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New Delhi:  The Congress Tuesday claimed that TVK chief Vijay has sought its support for government formation in Tamil Nadu and its leadership has directed the state unit to take a final decision on the matter, keeping in view the state's sentiments. The party, which...

Washington: US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his "historic and decisive" election victory, a White House spokesman said Tuesday. "Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi his admiration and how lucky India is...

New Delhi: The BJP Tuesday attacked outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her statement that she would not resign despite her party's defeat, calling the stand "anarchic" and against India's democratic traditions. The party described her refusal as "constitutional blasphemy" and accused her...

Chennai: TVK founder Vijay Tuesday thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for the "historic and transformative mandate" they gave to him in the April 23 Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam launched in 2024, performed impressively securing 108 seats out of 234 Assembly constituencies in...

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet Tuesday cleared a proposal to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at present, the apex court has 33 judges and the...

New Delhi: The power bank of a passenger onboard a stationary IndiGo aircraft caught fire at the Chandigarh airport Tuesday, and all passengers and the crew were evacuated, according to a source. In a statement, the airline said that when IndiGo flight 6E 108 from...

Kolkata: Barricades outside Mamata Banerjee's residence that had been a permanent fixture on Harish Chatterjee Street in South Kolkata for more than a decade were partially removed a day after her TMC lost power in the state and she was defeated in the Bhabanipur seat....

New Delhi: A fire broke out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building here Tuesday afternoon, but was controlled soon in a swift response from firefighting teams. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, officials said. According to officials, the blaze originated...

Amaravati/Rayagada: Centre has issued a gazette notification establishing the South Coast Railway Zone, with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. The new railway zone, which will come into effect from June 1, 2026, comprises Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam divisions. The Ministry of Railways included some of...

Kolkata: Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out stepping down after her party's defeat in the assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public mandate but the result of a conspiracy. Banerjee also alleged that...