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Bengal's new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, is considering relocating his Kolkata residence to the underutilized Soujanya complex in Alipore. Police have assessed the security at the palatial building, constructed for VVIPs. Adhikari, who has emphasized accessibility at his ancestral home, may opt for the more centralized Soujanya due to security needs.

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will soon announce Kerala's next chief minister after interviewing three contenders. Joseph indicated no further state-level discussions are needed, with the Congress leadership holding the final decision. Camps backing K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala remain hopeful, each presenting their case to the high command.

Slams Cong for Kerala & Karnataka power struggles

10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure could save $2 billion in imports annually, and improve soil fertility, says Indian Biogas Association

NTPC is preparing to submit a feasibility report to the Centre for its first nuclear energy plant, aiming to contribute to India's goal of 100 GW atomic power capacity by 2047. The company has identified land in Bihar and plans to set up 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by 2047, with initial units of 700 MW each.

India's space commercial arm, NSIL, is poised for a significant shift as a private sector leader, reportedly from Boeing, is the front-runner for its CMD post. This marks a departure from its history of being led by Isro insiders. The selection process is in its final stages, aiming to bring external expertise to the burgeoning space PSU.

Bhuri Tori, a forgotten scientific outpost near Sironj, once served as the geodetic heart of undivided India. British surveyors used this ridge for the Great Trigonometrical Survey, fixing coordinates and calculating distances that helped measure Mount Everest. Today, this historically significant site lies neglected, with its structures vandalized and stones stolen.

On Monday, Suvendu Adhikari will enter Nabanna for the first time as the Chief Minister; at his first cabinet meeting, portfolios will be allocated to five Ministers

A TVK-led government with aligned partners was the only viable post-poll outcome in Tamil Nadu

Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

Following India's strong warning, Pakistan's Army Chief declared the recent conflict a battle of ideologies, claiming victory. He asserted Pakistan's strategy was superior, framing the outcome as truth triumphing over falsehood. Meanwhile, a Pakistani minister's statement highlighting the Prime Minister and Army Chief's leadership drew public criticism, underscoring the military's significant influence.

Amid worries of an empty treasury, UDF has vowed efficient tax administration

Following their swearing-in, BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, and Tapas Roy organized a 'fish festival' across Kolkata to counter perceptions of the party's aversion to non-vegetarian food. The events, attended by numerous party workers and locals, featured traditional 'machh-bhat' lunches, aiming to reassure voters about preserving Bengali culinary identity.

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.

“The Dravidian parties played a role in making T.N. a social justice State. But their initial idealism became diluted. They got trapped in a narrow path of corruption-ridden governance and family politics to such an extent that they couldn’t come out of it,” says the TVK leader

Evacuees from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have landed in the Netherlands, with passengers disembarking in good spirits. Authorities have begun quarantine procedures for the 26 individuals, including eight Dutch nationals, who arrived on a flight from Tenerife. The ship experienced a hantavirus outbreak, leading to three passenger deaths.

Tight security, massive mobilisation and political spectacle mark Modi’s city visit for multiple programmes, culminating in a public meeting at Parade Grounds attended by over 75,000 people