N. Rangasamy took oath as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term as the NDA government formally assumed office in the Union Territory. N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a historic fifth term on Wednesday as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally formed the new government in the Union Territory following its victory in the recent Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Raj Nivas in the presence of senior political leaders, alliance partners, party workers and government officials. Lieutenant Governor K.…

Indian Language Summer Camp 2026 has begun across Uttar Pradesh with a focus on Indian languages, folk traditions and creative education under the National Education Policy 2020. The “Indian Language Summer Camp 2026” commenced across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday with an emphasis on promoting Indian languages, folk traditions and creative education among school students. The week-long programme is being organised in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The camp is being conducted at State Council institutions and…

BJP leader Chandramohan Patowary has been appointed Protem Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and will administer oath to newly elected MLAs during the Assembly session on May 21 and 22. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chandramohan Patowary has been appointed as the Protem Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly ahead of the first session of the newly elected House later this month. According to official sources, the veteran BJP leader and MLA from Tihu constituency will administer the oath to newly elected legislators during the Assembly proceedings scheduled to…

Uttar Pradesh Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal travelled by Metro and Namo Bharat Train from Delhi to Meerut, citing PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, reduce pollution and promote public transport. Uttar Pradesh Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal travelled from New Delhi to Meerut using the Metro and Namo Bharat Train network, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal encouraging citizens to conserve fuel, reduce pollution and make greater use of public transportation. The minister’s journey has drawn attention as an example of public representatives adopting environmentally conscious commuting practices at…

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony in Assam and said the state would achieve new heights in governance, security and cultural renaissance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday expressed confidence that Assam would scale “new heights in security, good governance and cultural renaissance” under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma, who took oath for another term as Chief Minister during a grand swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati. The high-profile event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath…

PM Modi congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after the NDA formed the government in Assam for a third consecutive term, praising his leadership and development initiatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formed the government in the northeastern state for a third consecutive term, describing the development as a significant milestone in Assam’s political and developmental journey. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised Himanta Biswa Sarma’s administrative capabilities and credited him…

Protests by daily wage workers in Jammu intensified on Monday as members of the All Daily Wagers Jammu and Kashmir Sangharsh Samiti staged a demonstration near the Press Club, demanding regularisation of services, implementation of minimum wages, and resolution of long-pending employment issues affecting thousands of workers across departments in the Union Territory. The protest witnessed participation from daily rated workers, contractual employees, ASHA workers, mid-day meal cooks, sanitation workers, Village Defence Guard personnel, land donors, and other categories of temporary staff employed in different government departments. Carrying banners and…

Temporary sanitation workers and drivers of Rishra Municipality in Hooghly launched a strike demanding minimum wages, PF, ESI benefits, timely salary payments and an end to the contractor system. Temporary drivers and sanitation workers of Rishra Municipality launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, demanding implementation of minimum wages and several long-pending employment benefits. The agitation has raised concerns over disruption in sanitation and civic services across the municipality area in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. The protest began early in the day as workers gathered near municipal premises, alleging years of…