As of May 18, 2026, 10:02 AM IST, the CBI probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case has focused on a 46-year-old Pune beautician, Manisha Waghmare, who allegedly became a common link between students searching for tuition teachers and teachers from reputed schools. Waghmare, who runs a beauty parlour in Pune’s Sukhsagar Nagar, was arrested on May 14 and remanded in CBI custody for 10 days from May 16, along with retired teacher P V Kulkarni. Investigators suspect that her student and teacher c

Pawan Kalyan has underlined that the Andhra Pradesh alliance must work with collective responsibility, while also making it clear that Jana Sena’s identity and leadership will remain strong within the coalition. Pawan Kalyan Reaffirms Alliance Commitment Before the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections, Pawan Kalyan clearly stated that the larger purpose of the alliance was more important than the individual interests

A shocking incident occurred in Outer Delhi on May 11, 2026, when a woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus. The victim boarded the bus at Saraswati Vihar bus stand around midnight. CCTV cameras along the 7-kilometer route captured the bus journey, including passages near Deepali Chowk Metro, Mangolpuri flyover, Peeragarhi, and Udyog Nagar Metro, before stopping near Nangloi railway road. The private bus was seized and brought to Rani Bagh Police Station, with the news of t

The controversy surrounding Sanatan Dharma was reignited in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, with DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin advocating once again for the ‘eradication of Sanatan’ on the floor of the house. His remarks, made on the first day of the assembly session post the 2026 state elections, mirrored his earlier controversial comments, where he likened Sanatan Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria. These statements sparked widespread outrage, particularly from the BJP, which has conti

In a significant political milestone, Himanta Biswa Sarma has been sworn in as Assam’s Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, making history as the first non-Congress leader in the state to achieve this feat. Sarma's swearing-in ceremony took place on May 12, 2026, after the BJP-led NDA secured a record victory in the Assam Assembly elections, further solidifying the party's dominance in the state. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad

The Delhi government is preparing to introduce mandatory Pink Saheli Cards for women commuters to continue availing free bus rides across the capital starting this July. The move is part of a broader plan to encourage digital ticketing and reduce manual processing in public transport services. NEW DELHI: Women travelling on Delhi government buses may soon need a Pink Saheli Card to continue enjoying free rides under the state’s public transport welfare scheme. Acco

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first-ever BJP chief minister on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after the party secured a historic landslide victory in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony began at 11:00 AM IST at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Governor R. N. Ravi administer

Political observers are drawing parallels between the Chandrababu Naidu–KCR fallout in undivided Andhra Pradesh and the rise of Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal politics. Politics often turns on unexpected moments that later reshape entire political landscapes. A small disagreement or a denied opportunity can sometimes create leaders who go on to challenge the very systems they once supported. Many political analysts are now comparing the re

Finn Allen played a blistering knock of 100* off just 47 balls to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 143, KKR achieved the target with 34 balls to spare, thanks to Allen’s explosive performance that included 10 sixes and five fours. Cameron Green supported with an unbeaten 33 from 27 balls, ensuring that KKR never looked in trouble.

Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal CM After BJP’s Big Win Suvendu Adhikari has been named West Bengal chief minister after BJP’s historic 2026 victory, a decision driven by caste arithmetic, grassroots strength and his direct challenge to Mamata Banerjee. The BJP’s choice is not just about rewarding a winning leader. It is a signal that the party wants to reshape Bengal politics from the ground up. Why BJP Picked Suvendu Adhikari

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through political circles, Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal on Wednesday, May 6. Eyewitnesses have described the attack as a professional, pre-planned hit. Rath's tragic death is the latest in a string of mysterious and suspicious deaths surrounding Adhikari’s trusted aides, and it comes amid rising tensions related to post-poll violence in the state. Is there

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not

Madhyamgram, West Bengal — A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday May 6, 2026, police said.

Following a historic victory in West Bengal, which many have called the "final frontier" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), top leaders of the party, including National President Nitin Nabin, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, state president Virendra Sachdeva, and MP Bansuri Swaraj, visited the iconic Kali Bari Mandir in Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi, on May 5 offered prayers and seeked blessings for the party’s upcoming government in the state. After the prayer ceremony, Nabin addressed

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s reported election victory in West Bengal, the White House said. The message came shortly after results indicated the BJP had secured power in the eastern Indian state, ending more than a d