Following PA’s murder, Suvendu Adhikari requests restraint from BJP workers

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:00 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Amid grief over the ghastly murder of his long-time personal assistant, Chandrnath Rath, Suvendu Adhikari, the outgoing Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, on Thursday, issued an appeal to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the state to maintain restraint and refrain from any retaliatory activity by taking law into their hands.

Reshapes Indian politics: Walter Andersen credits PM Modi, HM Shah for BJPs 'terrific Bengal victory' (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | May 7, 2026 7:43 AM

Washington, May 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's sweeping victory in West Bengal marks a decisive turning point in Indian politics, strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi nationally and internationally, and reflects the organisational depth built by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over decades, noted American scholar Walter K. Andersen said in an exclusive interview with IANS.

PM KUSUM scheme brings relief to farmers in MP's Bundelkhand region

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:55 PM

Damoh, May 6 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, where timely irrigation has long been a challenge, the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) Yojana has emerged as a lifeline for farmers. The initiative is transforming agriculture by providing reliable irrigation, reducing costs, and boosting incomes.

ECINET app records 10 crore downloads till date, witnessed 98.3 crore hits on polling days

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) IT platform - ECINET played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless election processes, including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states and Union Territory – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry and also the by-elections 2026.