad ties with terror groups
Man linked to Bishnoi network shot in Canada
2026 Assembly elections set a new trend: Four big shifts in ECI template
The latest assembly elections ushered in significant shifts in the political landscape, alongside innovative practices from the Election Commission of India (ECI). Notice issuances were notably reduced, and the model code of conduct seemed to take a backseat. The introduction of a new voter roll system sparked contention, leading to several states filing lawsuits against the ECI.
NC will hand over Kargil council reins to Congress, Farooq Abdullah says after feud
'Peda khilaunga': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma taunts Pawan Khera after Assam election victory
Trump congratulates PM Modi over historic, decisive victory in Bengal elections
Casteist assault, Rs 5K fine: ASA calls out UoHs tokenism with hunger strike
Hyderabad:Accusing the University of Hyderabad (UoH) administration of apathy over a caste discrimination incident against a Dalit postgraduate student on campus, the Ambedkar Students Association (ASA) has announced a relay hunger strike that began at 3 pm on Tuesday, May 5, at the Administrative Building. The incident involves the physical assault and casteist abuse of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Beyond the Binary: Why Bengals election results defy the polarisation narrative
Victory margins often wider than minority votes; strong local anti-incumbency hurts TMC despite community consolidation
West Bengal assembly elections 2026: How split in minority votes helped BJP breach TMC bastions
Harish Rao accuses Congress govt of banning urea sale in Telangana
Hyderabad: Siddipet MLA Harish Rao has accused the state government of imposing an unofficial ban on urea sales across Telangana, by issuing oral instructions. Calling it an anti-farmer decision, he said such a restriction has never been seen in the states history till the Congress government came to power. Imposing an unofficial ban without any Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ABVP claims it was SFI activists who resorted to violence in HCU
Hyderabad: In response to the allegations against the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists of attacking the activists belonging to the Students Federation of India (SFI) and Ambedkar Students Association (ASA) on Hyderabad Central Universitys (HCU) campus on Monday evening, May 4; the saffron students claimed that it was the SFI activists who resorted to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'CCTV was never off, nobody was beaten up': Bengal CEO refutes Mamata Banerjee's assault claims
Lifeline: Government clears Rs 5,000-cr emergency credit scheme for airlines
Centre strengthens Supreme Court: Number of judges to be increased from 33 to 37
The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the Supreme Court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a Chief Justice of India and permits Parliament to determine the number of other judges through legislation.
From Nagpur to Stanford: RSS steps into global scrutiny zones
Telangana gears up for PMs visit on May 10, Chief Secy reviews arrangements
Hyderabad:With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Telangana on May 10, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on Tuesday, May 5, chaired a high-level review meeting at the Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat to assess preparedness across all departments. During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to inaugurate several development projects and address Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress.
Evening news wrap: Bengal CM Mamata refuses to resign, Raghav Chadha meets President Murmu & more
Mamata Banerjee, calling herself a 'free bird,' refuses to resign, alleging vote looting by BJP and EC. Raghav Chadha met President Murmu, claiming he's the AAP-led Punjab government's next target for switching parties. The US sank Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid UAE attacks. Kejriwal accused BJP of 'murdering democracy' after poll wins.
Assembly election results 2026: Assam, Bengal verdicts reshape minority political calculus
The recent electoral developments in Assam and West Bengal have sparked a vibrant dialogue about the significance of the Muslim electorate. As the spotlight falls on administrative reforms, including constituency mapping and enhancements to the electoral rolls, critics voice concerns that these actionsalong with dynamic campaign strategiescould have played a role in shaping the election's outcome.
'Haven't lost, won't resign': Mamata claims WB poll results not people's mandate but conspiracy
HC stays FIR on election officials after BJP declared winner in Sringeri assembly seat
In a dramatic legal intervention, the Karnataka High Court has blocked a police complaint against election officials in Sringeri, stemmed from claims of electoral malpractice involving postal ballots in the wake of the May 2023 assembly elections. A court-ordered recount uncovered discrepancies that altered the outcome, leading CM Siddaramaiah to allege criminal wrongdoing by the BJP candidate and others.
'Dirty, nasty & mischievous games': Mamata blames BJP, EC and SIR for Bengal setback; vows action
Change at the Cost of Secularism? Bengal Voters on BJP Wave, Anti-TMC Mood
Voters punished TMC over corruption, but the results also reveal a sharp rise in polarisation, writes Rakhi Bose.
AAP indulging in dangerous vendetta politics: Raghav Chadha after meeting President Murmu
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday, May 5, accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of indulging in vendetta politics and misusing the state machinery to target the MPs who recently quit the party and merged with the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha, along with three other MPs, met President Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Anga to Kalinga' comes true: BJP completes eastern arc with Bengal victory
The BJP has achieved a significant milestone by securing a victory in West Bengal in 2026, completing its symbolic arc across eastern India with control in Bihar, Bengal, and Odisha. This win consolidates a long-standing political project, marking a sharp turnaround for the party after a Lok Sabha setback and expanding its national reach.
Why was the West Bengal verdict set in stone?
What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Fronts stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like cut money, syndicate control, and tolabazi became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity.
Congress sees high share of Muslim winners across states, poll data shows
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. West Bengal saw both Congress winners being Muslim. Tamil Nadu had one Muslim MLA win for Congress.
BJP 'hijacked' democracy, Punjab will stop their 'vijay rath': Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal asserts Punjab will stop the BJP's victory march. He claims democracy is threatened and the BJP manipulates elections. Kejriwal warns that if the BJP comes to power in Punjab, they will damage the state. He predicts the upcoming Punjab election will be Prime Minister Modi's last.
Bhima Koregaon Case: Bombay HC Grants Bail To Surendra Gadling After Eight Years
Despite the bail order, he remains in jail due to a pending case related to the 2016 Surajgarh arson incident.
SIR May Not Have Won Bengal for BJP. That Doesnt Make It Fair.
A voter does not have to change the final government for their disenfranchisement to matter.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tenders resignation; Governor accepts it
The Governor requested him to continue in office until alternate arrangements are made
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing these outcomes included anti-incumbency, consolidation of Hindu votes, and the 'Modi ki guarantee' narrative.
'Will fight tooth and nail for development of Kerala': BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu; demands cancelling membership of 6 RS MPs from state
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann engaged in a critical dialogue with President Droupadi Murmu, making a compelling appeal for the dismissal of six Rajya Sabha MPs who have transitioned from the Aam Aadmi Party to the BJP. Mann asserted that these MPs were chosen through a democratic process by elected members of the AAP.
Raghav Chadha meets President Murmu, alleges harassment of MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP
Raghav Chadha, a member of the Rajya Sabha, has leveled serious allegations against the Punjab government, suggesting they are engaging in politically motivated attacks. He warns that the state apparatus is being weaponized against former Aam Aadmi Party MPs who have switched allegiance to the BJP.
