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Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata; new CM name to be finalised today

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:53 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to choose the new leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Legislative Party in the West Bengal Assembly, who will assume the role of the new Chief Minister of the state following the BJP’s resounding victory in the recently held elections, the results of which were announced on May 4.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s fake victory spectacle couldn’t hide crisis within terror groups

Vicky Nanjappa | May 8, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) For Pakistan, 'Operation Sindoor' resulted in a loss of face. After terror infrastructure was hit hard by the Indian armed forces who were avenging the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan set out a fake narrative of emerging victorious.

West Bengal’s shifting regimes and the politics of colour

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 8, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Colour has long mirrored political change in West Bengal, vividly reflecting shifts in power over the last half-century. From the Left Front’s iconic red to the Trinamool Congress’s blue-and-white, political transitions in the state have often found expression through colour.

Pune Police secure swift justice: Child abuser behind bars and charged within 24 hours

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Pune, May 8 (IANS) Setting a significant precedent for the protection of minors, the Loni Kalbhor Police Station in Maharashtra's Pune has, within 24 hours of a reported assault on a six-year-old girl, apprehended the suspect and successfully filed a formal charge sheet in court.

Intel flags ISI bid to exploit West Bengal’s political volatility through fake narratives

Vicky Nanjappa | May 8, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian intelligence agencies have flagged attempts by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to exploit the prevailing political volatility in West Bengal by running coordinated disinformation campaigns, officials said.

'Tomorrow is a festival in Bengal': BJP State President says preparations for govt formation complete

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:37 AM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) BJP West Bengal President, Samik Bhattacharya on Friday said that all preparations for the formation of the new government in the state have been completed and described the occasion as a 'festival' for the people of West Bengal.

After defeat, Trinamool’s ex-MLA film director Raj Chakrabarty 'quits' politics

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:34 AM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Celebrity Bengali film, TV producer-turned-politician and former Trinamool Congress legislator, Raj Chakrabarty, has announced his permanent sabbatical from politics and has said that he will concentrate on his film career henceforth.

800-year-old Kakatiya-era temple demolished in Telangana; BRS, BJP condemn Cong govt

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:22 AM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have condemned the demolition of an ancient temple in Telangana's Warangal district.

Always good to share views with experienced veteran: Tharoor meets Kharge after Kerala win

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met his party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday to share his impressions of the situation in Kerala and discuss recent political developments within the party.

Nearly there, then not; Congress’ long history of last minute twists in Kerala

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) In the Congress party, the road to power has often resembled Kerala’s monsoon, one moment bright sunshine, the next moment a sudden downpour. And as the high-stakes race for Kerala’s next Chief Minister shifts to Delhi, old timers in the party are once again reminded that in Congress politics, the cup has frequently slipped just before it touched the lip.

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Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata; new CM name to be finalised today

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s fake victory spectacle couldn’t hide crisis within terror groups

West Bengal’s shifting regimes and the politics of colour

Pune Police secure swift justice: Child abuser behind bars and charged within 24 hours

Intel flags ISI bid to exploit West Bengal’s political volatility through fake narratives

'Tomorrow is a festival in Bengal': BJP State President says preparations for govt formation complete

After defeat, Trinamool’s ex-MLA film director Raj Chakrabarty 'quits' politics

800-year-old Kakatiya-era temple demolished in Telangana; BRS, BJP condemn Cong govt

Always good to share views with experienced veteran: Tharoor meets Kharge after Kerala win

Nearly there, then not; Congress’ long history of last minute twists in Kerala

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