BJP leaders hail Governor’s move dissolving West Bengal Assembly

IANS | May 8, 2026 2:03 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Political leaders from the BJP and its allies on Friday backed West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, asserting that the move was in line with constitutional provisions after the expiry of the Assembly’s term and the electoral defeat of the Trinamool Congress government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

UP govt cracks down on graft, negligence in health dept; five medical officers dismissed

IANS | May 8, 2026 1:14 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown on negligence and corruption in the Health Department, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday dismissed five medical officers from service and initiated disciplinary proceedings against 16 others, including a Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Inseparable part of Indian heritage: BJP rebuts Oppn’s charge of Vande Mataram being ‘exclusionary’

IANS | May 8, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Amid the concerns and objections raised by the Opposition over putting Vande Mataram (national song) on the same footing with Jana Gana Mana (national anthem), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday refuted the volley of charges as “untenable and unjustifiable”.

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.

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.

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.

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BJP leaders hail Governor’s move dissolving West Bengal Assembly

UP govt cracks down on graft, negligence in health dept; five medical officers dismissed

Inseparable part of Indian heritage: BJP rebuts Oppn’s charge of Vande Mataram being ‘exclusionary’

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

West Bengal’s shifting regimes and the politics of colour

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

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