'Time will answer': DK Shivakumar on Karnataka CM buzz amid leadership change speculation Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that "time will decide" his potential elevation to Chief Minister, amidst growing speculation of a leadership change in the state's Congress government. This comes as the Siddaramaiah-led government approaches a significant milestone, fueling discussions about a possible power-sharing arrangement. #Chief_Minister #Deputy_Chief #leadership_change #Time #Congress_government #Karnataka_Deputy #Shivakumar_stated #state_Congress #speculation_Karnataka #amidst_growing
Three years on, DKS looks to Congress high command as tussle with Siddaramaiah for CM post continues Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed speculation of a rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating they will visit Delhi if summoned by the party high command. This comes after a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid ongoing rumors about leadership tussle within the state government. #Chief_Minister #Deputy_Chief #Minister_Siddaramaiah #Karnataka_Deputy #high_command #continues_Karnataka #Shivakumar_dismissed #visit_Delhi #party_high #Congress_high
'Wants to function like family': TVK's unity pitch amid alliance strain over AIADMK rebels Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay desires a unified cabinet, including supporting parties, amidst alliance strains. Cracks appeared as CPM threatened to withdraw support if rebel AIADMK MLAs are inducted, citing a mandate for clean governance. The TVK government, formed with outside support, faces a crucial decision on cabinet expansion. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Minister_Vijay #Vijay_desires #amidst_alliance #including_supporting #supporting_parties #rebels_Tamil #alliance_strain
How Vijay’s astrologer row put spotlight on politicians’ ‘star’ connection Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Joseph_Vijay #Special_Duty #connection_Tamil #Vijay_appointed #star’_connection #row_put #put_spotlight
Himanta's wife passport row: Congress MP Randeep Surjewala summoned by Assam police on Saturday In a notable escalation, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has received a summons to report to Guwahati on May 23 as part of the Assam crime branch's investigation into a controversial passport matter involving Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. This comes after Pawan Khera faced scrutiny related to her passport and citizenship claims. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Congress_leader #Minister_Himanta #Randeep_Singh #Singh_Surjewala #Randeep_Surjewala #involving_Chief #Surjewala_summoned
CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging continued support for their rights. Observed annually on May 18, the day marks the bloody conclusion of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009, a period that saw immense civilian suffering and wartime atrocities. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Joseph_Vijay #Mullivaikkal_Remembrance #Tamil_diaspora #global_Tamil #Remembrance_Day #Day_Tamil #Vijay_expresses
Delhi moves from 'Achiever' to 'Exemplar' category in LEADS 2025 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the national capital has secured a place in the highest 'Exemplar' category in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 Index, marking a major jump from its earlier 'Achiever' status. #Chief_Minister #Rekha_Gupta #Minister_Rekha #Delhi_Chief #national_capital #Logistics_Ease #Delhi_moves #Achiever #Exemplar #major_jump
‘Will erode goodwill’: Congress warns Vijay against inducting rebel AIADMK MLAs into Tamil Nadu govt Congress has cautioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay against incorporating rebel AIADMK members into his government. Karti Chidambaram stressed that the public mandate was for a government independent of both AIADMK and DMK. Inducting the splinter group, he warned, would significantly damage Vijay's goodwill and credibility, urging him to remain true to the electoral mandate. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Nadu_govt #Minister_Vijay #rebel_AIADMK #cautioned_Tamil #Congress_warns #govt_Congress #erode_goodwill’
'Those who want to leave can go': Mamata Banerjee amid internal dissent after Bengal poll debacle Following a significant electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has told unhappy party leaders they are free to leave, vowing to rebuild the Trinamool Congress. She urged loyalists to restore damaged party offices and reconnect with grassroots workers, asserting the party will not bow down despite the perceived "looting" of the people's mandate. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Trinamool_Congress #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_Chief #electoral_defeat #Bengal_poll #Banerjee_amid #amid_internal
10 days of ‘manthan’ for Kerala’s ‘simhasanam’: Why Congress picked VD Satheesan over KC Venugopal After intense deliberations, VD Satheesan has been chosen as Kerala's new Chief Minister, overcoming strong contenders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Key factors included alliance support, grassroots sentiment, and Satheesan's vocal opposition to the incumbent government, making him the preferred choice for a stable UDF administration. #Chief_Minister #Kerala #Minister #strong_contenders #Ramesh_Chennithala #Venugopal #Chennithala #Congress_picked #intense_deliberations #overcoming_strong
How VD Satheesan became Kerala CM: Inside Congress' 10-day showdown After a tense 10-day wait and intense internal lobbying, VD Satheesan has been named the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the assembly elections triggered a fierce leadership race, with supporters of Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala campaigning vigorously. The party high command ultimately made the decision after extensive consultations. #Chief_Minister #Kerala #Inside #Congress' #Congress-led_UDF #Ramesh_Chennithala #Satheesan #Inside_Congress' #internal_lobbying #intense_internal
Two days WFH, weekly 'no vehicle day': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils fuel-saving steps after PM Modi's call Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled significant austerity measures, slashing official vehicle fuel quotas by 20% and mandating Metro use for ministers and officers every Monday. A weekly 'No Vehicle Day' and a six-month ban on new vehicle purchases are also in effect. #Chief_Minister #Rekha_Gupta #Minister_Rekha #Delhi_Chief #Gupta_unveils #Modi_call #mandating_Metro #days_WFH #call_Delhi #austerity_measures
Congress faster than BJP in selecting CM: Ajay Maken Congress leader Ajay Maken countered claims of delay in selecting Kerala's Chief Minister by stating the party averages five days to pick a CM, significantly faster than the BJP's 7.2-day average. #Chief_Minister #Ajay_Maken #Kerala_Chief #Maken_Congress #leader_Ajay #Maken_countered #selecting_Kerala
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari retains Bhabanipur, the seat where he defeated Mamata, over Nandigram West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #assembly_elections #Bengal_Chief #Suvendu_Adhikari #Suvendu #Minister_Suvendu #Nandigram_West #defeated_Mamata
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay revokes astrologer's appointment as OSD after allies raise objections Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Radhan Pandit, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) following opposition criticism. The decision came a day after the appointment, which had drawn objections that personal beliefs should not influence governance. Pandit, a close aide and party spokesperson, was to assist in political coordination and advisory functions. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Minister_Vijay #Special_Duty #Radhan_Pandit #Vijay_revokes #opposition_criticism #objections_Tamil
Kerala CM suspense may end today, Congress wraps up final huddle Congress leadership is nearing a decision to end Kerala's week-long Chief Minister deadlock after internal party discussions. Senior leaders, including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, are expected to finalize the successor to the Left Front's decade-long rule. The prolonged uncertainty has somewhat dulled the UDF's election victory, with three prominent figures vying for the top post. #Chief_Minister #Congress_leadership #week-long_Chief #Minister_deadlock #Congress_wraps #huddle_Congress #end_Kerala #Kerala_week-long #end_today #party_discussions
Omar Abdullah’s ‘liquor consumption religion-centric’ comment sparks debate Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the region's liquor policy, stating shops are for those whose religion permits consumption. His comments come amid a 100-day anti-drug campaign, with calls to extend it to liquor. Abdullah highlighted his government's efforts to prevent youth from consuming alcohol, including not opening new shops. #Chief_Minister #Omar #Kashmir_Chief #Minister_Omar #Omar_Abdullah #sparks_debate #debate_Jammu #religion_permits #consumption_religion-centric’ #permits_consumption
Suvendu government to roll out ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme from June 1; Bengal women to get Rs 3,000 monthly West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous "Lakshmir Bhandar." The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #BJP_government #Suvendu_Adhikari #Minister_Suvendu #Annapurna_Bhandaar #Annapurna_Bhandar’ #monthly_West #Suvendu_government #Annapurna
'Fear out, trust in': Suvendu Adhikari takes 6 big decisions as Bengal CM in first cabinet meet West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting, approving six key decisions to end state-Centre deadlock. These include facilitating land for BSF border fencing, rolling out central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and aligning IAS/IPS officers with central training. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Suvendu_Adhikari #cabinet_meeting #big_decisions #Suvendu #Minister_Suvendu #meet_West #Adhikari_chaired #state-Centre_deadlock
Krishnavataram declared tax-free in UP; CM Yogi Adityanath orders district-wide screenings for children and youth In a significant recognition of its growing popularity and cultural impact, Krishnavataram has been declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The announcement marks a proud milestone for the film, which continues to enjoy a strong and successful theatrical run. The decision by the Uttar Pradesh government reflects the film’s widespread acceptance and its ability to connect with viewers on a larger scale. With this move, the movie is expected to reach an even wider audience, encouraging more people to experience the film in theatres. The Chief Minister also directed the Information Department to organise special screenings of the film in every district so that children and young people could connect with Indian culture and heritage. The special screening was attended by Team Krishnavataram, represented by producer Sajan Raj Kurup, director Hardik Gajjar, lead actors Siddharth Gupta and Sanskruti Jayana, along with producers Shobha Sant and Poonam Shroff Gajjar. The tax-free status is also seen as an acknowledgement of the film’s storytelling, production value, and audience engagement. It further strengthens the film’s position as one of the notable cinematic releases of the year. The epic saga has been winning appreciation for its visual extravaganza, soul-stirring music, impressive storytelling, and fresh cast. The film stars Siddha... #Yogi #Chief_Minister #Yogi_Adityanath #Adityanath #Uttar_Pradesh #Minister_Yogi #Adityanath_orders #declared_tax-free #cultural_impact #Krishnavataram_declared
