Govt brings new LPG rule: What is it? How will it impact households?

The current US-Iran situation has again disrupted oil and gas supply, and meanwhile, India has introduced a new rule that will directly impact lakhs of households across the country. Under the new rule, the government has made it mandatory for all households to give up all LPG cylinders except one.
Defiant Mamata Banerjee determined to fight, to move SC over alleged poll rigging, here’s all you need to know

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is preparing to take alleged election rigging in West Bengal to the Supreme Court. This comes after she chose not to step down as Chief Minister in the wake of the BJP’s historic victory in the state.
Vijay CM Oath taking ceremony: TVK struggles to get numbers, Governor says ‘come with 118’; What happened so far?

Vijay’s TVK is struggling to get majority mark as it seeks support from parties other than Congress which has already given him support. The party is still six seats short to form government delaying Tamil Nadu CM swearing-in.
Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar likely to join Samrat Choudhary’s cabinet on May 7

Nishant Kumar kicked off his ‘Sadbhav Yatra’ or Goodwill Tour on May 3, traveling from Patna to Valmikinagar. He continued the tour the next day from Valmikinagar, attending multiple events across West Champaran and East Champaran districts.
West Bengal Polls and SIR: Did 91 lakh deletions shift outcome?

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in the Assembly. TMC won 80 seats and is currently leading in one for which counting is underway. Did SIR impact the election results?
TVK chief Vijay thanks PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi for their wishes on his Tamil Nadu election victory

The TVK, which was launched in 2024, has scripted history after winning 108 of the 234 assembly seats on its electoral debut. This marks a major political shift in the southern state where two Dravidian parties have dominated elections for several decades.
Trump congratulates PM Modi after BJP wins West Bengal elections: ‘Historic and decisive’

The statement from the US president comes after the BJP, long considered a Hindi heartland party, secured its first-ever victory in West Bengal — a state that has traditionally been ruled by leftist and centrist parties.
Explosion in scooter outside BSF headquarters in Jalandhar, incident triggers panic

The Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar witnessed a shocking incident after an explosion was reported outside the facility, according to reports which also suggested that the explosion took place in a scooter triggering fire which caused panic at the site.
TVK’s Vijay issues first statement since winning Tamil Nadu election: ‘We stood boldly and fearlessly on battlefield’

The comments come after the 51-year-old actor-turned-politician stumped many by winning 108 seats in the state assembly election, leaving behind two Dravidian giants that have dominated regional politics for decades.
TVK chief Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7? Report says nine ministers to be sworn in

Earlier in the day, Vijay had met winning candidates from the TVK at his residence in Chennai to discuss cabinet formation. The developments come after Vijay stumped many as his party won 108 of the 234 seats in the recently-concluded state assembly election.