TVK Government Faces Heat Over Six-Hour Tender Window In Kancheepuram   Kancheepuram Tender Row Raises Questions The newly elected Vijay-led TVK government in Tamil Nadu has faced one of its first political controversies after cancelling a Kancheepuram water tank tender within hours of issuing it. The Rural Development Department tender was for building a 30,000-litre overhead water tank in Kancheepuram district. The project was

Mamata Banerjee Attacks BJP Over Hawker Eviction And Abhishek Notice Row   Mamata Banerjee Questions BJP Over Eviction Row Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has sharpened her attack on the BJP, accusing the new West Bengal government of targeting minority communities and roadside hawkers. Speaking at a meeting of TMC MLAs, Mamata claimed that hawker stalls were being bulldozed and said such actions were against constitutio

Senate Iran War Vote Puts Trump’s Military Authority Under Pressure The US Senate has moved forward with an Iran war powers resolution that seeks to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without approval from Congress. The procedural vote passed 50-47, with four Republican senators joining most Democrats in support of the measure. Three Republican senators were absent. Senate Vote Challenges Tr

PM Modi's Melody Gift To Meloni Becomes A Sweet Viral Moment In Rome PM Modi Melody Gift Goes Viral Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome turned into a cheerful viral moment after he gifted her a pack of Melody toffees. The sweet gesture appeared to be a playful reference to the popular “#Melodi” trend, which has often followed the friendly public interactions between the two leaders.

Kagoshima Earthquake Today: 5.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Southern Japan 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kagoshima Region A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kagoshima region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, making “Kagoshima earthquake today” a major search topic as officials confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was reported near Okinawa Main Island

Encroachment Crackdown Widens In Bengal The West Bengal anti-encroachment drive 2026 has moved into major public spaces, with authorities targeting illegal structures, roadside stalls, and unauthorised constructions in Kolkata, Howrah, and Sealdah. The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government has said that public land, railway areas, and crowded civic zones must be cleared to improve safety and movement.

Vijay Meeting Video Sparks Debate Over Social Media Use In Governance   Viral Clip Raises Questions A video circulating on X has sparked debate after showing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay meeting with disability rights representatives at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai. The clip gained attention online as users discussed whether official meetings should be recorded and shared in a reel-style format. The video of

Transporters and truck drivers in Delhi‑NCR are planning a three‑day strike starting May 21, raising concerns about potential delays in moving goods and essential supplies. The strike call comes from the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), which represents many trucker unions across the region. The drivers say they are protesting a recent increase in the Environment Compensation Cess (EC Cess) imposed on all goods vehicles entering Delhi. This charge was raised significantly after

Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi   Putin India Visit 2026 Confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2026 has gained attention after the Kremlin confirmed his attendance at the BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The high-level visit is expected to become a major diplomatic event as India prepares to host global leaders for talks on security, economic cooperation, and a stron

Vijay’s Mullivaikkal Day Tribute Puts Sri Lankan Tamil Rights Back In Focus   Vijay Pays Tribute On Mullivaikkal Day TVK chief C Joseph Vijay paid tribute to LTTE founder Velupillai Prabhakaran on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day 2026, bringing the Sri Lankan Tamil rights issue back into political focus in Tamil Nadu. Observed on May 18 by Sri Lankan Tamils across the world and by sections of Tamils in India, the day remembers the

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1

Universal Star Kamal Haasan’s simple travel choice has become a strong talking point, as fans and industry observers praise his commitment, humility, and responsibility toward cinema. Kamal Haasan Wins Praise For His Simplicity Universal Star Kamal Haasan has once again become a source of inspiration with a thoughtful decision that is receiving wide appreciation on social media. At a time when the film industry is facing several challe

Rajinikanth Responds To Tamil Nadu Political Buzz After Vijay’s Win Rajinikanth Reacts To Vijay’s CM Victory Veteran actor Rajinikanth addressed the media at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai and clarified his political stand after criticism over his reaction to Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Andhra Population Incentive Scheme Offers Rs 30,000 For Third Child Andhra CM Announces Population Incentive Scheme Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new population incentive scheme to encourage larger families in the state. The move comes amid concerns over declining birth rates and changing demographic trends in Andhra Pradesh. Under the Andhra third child incentive plan, familie

Punjab Four Children Proposal Sparks Debate Over Sikh Population Decline Punjab BJP leader Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju has urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to consider cash incentives for Sikh families with more children, citing concerns over Sikh population decline in Punjab and the need to protect the community’s cultural and demographic strength.   Punjab BJP Leader Raises Four Children Proposal Punjab BJP state genera