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“I will be the only power centre in Tamil Nadu’: CM Vijay in maiden speech; promises fair & transparent govt

Chennai,, 10/5: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C Joseph Vijay, on Sunday, took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, establishing the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in the state in 60 years. During his speech at the Jawaharlal Nehru indoor stadium.in Chennai, Vijay promised to lead a transparent government and asserted that he “will…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA leader in Assam assembly, to take oath as CM for second term

Guwahati, 10/5: MLAs in Assam on Sunday elected Himanta Biswa Sarma as the leader of the legislature party, in a step towards making him the Chief Minister for the second straight term Legislators of BJP’s regional allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) also endorsed the decision regarding Sarma as the leader…

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Tamil Nadu gets its new leading man as TVK chief Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister amid loud cheers

Chennai, 10/5: Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay was on Sunday sworn-in as the first non-DMK, AIADMK Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in six decades, heralding a new era in the state’s glorious political history. 51-year-old Vijay, clad in a black overcoat and dark trouser, was administered the oath of office and secrecy at 10 am by Governor…

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Three Killed, One Critical After Truck Hits Bike, Scooty On NH-16 In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: At least three people, including a young woman, were killed and another critically injured after a speeding truck hit a bike and a scooter on National Highway-16 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening, police said.The accident occurred on the overbridge near the Fire Station square while the victims were travelling from the Rasulgarh side of…

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Lt Gen Raja Subramani appointed new CDS; Vice Admiral Swaminathan to take over as Navy chief

New Delhi, 9/8: Former Vice Chief of the Indian Army Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani on Saturday was appointed as the country’s third Chief of Defence Staff to carry forward the reforms in higher defence, including the creation of long awaited theatre command. The Union government also appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan – a…

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Vinesh Phogat accused of doping, indiscipline; WFI declares her ineligible to compete till June 26

New Delhi, 9/5:The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to ace-wrester Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping violations. The federation declared her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26, 2026 for failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under…

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1 Indian crew member dead, 4 injured after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, May 9: A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members capsized near the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire, leaving one Indian national dead and four receiving burn injuries, said a Government source.The incident occured on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still working to determine the exact cause…

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