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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.

One year on, Operation Sindoor continues to shape India’s security doctrine

Vicky Nanjappa | May 7, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) On the intervening night of May 6-7, the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack in which innocent lives were lost. The operation was so precise that it took down major infrastructure both in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.

Rajnath Singh salutes valour, sacrifices of armed forces on Op Sindoor anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 8:32 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday saluted the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces.

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.

Motorcycle with fake number plate used for assassination of Suvendu Adhikari's aide: Bengal DGP

IANS | May 7, 2026 6:21 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) A fake number plate was used in the motorcycle used in the assassination of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of the outgoing Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, confirmed Director General of Police (DGP) Siddh Nath Gupta.

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.

'Solar Loan Mela' organised in Nalanda to promote PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:49 PM

Nalanda, May 6 (IANS) To connect residents of Bihar’s Nalanda district with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and spread awareness about its benefits, a Solar Loan Mela was organised on Wednesday at the Electricity Division Office in Biharsharif.

‘Social Verdict’: Amit Malviya highlights BJP sweep in reserved constituencies

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:49 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The BJP has described the outcome of the recent Assembly elections as a “social verdict” rather than just an electoral trend.

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.

'Was given lollipop with MoS post': Ex-cricketer Manoj Tiwary exposes Mamata Banerjee's govt

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:22 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MLA Manoj Tiwary on Wednesday accused the outgoing West Bengal government of using him and making "false promises" to deceive the public.

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

One year on, Operation Sindoor continues to shape India’s security doctrine

Rajnath Singh salutes valour, sacrifices of armed forces on Op Sindoor anniversary

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

Motorcycle with fake number plate used for assassination of Suvendu Adhikari's aide: Bengal DGP

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

'Solar Loan Mela' organised in Nalanda to promote PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

‘Social Verdict’: Amit Malviya highlights BJP sweep in reserved constituencies

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

'Was given lollipop with MoS post': Ex-cricketer Manoj Tiwary exposes Mamata Banerjee's govt

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