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'Show of hands' to pick Chandigarh mayor in 2026

Chandigarh, May 3 -- The Chandigarh mayoral elections in 2026 will be conducted through a show of hands instead of secret ballots-a significant change prompted by the vote-rigging scandal from 2024 po... Read More


"Insult to entire nation": BJP's Tarun Chugh attacks Congress over surgical strike remarks

New Delhi, May 3 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday accused the Congress of "insulting" the nation after former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Ch... Read More


Angolan President Lourenco brings "message of admiration and friendship" in State visit to India

New Delhi, May 3 -- Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, during his state visit to India, emphasised a renewed vision for India-Angola ties, calling for a deeper economic partnership. Du... Read More


HP mulling to increase retirement age by 1 year

Shimla, May 3 -- Cash strapped Himachal Pradesh is considering increasing the retirement age of employees from 58 to 59 years, officials aware of the matter said. The cabinet sub-committee on resourc... Read More


"He believes what Pakistan says": Haryana Minister Anil Vij slams Charanjit Singh Channi

Ambala, May 3 -- Haryana Minister Anil Vij lashed out at Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi over his statement of demanding proof regarding the 2019 air strike conducted by the Indian armed forces in ... Read More


Jaishankar speaks to Russia's Sergey Lavrov, discusses India-Pakistan relations after Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi, May 3 -- Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on May 2, and discussed the India-Pakistan relations following the Pahalgam terror at... Read More


Odisha sees red as Mamata hops on to Jagannath chariot

India, May 3 -- A Jagannath temple in Digha has ignited a political and religious controversy between Bengal and Odisha. KOLKATA: A newly inaugurated Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal, built wit... Read More


Ullu Takes Down 'Explicit' Show House Arrest, NCW Summons CEO

India, May 3 -- Amid mounting backlash, OTT platform Ullu has delisted controversial reality show House Arrest over its "explicit" content and visuals. Hosted by actor Ajaz Khan, the show came under ... Read More


JP Nadda chairs Tamil Nadu BJP core committee meeting in Chennai

Chennai, May 3 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Saturday chaired a closed-door meeting of the Tamil Nadu BJP core committee at a private hotel on the outskirts of Chennai... Read More


Bathinda: MC puts proposal to waive mall's rRs.r85 lakh property tax on hold

BATHINDA, May 3 -- In a setback to Bathinda mayor Paramjeet Mehta, the municipal corporation on Friday put on hold his proposal to waive off the pending property tax of Rs.85 lakh of a city-based shop... Read More