Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday officially resigned from his post, formally ending weeks of intense speculation over a leadership transition in the Congress government. The resignation was submitted to the Governor’s office at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru around 3 PM. Since Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot is currently out of station, Governor’s Secretary Prabhushankar...
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days amid crude surge: West Asia Crisis
Petrol and diesel prices were raised again on Monday as state-run oil marketing companies continued to revise retail fuel rates upward amid elevated global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. The latest increase marks the fourth fuel price hike since May 15, taking the cumulative rise in petrol and diesel prices to nearly Rs...
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PM Modi successfully concludes his visit to Italy, marking final leg of his 5-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi after successfully concluding his visit to Italy, marking the final leg of his five-nation official tour. India and Italy yesterday announced the upgradation of their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, marking a major step forward in bilateral relations. The two countries signed several agreements in areas...
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Nordic countries and India elevate relations to Green Technology & Innovation Strategic Partnership: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s partnership with the Nordic countries is set to be upgraded into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Addressing a joint press meet after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, the Prime Minister said India and the Nordic region can combine Nordic expertise in sustainability with India’s scale to...
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Energy, defence, Trade And UAE deepen ties as PM Modi calls for Hormuz To Be open
Deepening bilateral relations amid the crisis in West Asia, India and the UAE signed a slew of pacts Friday including a framework for a strategic defence partnership, storage of 30 million barrels in Indian strategic petroleum reserves, supply of LPG and a ship repair cluster in Gujarat’s Vadinar. The UAE also pledged investments totalling USD...
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BRICS, under India’s Chairmanship, will work together to build a more inclusive world order: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that under India’s Chairmanship this year, BRICS will work together to strengthen multilateralism, promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order. Interacting with Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS countries who called on Mr Modi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said,...
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Centre May Hike Fuel Prices If Middle East Crisis Prolongs: RBI Governor
The government might have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the Middle East crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at a conference in Switzerland on Tuesday, Malhotra highlighted that the government has been rather fiscally prudent and on the path of fiscal consolidation. The Middle East...
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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath For second consecutive term As Assam CM
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday (May 12). Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Sarma at a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary Ground in the Khanapara area in Guwahati. The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of...
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PM Modi trims convoy size by half, directs SPG to expand EV use amid West Asia tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50% reduction in the size of his official convoy, marking the clearest signal yet of the Centre’s austerity push amid concerns over fuel consumption and global uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict. According to a TOI report, Modi instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite force...
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TVK’S Joseph Vijay sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay was sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 10, 2026) morning — a moment long awaited by several thousand fans and supporters. As Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Chief Minister, emotionally-charged supporters cheered...