Opposition parties dismiss Mamata Banerjee’s appeal for united front against BJP

May 11, 2026 8:57 AM

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Opposition parties dismiss Mamata Banerjee’s appeal for united front against BJP

In West Bengal, Congress and Left parties have strongly rejected Mamata Banerjee’s call for a united opposition front against the BJP. Ms Banerjee, in a video message, urged all opposition forces—including Congress, CPI(M), and ultra-Left groups—to join hands against what she described as the “first...

India ranks 3rd globally in installed renewable energy capacity

May 11, 2026 8:40 AM

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India ranks 3rd globally in installed renewable energy capacity

India now ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity. A new report by Morgan Stanley says India’s renewable energy transition will help reduce external dependence, but its success will depend on how quickly the country localises critical segments such as solar cells, wafers, and pol...

Two Indians on Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship are safe: Embassy

May 11, 2026 8:25 AM

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Two Indians on Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship are safe: Embassy

The Indian Embassy in Madrid, Spain, has said that two Indian nationals aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship are safe and asymptomatic. The Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius, carrying around 150 people, including two Indians, arrived in Spain yesterday and anchored off the Canary Islands following the ...

Assam Governor invites Himanta Biswa Sarma to form new government in the state
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma being felicitated by Union Minister JP Nadda, second right, state party president Dilip Saikia, second left, and others, after being elected leader of the BJP-led NDA Legislature Party, at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, in Guwahati, Assam, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_10_2026_000147B)

May 11, 2026 8:26 AM

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Assam Governor invites Himanta Biswa Sarma to form new government in the state

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has invited Chief Minister-elect Himanta Biswa Sarma to form a new government in the state, paving the way for the NDA's third consecutive term in Assam. After being unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA's legislature party, Mr Sarma, along with allianc...

Moscow has no intention of going to war with NATO: Russia

May 11, 2026 8:08 AM

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Moscow has no intention of going to war with NATO: Russia

Russian Envoy has said that Russia does not want a war with NATO or Germany.  However, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev warned that discussions on a 'joint nuclear shield' in Europe could alter the continent’s strategic balance.   Speaking at a panel discussion in Berlin, Nechayev said ...

SIT arrests three in murder case of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide

May 11, 2026 8:04 AM

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SIT arrests three in murder case of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Chandra Nath Rath, Personal Assistant to Suvendu Adhikari. The three accused were apprehended from Uttar Pradesh. According to officials, the arrested persons are notorious sharpshooters. Detectives are ...

Six Indian boxers enter finals of Asian Under-15 Boxing Championships

May 11, 2026 7:58 AM

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Six Indian boxers enter finals of Asian Under-15 Boxing Championships

In the Asian Under-15 Boxing Championships, India’s six pugilists advanced to the finals, while seven others settled for bronze medals in Tashkent yesterday.   In the semifinal bouts, Yash Kumar entered the 33 kg final with a dominant 5-0 victory over Kiyan Iqbal of the UAE. In the 37 kg category, S...

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets

May 11, 2026 7:52 AM

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IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets

In IPL cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by two wickets in Raipur last night. Put in to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted 166 for seven in their allotted 20 overs, riding on Tilak Varma’s 57 off 42 balls. For Bengaluru, Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed a four-wicket haul.  In repl...

IMD forecasts heatwave in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan

May 11, 2026 7:47 AM

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IMD forecasts heatwave in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan today. Heatwave conditions over these regions are expected to continue for the next 3 to 4 days. Hot and humid weather is also likely to persist over Konkan and Goa during the day, while warm...