Rathindra Bose Elected Unopposed as Speaker of West Bengal Assembly

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Rathindra Bose elected Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the first session of the newly formed House. Rathindra Bose was on Friday elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the inaugural proceedings of the newly constituted House. The election marked a significant political moment for the newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal, as a first-time Bharatiya Janata Party legislator formally assumed one of the most important constitutional positions in the state legislature. The…

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Dr Vedprakash Mishra Appointed Head of National Experts Panel by National Medical Commission

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Dr Vedprakash Mishra appointed head of National Medical Commission experts panel

Dr Vedprakash Mishra has been appointed head of the National Experts Panel formed by the National Medical Commission to enhance medical education standards across India. Dr Vedprakash Mishra, one of India’s senior-most medical education administrators and academic advisors, has been appointed as the head of the National Experts Panel constituted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The appointment was officially notified by the NMC on May 12, marking an important development in India’s evolving medical education framework. Dr Mishra, who is based in Nagpur, currently serves as the Chief Advisor…

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West Bengal Government Unveils Three-Phase Plan to Accelerate Bangladesh Border Fencing

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The West Bengal government has initiated a three-phase strategy to speed up border fencing work along the Bangladesh border.

The West Bengal government has prepared a three-phase strategy to transfer land to the BSF and accelerate Bangladesh border fencing within 45 days. The newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari has initiated an ambitious strategy to expedite the long-delayed border fencing work along the India-Bangladesh international border. According to sources within the state administration, the government has designed a three-phase plan to hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of fencing in vulnerable and previously unfenced stretches. Officials…

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SSG Road Reopened for Two-Way Traffic After Snow Clearance, Authorities Issue Strict Travel Advisory

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Authorities reopened the SSG road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri) Road after snow clearance operations and issued strict travel advisories for commuters.

Authorities have reopened the SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road) for two-way traffic after snow clearance operations, while issuing safety guidelines and weather advisories for commuters. The administration in Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the strategically important Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road for two-way movement of medium and heavy motor vehicles following extensive snow clearance operations carried out along the route. According to an official notification issued by the Office of the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the road was reopened from May 15, 2026, after authorities completed necessary restoration and safety assessments on the snow-bound…

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Calcutta High Court Stays Demolition of Illegal Building in Kolkata’s Tiljala Area

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The Calcutta High Court has temporarily stayed demolition work at the Tiljala building following a deadly fire incident in Kolkata.

Calcutta High Court stayed the demolition of an allegedly illegal building in Kolkata’s Tiljala area after a deadly fire incident, while refusing rehabilitation for residents. Calcutta High Court on Friday imposed an interim stay on the demolition of an allegedly illegal multi-storey structure in the Tiljala area of Kolkata following a recent fire tragedy that claimed two lives. The matter was heard by the bench of Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, which directed authorities to suspend demolition activities for the time being and scheduled the next hearing in the case for…

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Kerala Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Yellow Alert Across Multiple Districts

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Heavy rainfall and cloudy weather conditions in Kerala

IMD has issued a yellow alert in multiple Kerala districts amid forecasts of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as monsoon conditions strengthen over the region. India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in several districts of Kerala as the state prepares for another spell of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the coming days. According to the latest weather bulletin released on Thursday, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in six districts — Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod — prompting authorities to advise residents to remain…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Offers Prayers at Kamakhya Temple, Seeks Peace and Prosperity for Assam

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Himanta Biswa Sarma offering prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Assam. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, where he offered prayers and sought blessings for the peace, prosperity and overall well-being of the people of Assam. The Chief Minister’s visit to the famous temple atop Nilachal Hill drew the attention of devotees and visitors present at the shrine. Temple authorities welcomed him upon arrival, while security arrangements were put in place…

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Guwahati Ring Road Project Set to Revolutionise Connectivity and Economic Growth in Northeast India

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Guwahati Ring Road infrastructure project in Assam

The Guwahati Ring Road project is expected to transform connectivity in Northeast India through a major bypass, Brahmaputra bridge and upgraded highway infrastructure. The ambitious Guwahati Ring Road Project is expected to emerge as one of the most transformative infrastructure developments in Northeast India, with officials and planners projecting major improvements in urban mobility, trade connectivity and regional economic growth. Planned at an estimated cost of more than ₹5,700 crore, the large-scale project is aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion in Guwahati while simultaneously strengthening transportation links across the northeastern…

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UP CM Yogi Orders 3-Hourly Updates on Storm Damage, Directs Districts to Accelerate Relief Measures

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewing storm and rain damage relief operations in Uttar Pradesh

UP CM Yogi directed district magistrates to provide three-hourly updates on storm, rain and lightning damage while accelerating relief and compensation efforts. Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed district administrations across Uttar Pradesh to provide updates every three hours regarding damage caused by storms, heavy rain and lightning strikes that have affected multiple parts of the state over the past 24 hours. The Chief Minister also instructed officials to widely publicise rescue operations, compensation distribution and relief measures through social media platforms to ensure transparency and timely dissemination of information to…

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Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi Jinping Amid Trade and Security Tensions

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Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump begins a high-profile Beijing visit aimed at easing trade tensions, boosting American exports and addressing key geopolitical flashpoints with Chinese President Xi Jinping Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a pivotal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking one of the most closely watched diplomatic engagements of the year amid growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Trump landed at Beijing Capital International Airport nearly a decade after his previous official visit to China. The US President was welcomed with full state protocol by…

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