PM Modi baiters being increasingly rejected by voters across the country

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 7, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) In recent elections, several prominent Opposition leaders who positioned themselves as strong critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- such as Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, among others -- have all faced major electoral setbacks, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gaining ground in their strongholds.

In a first for Bengal politics, winning side facing violence

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 7, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) From "Dum Dum Dawai" (Dum Dum medicine) to "sayesta kora" (to punish) or "chomke deoa" (to surprise or alarm), politics in West Bengal is laced with euphemism that translates into anything from domination to revenge, but it is perhaps for the first time that a party winning the poll verdict is largely facing violence.

Cracks in Kerala CPI-M, Jayarajan steps in as dissent grows against Vijayan

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 7 (IANS) For perhaps the first time in nearly three decades, the unquestioned authority of Pinarayi Vijayan within the CPI-M and the Left movement in Kerala is facing open turbulence from within party ranks.

Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:27 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The cabinet expansion in Bihar witnessed a striking blend of political legacy and generational transition, as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inducted the sons of three former Chief Ministers into his newly expanded cabinet.

Assam govt swearing-in on May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:10 PM

Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders.

ED raids spark political storm in Punjab; Oppn alleges 'massive corruption network' under AAP govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:00 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s raids at multiple locations linked to builders and associates in Mohali and Chandigarh on Thursday triggered a fresh political storm in Punjab, with Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of running a "massive corruption network" in the state.

'Pakistan requested to stop': Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai gives detailed account of Op Sindoor on anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during Operation Sindoor, said on Thursday that Pakistan had "compelled to negotiate" with India and "requested to stop" strikes against the country during the operation last year.

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Sons of three former CMs inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:43 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The first Cabinet expansion of Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government took place on Thursday at the city's sprawling Gandhi Maidan, with all the new Ministers taking oath in a high-profile ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:13 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar, led by Samrat Chaudhary, expanded its cabinet on Thursday, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Politics

PM Modi baiters being increasingly rejected by voters across the country

In a first for Bengal politics, winning side facing violence

Cracks in Kerala CPI-M, Jayarajan steps in as dissent grows against Vijayan

Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

Assam govt swearing-in on May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

ED raids spark political storm in Punjab; Oppn alleges 'massive corruption network' under AAP govt

'Pakistan requested to stop': Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai gives detailed account of Op Sindoor on anniversary

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Sons of three former CMs inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

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