KOLKATA: BJP began its first stint in office in Bengal on Saturday with Suvendu Adhikari being sworn in as the state’s first saffron chief minister along with five cabinet ministers, as PM Narendra Modi joined a lakh-plus crowd at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata to witness a former Left and then centrist bastion take a…
NEW DELHI: Amid a strong claim of Kerala leader V D Satheesan to the CM’s post, Congress brass Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Saturday brainstormed the selection of the next leader in the state, while hearing out the three aspirants that include K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Venugopal is a strong contender for the…
NEW DELHI: As TVK chief Vijay moves to govern Tamil Nadu after upending the state’s politics in the assembly polls, questions are being asked if Congress’ fortunes in the state would have taken a giant leap had the superstar’s interaction with Rahul Gandhi during UPA’s tenure materialised into something concrete.The questions have acquired salience after…
CHENNAI: DMK mouthpiece Murasoli on Saturday attacked Congress and criticised leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi‘s “lack of gratitude” after his party moved out of the DMK-led alliance and teamed up with TVK in Tamil Nadu.In its editorial, Murasoli recalled the relationship between DMK and Congress since 2018, when former CM M…
General:Your mind feels sharp today, and it enjoys the rhythm of progress. The Moon supports focus, and Mercury gives you a neat sense of order, so even your home feels more manageable. You might clean a corner, organise bills, or finally reply to messages you’ve been ignoring.There’s a light, lucky feel in the air too….
Congress, CPI and CPM had already backed TVK, taking the Vijay-led party’s tally from 107 to 116 by Friday night. With VCK and IUML joining in, the tally rose to 120.TVK functionary Aadhav Arjuna received VCK’s support letter from Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday evening following uncertainty through the day.IUML national president Khader Mohideen handed over…
‘Bid To Prevent Central Rule, Not Validation Of Ideology’ CHENNAI: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan threw, on Saturday, his party’s weight behind actor-politician Vijay’s govt, calling it “unconditional support” aimed at ensuring political stability and preventing President’s rule in Tamil Nadu.“We are extending support to TVK for two reasons. VCK should not be a factor hindering…
NEW DELHI: Over 20,000 Indian seafarers are staring at a humanitarian nightmare in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, with fears of conflict spillover trapping vessels and leaving crews stranded without food, medicine or escape routes, said National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), one of the country’s oldest maritime unions. The…
General:Keep a sharp eye out today, even if everything appears normal on the surface. Saturn casts a critical eye while Moon sparks hidden rivalries; you could feel watched or judged at work or within your local community, so take extra caution not to panic. Just stay private.Your health may not feel great, so plan your…
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ordering the removal of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media across digital platforms. The court recognized Tharoor’s enforceable personality and publicity rights, barring the misappropriation of his name, image, voice, and speaking style for any commercial, political, or malicious purpose. NEW DELHI: The Delhi…