The Tamil Nadu BJP suffered another setback on Friday as state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh resigned from her post and ended her association with the party, becoming the third prominent leader to quit after the exits of former state chief K. Annamalai and state vice-president Karu Nagarajan.
Amid an escalating crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), only eight MLAs and six MPs attended a key meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Friday.
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), days after party chief Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the party following its electoral setback in West Bengal.
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's resignation from the primary membership of the party has reportedly triggered a realignment of power-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a major setback on Friday as its most prominent leader, K Annamalai, resigned from the saffron party, ending days of intense speculation over his political future, media reports said.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday called off plans for supporters to gather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive founder Abhijeet Dipke, saying the anticipated turnout could disrupt the public and create difficulties for security personnel.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Smita Pandey on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that hawkers in the College Street book market, often referred to as 'Boi Para' would face eviction, calling the claims baseless and the result of misinformation spread through social media and unverified reports.
Swarup Biswas, brother of senior Trinamool Congress leader and former minister Arup Biswas, was arrested by the New Alipore Police on Thursday night in connection with an extortion case.
The opposition's INDIA alliance faces fresh turbulence after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced it will skip the bloc's June 8 meeting in Delhi, accusing the Congress of betraying its long-time ally by backing Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The West Bengal government has proposed shifting the long-delayed deep-sea port project from Tajpur to nearby Dadanpatrabar while simultaneously unveiling an ambitious maritime development roadmap that includes Kolkata's entry into India's Water Metro network and participation in the Centre's Sagarmala 2.0 programme.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved swiftly to dismiss speculation of a split in its Tamil Nadu unit after the party's disappointing performance in the state elections and the growing political clout of actor-turned-politician Vijay.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of the most turbulent phases in its 28-year history after a major rebellion within its West Bengal legislative wing triggered fresh speculation about unrest among the party's Members of Parliament.
Pune/IBNS: Months after allegations of religious coercion and harassment surfaced at Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) Nashik BPO unit, an ex-employee of Wipro has accused her former manager of religious harassment and attempting to pressure her into converting to Islam, prompting a police investigation and a complaint before the state's human rights body.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) crackdown on Rajesh Exports has sparked a political controversy, with the Congress on Thursday questioning the Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) over 10% stake in the company, which is now under regulatory scrutiny.
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state's lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, a key ally in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee faces fresh trouble as a complaint has been filed against her over controversial remarks she made regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online movement that has drawn attention for its unconventional political messaging, is preparing to take its campaign to the streets with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
The devastating fire at Delhi's Flourish Stay hotel that claimed 21 lives has exposed a pattern of alleged safety violations, unauthorised expansion and regulatory lapses that investigators believe contributed to the scale of the tragedy, media reports said.
Just hours after being sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar announced a series of measures aimed at addressing some of the state's most pressing urban and employment challenges, signalling an early focus on governance and delivery.
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Yash Bhardwaj has claimed he spent 47 days in detention in Dubai before being deported to India over a comedy video posted on social media that authorities allegedly viewed as a national security concern.
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Tuesday, bringing to an end a prolonged leadership tussle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years.
India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing emerging as key priorities for the next phase of bilateral engagement.
Kolkata/IBNS: The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised expelled party MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim is all set to step down as Kolkata Mayor, adding to the challenges facing the party as it grapples with an intensifying internal crisis following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday visited the Kalighat Road residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in south Kolkata to serve him a notice in connection with the investigation into the alleged primary teacher recruitment irregularities in West Bengal.
Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people lost their lives, and more than 40 others were rescued after a major fire engulfed a hotel building in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Tuesday morning.
Kolkata/IBNS: The disintegration of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress appeared to gather pace on Wednesday as a rebel faction, backed by nearly 60 MLAs, threw its weight behind expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could be facing the biggest challenge to her authority within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a large group of rebel MLAs reportedly gathered at the Legislative Assembly for a crucial meeting.
The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian Information Service officer Varun Bhardwaj as its Secretary, as the board grapples with a widening controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and the awarding of a key contract to a private company.
Former Karnataka Congress chief G. Parameshwara is set to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister in the new government led by Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar, NDTV, quoting sources, reported, bringing clarity to the party's power-sharing arrangement ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
