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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice-Chief of Air Staff

He has been associated with the Indian Air Force’s modernisation drive and indigenous fighter aircraft programmes

'Common Man In Search Of....' After BJP Exit, Annamalai Rebrands Himself With New X Bio

Annamalai quit the BJP on Friday, ending days of suspense over his political future in a party that made him one of the most recognisable faces of Tamil Nadu

Free bus pass for all students: Educationists and student organisations welcome move

Andhra NDA Finalises Rajya Sabha Seat Sharing; TDP To Contest 3 Seats, Jana Sena Gets 1

NDA in Andhra Pradesh finalises Rajya Sabha seat sharing, TDP to contest three seats, Jana Sena Party one, leaders also review electoral roll revision and organisational plans.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announces exclusive secretariats to address public grievances, issues of NRIs

The proposed secretariat for handling public grievances would be headed by a Minister and it would reach out to organisations holding potests

BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates for five States; two Union Ministers left out

Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian not renominated as party fields mix of organisational leaders and younger faces

Supporters upset over their leaders not making it to State Cabinet

Kannada organisations write to Congress president supporting the cause of H.K. Patil whose name does not feature in the first list of Ministers

Supreme Court ruling enhances victim protection for trafficking survivors, says Prajwala founder

Organisation calls for comprehensive anti-trafficking law, survivors welcome victim protection framework, compensation and rehabilitation measures

New KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad to play balancing act between Karnataka govt. and Congress ahead of 2028 Assembly elections

The idea is that while Shivakumar would focus on governance, Hariprasad would focus on party organisation, and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on providing ideological and political guidance

Kuki organisation in Manipur opposes SIR of electoral rolls

Kuki Inpi Manipur doubts the fairness of the exercise as 59,000 Kuki-Zo people continue to remain displaced

Army takes cognisance of captain's proposal to partner at Nashik passing-out parade

Videos of a surprise proposal by a newly commissioned pilot at the passing-out parade on Tuesday at near Nashik in Maharashtra has been going viral.

With Eye On Upcoming Polls, Congress Plans Major Organisational Reshuffle

Last week, Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Organisation General Secretary KC Venugopal to discuss the changes.

Another Jolt For TMC? Kolkata Mayor, Close Aide To Mamata Firhad Hakim Wants To Step Down

The development comes at a politically sensitive time for the ruling TMC, which has been battling internal dissent and organisational challenges.

TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor

Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from party supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said on Wednesday, amid deepening turmoil within the opposition party following its electoral defeat in West Bengal.The announcement came as the TMC grappled with its most serious internal crisis since losing power, with a large section of its legislators openly rebelling against the party leadership and seeking a reorganisation of the legislature wing.Also read: TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meetingThe political churn was visible on Wednesday when Hakim, along with TMC MLAs Nayana Bandyopadhyay, Ashok Deb and Kunal Ghosh, attended an administrative review meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna, a development that added a fresh dimension to the ongoing unrest within the party, PTI reported.The attendance of several leaders considered close to Banerjee at the government meeting came even as the party's legislative wing appeared headed for an unprecedented split.Rebels stake claim to legislature leadershipHours earlier, 58 dissident TMC MLAs formally extended support to expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the new leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, according to PTI.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by fellow rebel MLA Sandipan Saha and other dissident legislators, met the Speaker and submitted letters of support purportedly signed by 58 MLAs.The rebel faction also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders, and Raghunathganj MLA Akhruzzaman as the chief whip.Ritabrata Banerjee, Khan and Saha were also present at the chief minister's administrative review meeting later in the day.The developments followed a gathering of dissident legislators at the Assembly earlier on Wednesday. Significantly, none of the MLAs who attended the rebels' meeting had participated in Mamata Banerjee's dharna in central Kolkata on Tuesday, highlighting the growing divide between the party leadership and the dissident bloc.Also read: TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in BengalPolitical signals from administrative meetingsSeveral leaders identified with the Kalighat leadership, including Hakim, Bandyopadhyay, Deb and Ghosh, skipped the Assembly meeting and instead attended the Nabanna review meeting.The latest development comes days after senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering speculation over shifting political equations within the opposition camp after the assembly election setback.Political observers told PTI that with another set of TMC leaders attending Wednesday's meeting, the line between administrative engagement and political messaging was becoming increasingly blurred in West Bengal's evolving post-election landscape.The BJP government has maintained that such meetings are inclusive administrative exercises. During the previous TMC regime, BJP leaders had often alleged that opposition legislators were excluded from official review meetings.Soon after assuming office, Adhikari announced that opposition MPs and MLAs would be invited to government programmes and district-level administrative review meetings.Also read: TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbingParty debates participationReacting to the participation of TMC legislators in such meetings last week, Kunal Ghosh had said the matter was being discussed within the party."We are not in favour of boycotting administrative meetings called by the state government. But when our party workers are being assaulted and rendered homeless in post-poll violence, we need to think twice before attending such meetings. Our party is also discussing whether we should continue participating in these meetings or not," he had said.The ongoing turmoil comes against the backdrop of the TMC's crushing assembly election defeat and growing uncertainty over the party's future leadership structure.

Trinamool Congress announces organisational overhaul amid internal rebellion, dissolves all committees in Bengal

The decision comes hours after dissident TMC MLAs moved the Assembly Speaker seeking recognition as a separate legislature party, deepening the crisis within the organisation following its recent electoral setback

‘Unrecognisable, everyone severely burnt’: Relatives rush to hospital after Delhi fire

The hospital's waiting area was filled with people scanning lists, making frantic phone calls and seeking information from officials as victims of the blaze were brought in

Zyoin Group & KDEM sign MoU to accelerate GCC growth in Karnataka

The two organisations will work together to support companies across various stages of their GCC lifecycle, including market entry, operational setup, and scale-up

‘No One Is Recognisable’: Families Search For Loved Ones After Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21

Hospital was packed with anxious families checking lists, making phone calls and speaking to officials as victims of Delhi fire were brought in for treatment and identification.

80% chance of El Nino forming between June and August, warns World Meteorological Organisation

In India, an El Nino is associated with a weaker monsoon and harsher summer.

From booths to governance: BJP shares organisational blueprint with Nepal's RSP

From booths to governance: BJP shares organisational blueprint with Nepal's RSP