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    Mamata Banerjee appears in Calcutta HC to argue post-poll violence case

    The Federal
    14 May 2026 1:26 PM IST

    Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a post-poll violence case linked to attacks on TMC workers after Bengal election results

    Mamata Banerjee
    West Bengal
    Suvendu Adhikari
    India

    SIR effect: Bengal, Bihar to bar deleted names from welfare schemes

    14 May 2026 1:07 PM IST
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    Delhi

    Woman gang raped on bus in Delhi; two arrested, AAP says 'Nirbhaya repeated'

    14 May 2026 12:32 PM IST
    In Lucknow, as a royal kitchen undergoes restoration, locals recall a flavour only partly surviving
    The Eighth Column

    In Lucknow, as a 'royal kitchen' undergoes restoration, locals recall a flavour only partly surviving

    14 May 2026 12:27 PM IST
    V D Satheesan

    Why and how VD Satheesan became the inevitable choice as Kerala CM

    14 May 2026 12:08 PM IST
    VD Satheesan
    LIVE

    LIVE! VD Satheesan set to meet Governor; Pinarayi is Oppn Leader

    14 May 2026 10:49 AM IST
    Trump Xi

    Taiwan, Iran, trade: Key highlights of Trump-Xi meet in China amid global turmoil

    14 May 2026 10:38 AM IST
    Sugar

    Centre bans sugar exports till September to stabilize domestic prices

    14 May 2026 9:34 AM IST
    Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav

    Prateek Yadav had DVT, cardiac issues, hospitalised on April 29, says doctor

    14 May 2026 9:08 AM IST
    111 killed, 72 injured as storm, heavy rain batter Uttar Pradesh

    111 killed, 72 injured as storm, heavy rain batter Uttar Pradesh

    14 May 2026 8:04 AM IST
    Martin family wins across three parties

    Martin family’s political influence extends to Puducherry; will Jose Charles be a minister?

    14 May 2026 7:31 AM IST
    Vijay and AIADMK

    Vijay's floor test win: Is AIADMK going the Shiv Sena way?

    14 May 2026 6:30 AM IST
    Noida wage protest

    Energy, economy woes: Noida workers saw it coming, but no one listened

    14 May 2026 6:20 AM IST
    Congress CM Face

    Kerala CM: Why is Congress struggling to make a decision?

    13 May 2026 11:23 PM IST
    The Guruvayur Temple in Kerala recently made headlines by organising purufication rituals after a non-Hindu vlogger dipped her foot in the shrines holy pond. (Pic: iStock)

    Hinduism not bound by rituals: SC on women’s entry in places of worship

    The Federal
    13 May 2026 9:01 PM IST

    The Supreme court observed that even lighting a lamp at home can signify Hinduism, during a hearing on petitions on discrimination against women in...

    Hijab ban in Karnataka classrooms revoked; BJP govt’s 2022 order withdrawn

    Hijab ban in Karnataka classrooms revoked; BJP govt’s 2022 order withdrawn

    13 May 2026 8:38 PM IST
    Students affected by exam leaks

    NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Will conducting exam online solve problem?

    13 May 2026 7:59 PM IST
    Trust vote won, but AIADMKs fracture is the real story

    Trust vote won, but AIADMK's fracture is the real story

    13 May 2026 7:56 PM IST
    Karnataka seer booked under POCSO Act over abuse allegations by minor boy

    Karnataka seer booked under POCSO Act over abuse allegations by minor boy

    13 May 2026 6:12 PM IST
    Bengal heist: How BJP captured the state by hollowing out democracy

    Bengal heist: How BJP captured the state by hollowing out democracy

    13 May 2026 6:00 PM IST
    Trisha in Karuppu - the pivot after the change in Tamil Nadus political climate

    From audio launch snub to becoming face of trailer: Trisha's Karuppu pivot

    13 May 2026 5:53 PM IST
    RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

    RBI Governor warns of fuel price rise if the West Asia conflict prolongs

    13 May 2026 5:43 PM IST
    Vaastu, astrology, gemmology - Indian politicians are eager believers

    From astrology and vaastu to numerology and nameology, Indian netas’ faith in the occult runs deep

    13 May 2026 5:23 PM IST
    US, China relations

    Trump’s China visit: Will it help resolve Iran conflict?

    13 May 2026 5:17 PM IST
    IUML, Congress, UCC

    Kerala CM post: Protests in Wayanad against Rahul, Priyanka

    13 May 2026 5:00 PM IST
    Student found dead in hostel of BITS Pilani Goa campus; cops launch probe

    3 killed, 5 injured in suspected militant attack in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district

    13 May 2026 4:37 PM IST
    Bandi Sanjay Kumars son

    POCSO case: ‘Absconding’ posters on Bandi Sanjay’s son surface across Hyderabad

    13 May 2026 4:34 PM IST
    Haryana civic polls

    BJP sweeps Haryana civic polls, bags Ambala and Sonipat, takes lead in Panchkula

    13 May 2026 3:45 PM IST
    Vijays floor test win triggers CV Shanmugam vs Edappadi Palaniswami row

    AIADMK left splintered as Vijay government sails through floor test

    13 May 2026 3:16 PM IST
    Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

    IPL: 8 teams and 4 slots, here is how the playoff math is playing out

    13 May 2026 3:15 PM IST
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