Category : State Politics


Fuel prices hiked again: Petrol, diesel up 90 paise

Centre raises petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre for second time in a week, citing surging global crude oil prices due to West Asia conflict. Bengaluru rates now Rs 107.15 for petrol and Rs 95.04 for diesel.

TVK Govt, Chennai Council Early Friction

Within a week of TVK government assuming office, early signs of friction have emerged between the state administration and the elected Greater Chennai Corporation council, with the mayor and councillors absent from official events.

Congress Joins TVK Alliance, Reshapes Chennai Council

Congress joins TVK-led alliance post Tamil Nadu assembly polls, altering equations in Chennai Corporation council. Congress, with 13 councillors, was part of DMK ruling front. Alliance partners adopt issue-based approach.

Bengal CM Sets Up Judicial Commissions for TMC Allegations

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced two judicial commissions led by former HC judges to probe atrocities against women and children and institutional corruption under the TMC government, effective June 1. Police also launched 458 new inquiries into

Yogi Defends Ban on Roadside Namaz in UP

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the ban on offering namaz on roads, stating that prayers should be held at designated places or in shifts. He emphasized that roads are for commuters and patients, not religious gatherings, and asserted equal rule

Kolkata Police Arrests Trinamool Leaders and Relatives

Kolkata police arrested several Trinamool figures including MLA's son Arghya Mondal, panchayat functionary Kumaresh Bhunia, and union leader Raju Aluwaliah on charges of arms possession, extortion, and land grabbing.

CBI Arrests Sharpshooter in Bengal Aide Murder

The CBI arrested Rajkumar Singh, an alleged sharpshooter from UP, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former aide of Suvendu Adhikari. This is the fourth arrest in the case.

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