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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again urged citizens across the country to conserve petrol and diesel, avoid unnecessary imports and reduce activities that lead to excessive foreign currency spending. Stressing the need for collective responsibility during a period of global uncertainty and economic pressure, the Prime Minister said every Indian must contribute through disciplined and practical everyday actions.

The pursuit of early childhood education in the National Capital Territory of Delhi is an inherently fraught endeavour, characterised by fierce competition, rigorous admission protocols, and significant financial and emotional investment by parents. For families navigating this complex landscape, the moment a child steps into a nursery classroom represents the culmination of immense effort and the beginning of a lifelong pedagogical journey.

West Bengal witnessed one of the biggest political changes in its modern history on Saturday, 9th May, when BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of the state. For the first time ever, the Bharatiya Janata Party formed a government in Bengal, ending more than fifteen years of Trinamool Congress rule under Mamata Banerjee.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a massive and spiritually charged roadshow in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan as the country celebrated 75 years of the consecration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple. The temple, regarded by millions as a symbol of India’s civilisational strength, spiritual continuity and cultural pride, witnessed grand celebrations under the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting on May 11 at Nabanna, the state’s administrative headquarters in Howrah. The meeting, held on the 14th floor of the high-security government building, was closely watched across the state as the newly formed government began outlining its priorities after the Assembly election victory.

Documents related to Immovable Property Returns (IPR) filed by IAS officers in Madhya Pradesh have revealed a striking pattern of investment in Guradi Ghat village located in the Kolar region near Bhopal. According to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar, nearly 50 officers from different parts of the country purchased agricultural land in the same area on the very same day, raising serious questions about the timing and nature of the transactions.

India’s scientific community has marked a major milestone after Professor Kuljeet Kaur Marhas from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad became the first Indian woman to be elected as Fellow of The Meteoritical Society. The recognition is regarded as one of the highest honours in the field of meteoritics and planetary science, placing her among some of the world’s most respected researchers studying the origins of planets, meteorites, and the Solar System itself.

Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir openly issued threats against the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, during an interview with Bangladeshi media channel ‘Face the People’. The controversial remarks surfaced only a few days after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister on Saturday, 9th May, triggering sharp political reactions across the state.

The political landscape of West Bengal has undergone a seismic shift. After a dominating 15-year rule, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has faced a decisive defeat at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the historic 2026 Assembly elections. Yet, as the dust settles and the new administration takes charge, the TMC refuses to accept the electoral mandate quietly. Instead, the party continues to aggressively point fingers at the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging that a calculated, large-scale deletion of voters orchestrated their downfall.

A major public dispute has taken center stage in the state of Telangana following the complete destruction of a historic Shiva temple. This sacred site, dating back eight centuries to the renowned Kakatiya era, was leveled in the Warangal district. The demolition occurred under the current Congress state government as workers were clearing a large plot of land intended for a brand-new government school project. The sudden loss of the ancient shrine has sparked intense anger among local residents, dedicated historians, and heritage preservation activists.