India, Laos seek deeper trade, tech ties; mark 70 years of relations

Laos Deputy PM Thongsavan Phomvihane called on President Droupadi Murmu during his official visit. They marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties and underlined the scope for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos, Thongsavan Phomvihane, who is currently on an official visit to India, called on … Read more

HP: Mayor posts in 4 municipal corporations declared unreserved for 5 yrs

The HP govt declared Mayor offices in Solan, Palampur, Mandi & Dharamshala unreserved for 5 years. The move opens mayoral posts to all categories. BJP’s Randhir Sharma demanded CM Sukhu’s resignation, citing Congress’s loss in local polls. In a significant move ahead of the formation of new urban local bodies, the Himachal Pradesh government on … Read more

End of the Road for Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is? BCCI Plans Leadership Change and Squad Reshuffle

Despite leading India to a T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav’s future as captain and player is reportedly over. The BCCI’s decision, influenced by his recent poor form and a new long-term strategy, has sparked intense debate among cricket fans. Team India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s future in the national setup appeared to be at … Read more

‘Party will not split’: TMC MLA denies rebellion amid LoP crisis

TMC MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar denied party split rumours, saying legislators stand with Mamata Banerjee. He said the aim was to complete the stalled LoP appointment, not rebel. Another MLA said 58 legislators backed Ritabrata Banerjee for the post. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a split within the … Read more

Gujarat establishes India’s first Service Commissionerate for growth

Gujarat government to establish India’s first ‘Service Commissionerate’ to boost the service sector. Led by a new ‘Service Commissioner’, the initiative will focus on IT, tourism, and logistics, with a Rs 100 crore growth fund for 2026-27. A significant decision was taken at the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today. Announcing … Read more

KTR recalls ‘Gen Z’ movement prediction, says BJP not ‘as great’

BRS’s KT Rama Rao says current events validate his prediction of a youth-led political shift. Citing the online ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ trend, he argues there’s widespread despair and anger among youth towards governments. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) recalled his previous prediction regarding a potential youth-led political shift in India, … Read more

TN CM Joseph Vijay congratulates new Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay congratulated DK Shivakumar on becoming Karnataka’s new Chief Minister. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th CM at Lok Bhavan, a significant leadership change for the state supported by senior Congress leaders. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated Congress leader DK Shivakumar on assuming charge as Chief Minister of … Read more

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM; G Parameshwara is his deputy

DK Shivakumar takes charge as Karnataka’s new Chief Minister after an oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan. G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy CM, with 13 other MLAs becoming ministers. PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi extended their congratulations. Hours after taking the oath as Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar took charge of his office on Wednesday. … Read more

Beyond Duty: Bengaluru Traffic Police Rain Relief Efforts Win Hearts Online (Watch)

Bengaluru Traffic Police earned widespread praise after stepping in during heavy rains that caused flooding, waterlogging and traffic chaos across the city. Officers cleared drains, removed fallen trees and assisted stranded commuters, going beyond their duty to restore normalcy. Bengaluru witnessed intense rainfall that led to waterlogging, long traffic snarls, and a flood-like situation across … Read more