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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N. Rangasamy Takes Oath as Puducherry Chief Minister for Record Fifth Term

N Rangasamy taking oath as Puducherry Chief Minister at Raj Nivas

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.…

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Indian Language Summer Camp 2026 Begins Across Uttar Pradesh to Promote Indian Languages and Cultural Learning

Students participating in Indian Language Summer Camp 2026 in Uttar Pradesh

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…

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Chandramohan Patowary Appointed Protem Speaker of Assam Assembly Ahead of First Session

BJP leader Chandramohan Patowary appointed as Protem Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly

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…

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UP Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal Travels by Metro and Namo Bharat Train Following PM Modi’s Public Transport Appeal

UP Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal travelling by Metro and Namo Bharat Train from Delhi to Meerut

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…

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