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KOLKATA- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 8 officially announced senior Bharatiya Janata Party  leader Suvendu Adhikari as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the beginning of the state’s first BJP-led government since Independence. The decision was taken at

NEW DELHI- India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being viewed as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region with far-reaching geopolitical implications,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - A broadcast rights impasse has left the 2026 World Cup at risk of  large swathes of the population being blacked out in India and China. With the tournament in North America set to begin next month,

GUWAHATI -Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has warned of strict action against protocol violations in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the Board will crack down on unauthorized access involving team members, officials and

MUMBAI- Mumbai Indians, a five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion franchise, have endured a difficult IPL 2026 season, with issues in leadership, team balance, and player form exposing cracks in their core. Just weeks after India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph,

CHENNAI - Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor turned politician C. Joseph Vijay, on May 6, formally staked a claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after his party emerged as the single largest party in the 234 member Assembly. Vijay arrived

India-West News Desk KOLKATA - West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down following her party’s electoral defeat, maintaining that she will not resign despite criticism from opposition leaders. “Let them dismiss me. I want this to

NEW DELHI -Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the hosting rights for the IPL 2026 final, scheduled for May 31, following disagreements between IPL officials and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) over a series of demands and organizational concerns, sources said. According to

NEW DELHI- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh addressed concerns raised by wrestler Vinesh Phogat over safety and fairness, assuring that the federation is taking full responsibility while ruling out any last-minute changes to the tournament venue. “If Vinesh is worried about her safety, let me assure her that I am

NEW DELHI-Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on May 5 criticized leaders within his own Congress party for "gloating" over the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC's loss. They need to understand this clearly - the

CHENNAI- Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats. With no party securing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly,

KATHMANDU-The Nepal government has reiterated its sovereignty claim over the Lipulekh Pass, stating that it has raised concerns with both India and China over the use of the disputed territory for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. In a statement issued on May

GUWAHATI- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 4 termed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s performance in the state as a “historic mandate”, saying the people have once again blessed the alliance to form

NEW DELHI- Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on May 4 hailed the party’s performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling it a “historic moment” and crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister

MUMBAI- The Baramati Assembly by-election concluded on May 4 with Sunetra Ajit Pawar, candidate of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), securing a landslide victory. In a historic performance, Sunetra Pawar surpassed all previous records, including the 2019 victory margin

NEW DELHI -Lakshmi N. Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, and Aditya Mittal, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal, on May 3 announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, Chief

CHENNAI- In a major political upset, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to emerge as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, reshaping the state’s long-standing Dravidian political landscape. The party dedicated

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -As the scale of the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) victory became clear, senior Congress leaders described the verdict as both an endorsement of public trust and a call to rebuild Kerala’s governance framework. Even as the final tally was coming

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India has fallen further in global press freedom rankings, slipping below countries such as Pakistan and Palestine, while the United States also recorded a decline in the latest global assessment. According to the 2026 World Press

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The Indian rupee fell to a record intraday low of 95.3 against the US dollar on April 30, amid rising global oil prices and selling in domestic equity markets, PTI reported. The currency opened at 95 in

NEW CHANDIGARH-Rajasthan Royals young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has responded with humor to viral claims that his bat contains an “AI chip,” saying whatever power it has was installed by God. In a video released by Rajasthan Royals on X, the batter said, “God

LONDON-A recent court ruling in the United Kingdom sentencing a man to life imprisonment for a religiously aggravated assault on a young Sikh woman has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of Sikh women to hate-fueled violence overseas, according to a

MUMBAI-Former Indian Premier League commissioner and league founder Lalit Modi has urged the IPL Governing Council to appoint world-class match officials, saying the tournament cannot afford inconsistent or poor decision-making. Modi’s remarks came after the latest umpiring controversy involving Kolkata Knight

NEW CHANDIGARH-Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag came under scrutiny after videos allegedly showing him vaping inside the team dressing room went viral during his side’s Indian Premier League 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on April 28. The incident

CHENNAI-Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson entered the record books by becoming the fastest Indian batter, in terms of balls faced, to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League during his side’s match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA

NEW DELHI-The Iranian Coast Guard fired warning shots at a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, carrying Indian crew members after boarding it near the Shinas Outer Port limits in Oman on April 25, officials from India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping

MUMBAI-Chennai Super Kings pacer Gurjapneet Singh said he is treating every match as a fresh opportunity to improve. “Every game is a new start for me, and I’m just trying to learn every single point from the game and take it

MUMBAI-Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said Mumbai Indians all-rounder Mitchell Santner was taken for a scan after complaining of dizziness, leading the team to request Mumbai Indians pacer Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute during the IPL match against

NEW DELHI-The Election Commission of India (ECI) on April 23 reported record voter participation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the first phase of polling in West Bengal, with women voters outnumbering men in turnout in both states. Polling began

NEW DELHI-Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on April 24 said he, along with six other party MPs, had submitted signed documents to the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking recognition of a split in the party’s Upper House unit

NEW DELHI - Opposition parties on April 23 criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after U.S. President Donald Trump reshared content describing India as a “hellhole,” prompting a political controversy. The post, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, featured a podcast by American

NEW DELHI- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 23 said 10 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz safely in the past few weeks, while 14 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf. Tensions continue in and around

NEW DELHI - Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi said on April 22 that India has recorded its highest-ever annual increase in wind energy capacity, with a historic 6.1 GW addition during 2025–26. India currently ranks fourth globally in wind

NEW DELHI -India’s ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) population has grown sharply in recent years and is projected to rise 27 per cent by 2031, according to a report released on April 23 by property consultancy Knight Frank. The report said India’s UHNWI

LUCKNOW -Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar shed light on his approach to handling high-pressure situations, stressing the importance of staying mentally free and trusting his natural game. Sundar reflected on the team's tense last-ball win in a previous outing and explained the mindset

NEW DELHI- India’s tourism and hospitality sectors remain resilient on the back of strong domestic demand, even as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts international travel, industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a report. The report said

NEW DELHI - Marking the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, diplomatic missions and foreign envoys remembered the victims and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. India is observing one year of the deadly Pahalgam terror

NEW DELHI- Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has dismissed as fake a viral letter alleging that ‘black magic’ was performed during the Chennai Super Kings-Sunrisers Hyderabad match, while claiming that similar practices had surfaced in the past. The controversy

NEW DELHI-Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, around 1.097 million passengers have returned to India from the region since February 28 the government said on April 19. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it is working closely with

KOLKATA- Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy entered the record books on April 19 by becoming the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 wickets in T20 cricket. The milestone came during the Indian Premier League 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and

MUMBAI- Relatives of Trinamool Congress MP and former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, including his father-in-law, have been arrested in Mumbai following an alleged assault on a local man and his family after a dispute triggered by water splashing from a passing

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH- Congress MP Manish Tewari and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on April 19 said the Opposition would support women’s reservation if implemented within the existing 543-seat Lok Sabha framework, while accusing the Centre of using the proposed

NEW DELHI -The Ministry of External Affairs said Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over the shooting incident involving Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. During the meeting, India

ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan government has denied visas to 92 Indian devotees who were scheduled to visit the country for Khalsa Sajna Diwas celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, according to an article published by the Khalsa Vox news portal. The report said

NEW DELHI- Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, saying he wanted to remain committed to representing Afghanistan. The star cricketer shared the details in his book, 'Rashid Khan: From Streets

KOLKATA-Kolkata Knight Riders opener Ajinkya Rahane endured another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, registering a two-ball duck and becoming the player with the most ducks as an opener in tournament history during the match against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI- Hockey Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the most consistent performers at the Hockey India National Championships, winning 29 medals across categories over the past 16 years, backed by a strong grassroots system and academies in Bhopal and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI  - India’s gems and jewelry exports fell to their lowest level in five years in fiscal 2025-26 after a steep drop in shipments to the United States, the industry’s biggest overseas market. Total exports declined 3.3% to $27.72 billion for

LAHORE- Amir Hamza, one of the founding members of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, suffered bullet injuries after unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on his car at Hamdard Chowk near the Peko Road Pindi Stop in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat area on April 16,

BENGALURU -Virat Kohli admitted he is still short of full fitness despite playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15. Chasing 147, Kohli top-scored