Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) In a notable political development, five BJP candidates of Rajasthan origin who shifted to West Bengal decades ago in search of jobs and to expand their businesses have emerged victorious in the state Assembly Elections 2026, underscoring the growing influence of migrant Rajasthani communities in politics.
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) Following the fall of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress leader and in charge of the party's Hindi-speaking cell, Vivek Gupta, has resigned from all party posts.
Lucknow, May 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, on Tuesday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has expanded its footprint across the country, with the “lotus blooming” from West Bengal to the southern states.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) The emphatic return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power with 102 seats marks both a political resurgence and the beginning of a delicate balancing act.
Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that he had anticipated the BJP’s strong performance in the Assembly elections, revealing that he had noted down his assessment on April 9 when polling concluded.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, praising his role in key governance sectors.
Patna, May 5 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the NDA government, scheduled for May 7 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) An eight per cent positive vote swing in its favour finally enabled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to increase its winning seat tally by 129 and form the new government in West Bengal for the first time since independence.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry opened FY27 on an exceptionally strong note, retailing a record 26,11,317 units in April — a 12.94 per cent growth, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data showed on Tuesday.
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) A day after registering a stunning electoral performance, leaders of actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) said the party remains committed to fulfilling its promises and thanked voters for placing their trust in them in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
