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TMC Hit by Last-Minute Shock as Falta Candidate Withdraws Before Repoll

19-05-2026 / 0 comments

Kolkata, May 19, 2026 The political atmosphere in West Bengal intensified ahead of the Falta assembly repoll after Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan unexpectedly withdrew from the contest just before voting. The development has drawn significant attention as the constituency is considered politically important in the state’s ongoing power struggle between the ruling TMC and the BJP. The Election Commission had ordered fresh polling in Falta following allegations of violence and irregularities...

V.D. Satheesan Takes Oath as Kerala Chief Minister as UDF Returns to Power

18-05-2026 / 0 comments

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18, 2026 The swearing-in of V.D. Satheesan as Kerala’s new Chief Minister marks a significant political shift in the state, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front returning to power after ten years. The ceremony, held in Thiruvananthapuram, reflected the renewed momentum of the Congress in Kerala and highlighted the party’s efforts to regain political ground through strong regional leadership. A senior Congress leader and former Leader of the Opposition, Satheesan...

India Reveals First Glimpse Of Future Bullet Train

18-05-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi, May 18, 2026 India’s push towards next-generation rail connectivity received a major boost after Indian Railways unveiled the proposed design of the country’s first bullet train. The newly revealed high-speed train model highlights the government’s vision of transforming long-distance travel with faster, modern and technologically advanced transportation infrastructure. The proposed train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, a flagship project...

Supreme Court Judge Strength Increased to Speed Up Justice Delivery

17-05-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi, May 17, 2026 In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s judicial system, President Droupadi Murmu has approved an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. The decision reflects the government’s focus on reducing the growing burden of pending cases and improving the overall pace of justice delivery in the country. The approval came through the promulgation of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges)...

Quick Response Prevents Major Tragedy After Fire in Rajdhani Express

17-05-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi, May 17, 2026 A fire incident in the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express near Ratlam district in Madhya Pradesh created panic among passengers, but swift action by railway authorities helped prevent a major disaster. The incident once again brought attention to the importance of railway safety and emergency preparedness on long-distance routes across the country. The fire reportedly broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the train while it was passing between Luni Richha...