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High voter turnout marks Assembly elections across states; West Bengal tops with 93.71% participation: EC

Voter participation saw an upward trend in the March-May 2026 Assembly elections across five states/UTs, with Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal recording their highest-ever turnouts. West Bengal led with an unprecedented 93.71% participation, marking a significant rise in electoral engagement.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets Abhishek Banerjee, alleges Diamond Harbour people denied voting rights for decade

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused local MP Abhishek Banerjee of suppressing voting rights in Diamond Harbour for ten years. Adhikari stated that the upcoming repolling in Falta will restore these rights. He also announced a probe into properties owned by Leaps and Bounds, a company linked to…

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Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan calls IUML force behind UDF’s secular stand

V D Satheesan described the IUML as a vital 'brother party' for Kerala's secularism. He met IUML leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in the UDF's success. Satheesan highlighted the IUML's consistent secular stance, even during sensitive periods. He stated that the IUML's strength is essential for Kerala's stability. Discussions on…

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California's Protect Our Games Act Heading to a Floor Vote to Help Preserve Online Games

California lawmakers are pushing the Protect Our Games Act to a floor vote in an effort to help preserve online games.

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UDF says full Cabinet to take oath on May 18, ministerial list to be finalised shortly

The new Kerala government cabinet is set for a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Minister lists are expected to be finalised soon. UDF allies held a formal meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Preparations for the Monday ceremony are underway. The full cabinet aims to take the oath on the same day. Details of…

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Who will lead? VCK SG D Ravikumar warns against new ministers from rebel AIADMK faction

VCK leader D Ravikumar raises concerns over appointing breakaway AIADMK MLAs as ministers. He states that these MLAs defied their party whip and may face disqualification. While legally permissible until disqualification, such appointments question political morality. The VCK supports the TVK government. The issue highlights democratic ethics and public acceptance…

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'Modi ki vasooli shuru': opposition parties take a dig at PM over fuel price hike

Congress has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party stated that fuel prices have increased by Rs 3 per litre for petrol and diesel. CNG prices also saw a Rs 2 per litre hike. Congress linked this price rise to the completion of recent Assembly elections. They accused the…

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Kerala Congress govt to take oath on May 18, says CM-designate Satheesan

Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Thursday announced that the new Congress-led government in Kerala will be sworn in on May 18. The announcement comes days after the alliance registered a decisive victory in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a change in leadership and formation of a new…

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Pinarayi Vijayan elected CPI(M) legislature party leader

Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected as the CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram. This move positions the former Chief Minister to become the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The LDF's recent election defeat, securing only 35 seats, contrasts sharply with the Congress-led UDF's victory of 102 seats,…

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Assembly Biosciences Touts HSV, Hepatitis D Catalysts at BofA Conference

Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASMB) Chief Medical Officer Anuj Gaggar outlined the company’s virology strategy and upcoming clinical priorities during a Bank of America-hosted discussion, emphasizing programs in herpes simplex virus, hepatitis D and transplant-related herpes viruses. Gaggar describe

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VD Satheesan will be Kerala’s next Chief Minister, Congress leadership decides

Days of uncertainty over Kerala’s next Chief Minister finally ended on Thursday, May 14, after mounting public support for VD Satheesan and pressure from UDF allies helped tilt the Congress leadership battle in his favour. The Congress high command picked Satheesan to lead the new government despite reports that a…

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Who is VD Satheesan? The man who led Congress’s Kerala comeback and won the CM race; Check his net worth here

Who is VD Satheesan: After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has finally been named Kerala Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly election. Once seen as a second-rung leader, Satheesan transformed himself into the face of the Congress comeback in Kerala through aggressive opposition…

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Congress names veteran VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister pick in Kerala

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has selected VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala. This decision follows a significant victory over the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The UDF secured a substantial majority in the Assembly elections.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sworn-in as MLA in Legislative Assembly

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister following a significant BJP win. He bowed to the assembly steps before entering. The new government's first cabinet meeting resolved to transfer land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh border. This move aims to address illegal infiltration. The…

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Astrologer Rathin Pandit's OSD appointment revoked by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after backlash

Radhan Pandit: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is facing political heat after appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and political wing secretary in the CM’s office. Allies and opposition leaders questioned how an astrologer could hold an official government role in a party that…

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Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly with 144 votes in favour

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government successfully passed a floor test, securing the support of 144 MLAs. The vote of confidence saw backing from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while the BJP remained neutral and the PMK abstained. This victory…

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Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam successfully passed a floor test in the State Legislative Assembly, securing a majority of 121 seats. This victory follows the party's strong performance in the recent elections and support from allied parties. The event also coincides with…

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Astrologer Radhan Pandit, who predicted Vijay’s win, becomes Tamil Nadu CM's special officer

Astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, who predicted C. Joseph Vijay's political rise, has been appointed Officer on Special Duty to the newly elected Chief Minister. Vijay's party, TVK, achieved a significant breakthrough in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, exceeding expectations and challenging established parties.

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In BJP-EC's 'chor bazaar', bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul Gandhi's dig at WB govt appointments

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the recent appointments in West Bengal, likening the situation to a 'chor bazaar' orchestrated by the BJP alongside the Election Commission.

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Yogi Adityanath's caste recalibration: BJP expands cabinet to reclaim UP’s social coalition before 2027 polls

Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Expansion 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's cabinet expansion is a clear political signal. The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections. The reshuffle focuses on backward and Dalit communities. This move addresses the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' challenge. The BJP aims to reinforce…

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Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu CM narrates a British Parliament story when nobody wanted to become a Speaker; watch the viral clip

CM Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay mixed history, humour and parliamentary tradition inside the Assembly on Tuesday while speaking during the election of JCD Prabhakar as Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Referring to an old British parliamentary tradition where Speakers were once…

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Assam's 'Mama' returns: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Chief Minister for second term

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government was sworn in on May 12. Himanta Biswa Sarma began his second term as Chief Minister. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony. This win reinforces the NDA's dominance in the state and Sarma's…

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TVK's JCD Prabhakar unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

JCD Prabhakar has been elected as the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. This follows the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's victory in the recent elections. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay took his oath, followed by other MLAs. Prabhakar's election marks a significant step in the new government's formation. Key poll promises are being…

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Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam Chief Minister for second straight term

Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will administer the oath at 11:40 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries are expected to attend. Sarma becomes the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat.

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