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Adityanath meets Governor Anandiben Patel; UP cabinet expansion likely on Sunday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow. This meeting has sparked intense speculation about a potential expansion of the state cabinet. Political circles are abuzz with possibilities for the expansion happening soon. The Bharatiya Janata Party's recent success in assembly elections has further fueled these…

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Congress to hold 'yatras' in all 117 Assembly segments in Punjab

The Congress party is gearing up for Punjab's next year elections. They will conduct yatras across all 117 Assembly segments. These yatras aim to connect with people and understand their issues and expectations. The party also plans to release a chargesheet against the AAP government.

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Yediyurappa rules out retirement, says will continue working for BJP

BJP stalwart B.S. Yediyurappa declared he has no intention of retiring from public life, vowing to continue working for the party as long as he has strength. Addressing a felicitation event marking 50 years in politics, he emphasized the collective journey with the people of Karnataka and credited farmers, cadre,…

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'Politics of hate will not work in here': Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "does not love Punjab but hates it," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country.

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Mamata Banerjee urges opposition parties to form 'joint platform' against BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged all opposition parties, including Leftists and national parties, to unite against the BJP. She called for a "joint platform" to combat the saffron camp, citing alleged atrocities against TMC workers post-election. Banerjee emphasized the BJP as the primary adversary, dismissing the "enemy's…

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PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to BJP activists allegedly killed by TMC workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah honored BJP activists allegedly killed by the Trinamool Congress. A memorial was erected at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Their sacrifices were acknowledged as a source of strength for the party. The BJP state president claimed over 300 workers…

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Elections in India must be held through ballot paper: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is calling for ballot paper voting in India, referencing the United Kingdom's recent elections. He also criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's use of Electronic Voting Machines and their economic policies. Yadav expressed confidence in defeating the BJP in future elections and urged unity to…

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DK Shivakumar rejects claims of Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs being shifted to Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has dismissed claims of Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs being housed in a resort near Bengaluru. He stated he is unaware of any such development and has not received communication from the party high command.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi over ED raids against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal alleges the agency is targeting Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. This follows fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal stated this is a pattern to pressure…

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BJP wins Bengal. TV news finds a new god | TV Newsance 341

This week on TV Newsance, things have seismically changed post elections in West Bengal but Indian TV news is the same as it was 10 years ago. It’s the end of an era as BJP steps into Bengal politics for the first time ever but back in studios, the race…

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East India’s Hindutva turn may fuel a new era of India-Bangladesh hostility

Of all the implications of the BJP’s famous victory in West Bengal, the one that stands out from a longer historical perspective is perhaps its relation to the “idea of India”.

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Editorial backlash grows as governor stalls Vijay’s claim to form government

As Governor Rajendra Arlekar continues to be unconvinced of TVK chief C Joseph Vijay’s numbers to form a government despite the party emerging as the single largest force in Tamil Nadu, some of India’s biggest newspapers have issued blunt editorials accusing him of subverting constitutional convention and inviting political instability.

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4 tests, 1 question: Did SIR shape Bengal outcome?

On May 4, the BJP clinched 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal. It was historic. So was what preceded it.

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Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested

Turmoil and violence rocks state after prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election

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Beyond anti-incumbency: What Kerala’s verdict says about the LDF

Kerala has a reputation for political predictability. Governments come, governments go, and every five years, voters quietly switch sides. It’s a rhythm the state has followed for decades. So when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) lost in 2026, it could have been dismissed as just that, the system doing what…

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West Bengal on Edge After Murder of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath

West Bengal witnessed fresh political tension and heightened security concerns after the late-night murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The killing, described by investigators as an “execution-style attack,” has triggered panic and outrage across Kolkata and adjoining districts.

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Chugh files defamation notice to Punjab CM

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Mann had blamed the BJP for recent blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. Chugh demands proof or resignation. He states Mann undermined his office by making baseless accusations. The notice seeks withdrawal of statements…

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Nitish Kumar's son in Bihar power game

Bihar's political arena witnessed a fresh infusion of leadership as ministers from the BJP, JD(U), and various NDA partners took their oaths. The BJP emerged as the frontrunner, securing the most ministerial roles, with Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, taking his inaugural step into ministerial duties.

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Assam new govt swearing-in on May 12

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government will take oath on May 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony. Preparations are underway for security and traffic management. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent elections.

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What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crises

The Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has weakened the opposition INDIA alliance. The BJP now holds a stronger position in Parliament and is focusing on eastern India's development. This trend suggests a stable pathway for national…

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‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss

Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in power

The Times of India

Donald Trump hails PM Modi for ‘historic, decisive win’

US President Donald Trump has congratulated PM Modi on his “historic” election victory, a White House spokesman said Tuesday, in an apparent take on the recent round of assembly polls that were headlined by BJP’s big win in West Bengal.

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From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

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Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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Saffron ink: How Bengal’s newspapers covered – and coloured – the BJP’s win

By Monday night, the BJP had established leads in over 200 seats in West Bengal. The numbers on the ECI website were not final, but the picture they painted was already difficult to misread.

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