Congress claims TVK chief Vijay sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit
The Congress on Tuesday claimed that Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has sought the party’s support for government formation in Tamil Nadu, with the leadership directing the state unit to take a final call on the matter.
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Security cover trimmed for Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee day after Bengal poll results: Sources
In a major development, police have decided to withdraw additional security provided to outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee. Sources confirmed that orders have been issued to remove all extra deployments by 6.30 am on Wednesday (May 6). Both leaders currently receive Z+ category security, but the special security arrangements beyond that level will now be rolled back, sources added.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma’s pre-result prediction proves spot-on as NDA registers historic victory in Assam
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has delivered a massive electoral performance in the Assam Assembly elections by winning 102 of the 126 seats, securing a commanding two-thirds majority. With this mandate, the NDA is set to form the government in the state for the third consecutive term. The BJP secured a majority on its own for the first time in Assam. Amid the celebrations, a handwritten prediction by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken social media by storm.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026, who lost ground, who gained?
The political landscape of Tamil Nadu has undergone a major transformation between the 2021 and 2026 Assembly elections. In 2021, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) returned to power with a strong mandate, winning 133 seats on its own and 159 along with its alliance comfortably crossing the majority mark.
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Rain, hailstorms hit parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD forecasts more showers | Watch
Parts of Delhi-NCR received a fresh spell of rain on Tuesday evening, accompanied by thunderstorms and heavy hailstorms, bringing down temperatures and extended relief from the ongoing heatwave. Videos and images of the sudden weather change were widely shared online.
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OPINION | Modi: The architect of BJP’s spectacular wins
The spectacular victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections have surprised many. The huge voter turnout in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was surprising, and now, the results have stunned all. The dramatic spread of the BJP across India in the last 12 years has surprised most of the people. In 2014, when Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, the BJP-led NDA was ruling seven states, Congress and its allies were ruling 14 states, and seven states were being ruled by regional parties. BJP had no governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and its presence in the northeast was minimal.
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Panic on IndiGo flight as power bank catches fire at Chandigarh Airport; emergency declared
A major mid-air scare unfolded on an IndiGo flight arriving from Hyderabad after smoke was detected inside the aircraft, prompting crew members to declare an emergency shortly after landing at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on Tuesday.
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CM Rekha Gupta, Cabinet celebrate BJP’s Bengal victory with ‘Jhalmuri’ and ‘Rasgulla’ at Delhi Secretariat
Celebrations broke out at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in West Bengal Assembly elections with a distinctly Bengali flavor — serving ‘Jhalmuri’ and ‘Rasgulla’.
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How NDA performed in Assam assembly elections in 2026 compared to the 2021 polls? A detailed analysis
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set for its third consecutive term in Assam, as the trends indicate a landslide victory for it. The NDA stormed for its second straight term in 2021 after the alliance bagged 75 of the 126 seats. In a major pro-incumbency for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership, the NDA alliance bagged 102 seats of the 126 polled to retain power. The Indian National Congress-led alliance was reduced to 27 seats in the state.
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Mumbai Indians make quick work of Lucknow Super Giants, stay alive in IPL 2026 playoffs race
The 47th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians hosting Lucknow Super Giants. The two sides met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 4th, and the game was comfortably won by Mumbai Indians thanks to stellar knocks by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.
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