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Suvendu Adhikari performs 'gau puja' during first ISKCON visit as Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the ISKCON headquarters in Nadia district. He performed 'gau puja' and interacted with monks. The visit followed the BJP's assembly election victory. Security was tightened around the temple complex. The CM showed interest in ISKCON's activities. This visit carried political significance in the…

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West Bengal Annapurna Yojana direct link: Here's how to download, apply and fill the form, eligibility and what to do if enrollment fails online

West Bengal is launching the Annapurna Yojana. Women in the state will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. Forms will be issued from May 27, 2026. Beneficiaries will receive funds as soon as registration is complete. BJP will organize camps to help those unable to fill forms. Only Indian citizens are eligible…

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BJP names new chiefs for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura units

Harsh Malhotra is the new Delhi BJP president. Nitin Nabin, the party's national president, made the appointment. Virendra Sachdeva previously held the position. Appointments were also announced for Haryana, Punjab, and Tripura units. Archana Gupta will lead Haryana. Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon takes charge of Punjab. Abhishek Debroy is the…

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Dharmendra Pradhan’s guide to surviving India’s exam crisis

This May, CBSE’s Class 12 board results arrived like a bad smell in an already scorching summer – hard to ignore, unwelcome, and somehow spreading everywhere.

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30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC govt's direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the 'Annapurna Bhandar' initiative, set to take over from the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' program. This revamped financial support scheme will now target eligible women, providing them with a monthly sum of Rs 3,000. Notably, around 30 lakh beneficiaries from the old program…

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SIR verdict: Outcome was apparent; BJP will decide who can vote, says Yogendra Yadav

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activist Yogendra Yadav strongly criticizes the verdict. He claims the ruling BJP will now determine who can vote. Yadav alleges the court focused on grievance redressal instead of constitutional validity. He believes the decision authorizes the…

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Trinamool Congress' MLA Dilip Mondal arrested by Bengal police from Puri for making 'provocative' remarks

West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remarks made during a victory rally. Mondal was reportedly staying at a hotel. He is being brought to Kolkata on transit remand. A video of his alleged threats to…

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Leadership tussle in Karnataka: BJP's Sanjay Saraogi says infighting 'permanent feature' of Congress

"The Congress party's internal affairs--specifically, their constant internal squabbling and infighting--are a permanent feature of the party. That is why you may have observed that whenever the opposition, even by some fluke, manages to form a government, they rarely return to power," Saraogi told ANI.

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BJP says LoP Rahul Gandhi opposed SIR as he sided with 'illegal infiltrators'

The Supreme Court has affirmed the Election Commission's authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This decision validates the process as constitutional and essential for fair elections. The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for opposing the revision, alleging they supported illegal voters.

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Odisha: Rajya Sabha bypoll to seat vacated by Samantaray to be held on June 18

The Election Commission announced a bypoll for a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on June 18. Debashish Samantaray resigned from the BJD and the Rajya Sabha, subsequently joining the BJP. The notification will be issued on June 1, with nominations closing on June 8. Voting will occur on June 18…

The Economic Times

Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.

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UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam Assembly

Assam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion. Tribal communities are exempt, preserving their traditional laws. The bill seeks to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Supporters believe it is a historic step…

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Punjab civic polls: Political workers clash at several places; 63.94 per cent voter turnout recorded

Punjab witnessed civic elections on Tuesday. Clashes and allegations of booth capturing were reported across several locations. The polling saw a turnout of 63.94 percent. The elections are considered crucial ahead of next year's assembly polls. Counting of votes will take place on May 29. Several political leaders condemned the…

The Economic Times

FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'Ganda Dharma' remark

An FIR has been registered against TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma at an Eid celebration last year. A lawyer's complaint states Banerjee referred to the religion as "ganda dharma" (dirty religion), hurting followers' sentiments and promoting disharmony. The FIR includes charges of criminal…

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Kejriwal’s One Question On Oil Left BJP Defending Fast

Every time petrol and diesel prices rise, millions of Indians feel the pressure instantly. From auto drivers to office workers, from delivery boys to middle-class families, everyone ends up paying more. This time, the debate exploded after Arvind Kejriwal publicly questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over why India is not…

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Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'

Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's new BJP government's announcement of a "detect, delete and deport" policy. Holding centres are being set up across districts for apprehended foreigners. The move revives scenes from last winter's…

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PM Modi completes 12 years in office; BJP, Union ministers hail his leadership

On May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's Prime Minister with landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and again became the prime minister for the 3rd time in 2024.

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NEET protests rock MCD House; chaos forces repeated adjournments

Delhi Municipal Corporation House meetings faced chaos. AAP and Congress councillors protested, disrupting proceedings. The NEET paper leak and issues with the BJP-led Centre were central to the demonstrations. Several agenda items were postponed due to the disruptions. The Mayor accused AAP of creating disorder. Development funds were released for…

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Muslim organisations press Congress for one Rajya Sabha seat in Karnataka

Muslim organisations are pressing the Congress party for a Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka. Elections for four seats are scheduled for June 18. The Congress is expected to win three seats. The Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations insists on one seat for a Muslim candidate.

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Karnataka 'hate speech' bill unnecessary, existing framework adequate: Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry has informed Karnataka that its proposed bill to curb hate speech might be unnecessary. Existing laws are deemed sufficient to address such issues. The Ministry conveyed this stance to the Karnataka government. The state had sent the bill for Presidential assent after the Governor refused to…

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Punjab civic polls: Cong candidate injured in Raikot attack; 31.6% voter turnout recorded till noon

Polling is underway for 103 municipal bodies in Punjab. A Congress candidate in Raikot sustained injuries in an alleged attack. Polling recorded 31.6 percent turnout by noon. Over 7,500 candidates are contesting across corporations, councils, and Nagar Panchayats. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 29. The elections are seen…

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Government will work to make Assam Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to boost the state's economy to Rs 10 lakh crore by 2028. He stated the tabling of the Uniform Civil Code bill demonstrates the government's dedication to the rights of minority women. Sarma also noted the election results reflected public support for…

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Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, praised Modi's leadership

Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the BJP in New Delhi. Samantaray, a long-time associate of Naveen Patnaik, resigned from the BJD and Rajya Sabha on Monday, citing he was "systematically belittled." His departure follows that of two other BJD Rajya Sabha MPs who later secured BJP…

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'Centre's price hike a curse': DK Shivakumar slams BJP, defends Congress guarantees schemes

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticizes the BJP for raising prices and increasing the financial burden on citizens. He highlights the Congress government's guarantee schemes as a way to reduce this burden. Shivakumar states that the central government's fuel taxes are a major cause of inflation.

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India's 'Cockroach' party goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

India's brand new Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) channeling Gen Z concerns has gone viral, overtaking Instagram followers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussing issues like politics, inflation and unemployment - with a touch of humor. The group's 30-year-old founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said the CJP was so named because…

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