Bengal Cabinet Clears Rs 3,000 Women's Aid And Free Bus Travel Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet decisions in West Bengal have brought major welfare and policy changes, including women’s financial support, free bus travel, and the phasing out of religion-based schemes. Women To Get Rs 3,000 Under Annapurna Yojana The Bengal second cabinet meeting approved the Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal, under which eligible women will rec

UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,

Revanth Reddy’s Telangana 2034 Roadmap Signals Bigger National Role Revanth Reddy’s 2034 Telangana Roadmap Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has drawn major political attention after publicly outlining his Revanth Reddy 2034 plan, signalling that he aims to remain at the centre of Telangana politics until 2034 before moving towards a larger Delhi ambition. His st

Air India Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Waiting Onboard at Mumbai Airport   Air India Flight Grounded in Mumbai An Air India flight travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai was grounded at Mumbai airport on Monday, May 18, 2026, after landing. The Hyderabad to Mumbai Air India flight was grounded at Mumbai airport, reportedly faced a delay due to a strike by ground and technical staff. Passengers were made to remain seated i

India Responds To Dutch Concerns Over Press Freedom And Minority Rights   India Responds To Dutch Remarks On Press Freedom And Minority Rights India has firmly rejected reported concerns raised in the Netherlands over press freedom and minority rights, stating that such comments show a lack of understanding about the country’s democratic values and diverse social structure. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Bengaluru–Mumbai Express train on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a major boost to rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The new service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai, two of India’s busiest urban and business hubs. According to officials, the train strengthens direct connectivity and addresses a long-pending demand from passengers in both South and North Karnataka.

IUML Procession In Kerala Sparks Row Over Provocative Slogans   Controversy During Celebration A celebratory procession by the Indian Union Muslim League in Kerala’s Idukki district created a major political controversy after workers reportedly raised provocative slogans following the announcement of VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The march, organised by the Congress ally, initially celebrated Satheesan’s

Hyderabad Lufthansa Flight Threat Triggers Alert A Hyderabad Lufthansa flight threat created a major security alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after Lufthansa flight LH754 received a bomb alert before landing. The Frankfurt Hyderabad flight was scheduled to arrive at Shamshabad when the airline reportedly received an email claiming that a bomb had been placed on the aircraft. Following the Lufthansa LH754 bomb alert, airport officials immediat

Petrol And Diesel Prices Rise Across India After Crude Oil Surge Petrol Diesel Price Hike 2026 Updates Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre across India on Friday, May 15, 2026, as rising global crude oil prices added pressure on oil marketing companies. The latest petrol diesel price hike 2026 has become a major India fuel news update, with fuel price increase India trends showing higher petrol, diesel, and CN

Trump Xi Beijing Meeting 2026 Focuses on Global Cooperation The Trump-Xi Beijing meeting 2026 has attracted global attention as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held im

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Hikes DA By 2% For Government Employees   Over 16 Lakh Employees And Pensioners To Benefit Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a 2% Dearness Allowance hike for government employees, teachers, and pensioners, increasing the DA from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026. The Tamil Nadu DA hike 2026 is expected to benefit nearly 16 lakh empl

Congress Picks VD Satheesan As Kerala CM Despite MLA Support For KC Venugopal   Public Sentiment And Alliance Support Tilted Decision In Satheesan’s Favour The Congress party finally announced VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala after nearly ten days of intense discussions, internal lobbying, and leadership meetings in Thiruvananthapuram and Delhi. Despite re

Thoothukudi is expected to witness the highest number of Tasmac liquor shop closures in Tamil Nadu as authorities move forward with shutting down outlets located near schools, colleges, and places of worship. The action comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce regulations regarding the placement of state-run liquor shops in sensitive public areas. According to reports, several outlets across the Madurai region are likely to be affected by the closure drive. Employees working at T

Why Congress Criticised RSS Leader Hosabale Over Pakistan Talks Remarks A fresh political debate has erupted after RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said that India should always remain open to dialogue with Pakistan despite ongoing tensions and repeated terror attacks. His remarks triggered criticism from the Congress party, which accused the RSS of sending mixed signals on national security and India’s approach towards Pakistan.