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New Delhi: A scheduled meeting of newly elected legislators of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), chaired by party chief Mamata Banerjee, was postponed on Sunday after a majority of the party’s MLAs failed to attend. The development comes against the backdrop of escalating political tensions in West Bengal following alleged attacks on senior TMC leaders. The meeting was slated to take place at Mamata Banerjee’s residence in Kolkata’s Kalighat area at 3 pm. However, reports indicated that only around 20 of the party’s 80 MLAs reached the venue, leading the leadership to defer the gathering. Addressing the media, TMC spokesperson Kunal…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa registered a mixed performance in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for May 2026, with the state posting robust growth in State GST (SGST) revenues even as its overall GST collections declined compared to the same period last year. According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, Goa’s overall GST revenue stood at ₹535 crore in May 2026, down 8% from ₹582 crore collected in May 2025. However, Goa’s SGST collections showed significant improvement. Pre-settlement SGST revenue increased by 18% from ₹192 crore in May 2025 to ₹226 crore in May 2026. After the settlement…

New Delhi: India’s solar industry entered a new phase on June 1 as the government implemented stricter sourcing norms requiring solar projects under net-metering and open-access arrangements to use only domestically manufactured solar cells. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported components, particularly from China. Under the revised regulations, solar modules installed in eligible projects must contain cells sourced exclusively from manufacturers approved under the government’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. The rule applies to rooftop solar installations, including those under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, as…

New Delhi: The Suvendu Adhikari-led government in West Bengal underwent a major cabinet expansion on Monday, with 35 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators taking oath as ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Governor R. N. Ravi at Lok Bhavan. The expansion comes three weeks after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister on May 9 following the BJP’s decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The party secured 208 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee. With the induction of 35 new ministers, the state cabinet…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has acknowledged that resentment following organisational appointments is a natural occurrence in any political party, while stressing the need for unity and collective action. In a statement, the party said it respects every viewpoint and is committed to reaching out to all leaders and workers who may have concerns regarding recent appointments. “Resentment after appointments is natural in any political party. We respect every viewpoint and will reach out to everyone. Our effort will be to unite every Congress worker and leader under one banner and move forward together,”…

New Delhi: The investigation into the recent attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee has taken a fresh political turn after several of the accused arrested in connection with the incident were allegedly found to have links with former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra. The incident occurred during Banerjee’s visit to South 24 Parganas on Saturday, where he was meeting families affected by alleged post-poll violence. According to police, stones, eggs, and shoes were allegedly hurled at the TMC leader, resulting in minor injuries. Videos from the scene also showed chaotic moments in which attempts were…

New Delhi: The Manipur Police has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation on social media, describing recent allegations targeting security forces and police personnel as “baseless” and “grossly false.” Authorities have also announced legal action against individuals found responsible for circulating misleading content. The warning comes amid ongoing efforts to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur, where communities affected by years of ethnic tensions have been attempting to rebuild trust and return to daily life. The controversy followed an incident on May 30, 2026, when unidentified armed miscreants allegedly opened fire near Kharam Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi…