In a decisive move on border security, the newly sworn-in West Bengal government headed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to accelerate fencing along the India-Bangladesh border.

Revolutionary Socialist Party MP N. K. Premachandran fiercely criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption amid the West Asia conflict, calling it “unfortunate” and a sign of the government’s failure to proactively handle the crisis.

Two Indian nationals serving as crew members on the Dutch-flagged expedition vessel MV Hondius, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak mid-voyage, have been safely evacuated to the Netherlands under strict medical protocols, authorities confirmed.

Prime Minister Appeals for National Discipline, Work-From-Home Revival & Cut in Non-Essential Spending at Hyderabad Rally Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged Indians to adopt fuel-saving habits and tighten economic discipline to help the country weather the fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has pushed up global energy prices and put stress on India’s foreign exchange reserves.

Full coverage of PM Modi’s spiritual and development events in South India, $20.5B Indian investments in America, Assam government formation, Indian Diaspora highlights, and more as India Today.

Full coverage of Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Nehru Stadium, cabinet list, key promises like free electricity and women’s safety force, plus reactions from PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & more.

Indian companies announce historic $20.5 billion investment in the United States at the 2026 SelectUSA Summit. Pharma sector drives $19.1B including Sun Pharma’s $11.75B Organon acquisition; 12 firms commit $1.1B creating 1,500+ US jobs. Boosting India-US ties and supply chains.

A young Telugu woman named Veena, residing in Virginia, tragically drowned in a Florida swimming pool while attending a family function. Her parents in Hyderabad’s LB Nagar are devastated. Full story and updates.

Tamil Nadu’s political uncertainty appeared to end as Vijay secured formal backing from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League, strengthening Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s claim to form the government and signalling a new coalition dynamic in the state.

The political drama in Tamil Nadu reached a fever pitch on Saturday as actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay edges closer to being sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister after a fractured election mandate and intense negotiations over the 118-member majority mark in the 234-seat Assembly.

Government of India has formally notified the Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026, a central plank in the country’s revised labour law framework, officially capping the maximum weekly working hours at 48 for workers covered under the new regime.

In a landmark political development, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, becoming the first-ever BJP leader to hold the top post in the state.

An Indian crew member has been killed in an unfortunate maritime incident at sea, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed, expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy and initiating coordination for assistance and investigation.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting with the Health Minister of Guyana, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.

India’s post-election political landscape witnessed significant developments across states, with senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal, while in Tamil Nadu actor-turned-politician Vijay crossed the crucial 118-seat majority mark to stake claim to form the government. At the national level, Election Commission data showed women voters outnumbering men in turnout across several states, highlighting a shift in electoral participation, even as the Supreme Court ordered the establishment of special courts to fast-track trials in NIA-investigated terror cases.

The political spotlight in Kerala has shifted to the leadership contest within the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) after its decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. With the Left Democratic Front ending a decade in power, the focus now is on who will lead the new government.

India is not facing any immediate public health threat from hantavirus, Director of the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Dr Naveen Kumar, has said, seeking to reassure citizens amid renewed global attention on the rodent-borne infection.

TVK warns all 107 MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK attempt to form the Tamil Nadu government, escalating the post-poll political deadlock in the state.

In a landmark demographic shift, India-born residents (971,020) have narrowly overtaken England-born (970,950) as Australia’s largest overseas-born population, according to official ABS data. Explore the rise of the Indian diaspora, its economic impact, cultural vibrancy, and integration challenges.

Kerala’s Chief Minister race spills onto streets and social media as supporters of V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala publicly lobby ahead of a key Congress leadership decision following the UDF’s decisive 2026 election victory.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is holding a pivotal legislature party meeting in Kolkata today to elect its leader, who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal.

VCK to decide today on backing Vijay-led TVK amid Tamil Nadu’s hung assembly, as parties negotiate to bridge the numbers gap for government formation.

India’s 2026 political landscape is witnessing dramatic churn — from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping gains in eastern India’s SC/ST belts to the Indian National Congress reshaping Assam’s Muslim-dominated constituencies. The Election Commission of India has reported a record ₹1,445 crore seizure of inducements during Assembly polls, while the Supreme Court of India has sharply questioned the “tyranny of the elected” in a plea challenging the poll panel’s appointment process. In the South, coalition tremors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala signal shifting alliances and existential battles.

A deepening political deadlock grips Tamil Nadu after the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the state assembly elections — but without a clear majority.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is racing to secure enough support to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Hackers are using AI to create fake SBI, IRCTC and Zepto websites within minutes, triggering a rise in phishing scams and cyber fraud across India as cybersecurity firms deploy AI-based defence tools.

West Bengal witnessed fresh political turmoil on Wednesday night after Chandranath Rath, a close aide and personal assistant of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district.

India upgrades ties with Vietnam to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a $25 billion trade target, as Congress backs TVK in Tamil Nadu, the state Assembly is dissolved, Mamata Banerjee faces political heat, and India pushes AI-led pollution control and green recycling investments.

In a major crackdown against online blackmail and cyber extortion, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket from Rajasthan’s Mewat region, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday termed two recent explosions in Amritsar and Jalandhar as “minor incidents” but made explosive political allegations, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating these blasts to create an atmosphere of fear ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.