FairPoint: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her

Deepika Bhan | May 3, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In February 2019, Mamata Banerjee wrote an 18-line poem titled 'Key', lamenting what she saw as a 'shrinking' democratic space under the regime at the Centre. The poem spoke of voices being stifled, of lips metaphorically locked, and of a reckoning that would one day confront those in power. It was a political message wrapped in verse -- sharp, accusatory, and unambiguous in its intent.

Great Nicobar Project could reshape Indo-Pacific balance, pose strategic challenge to China: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being seen as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region, with far-reaching geopolitical implications, particularly for China.

'Policy over gender': Shailaja plays down woman CM debate, backs Vijayan’s leadership in Kerala (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 3, 2026 3:15 PM

Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Peravoor constituency, K. K. Shailaja, on Sunday downplayed the ongoing debate over the possibility of a woman Chief Minister in Kerala, asserting that governance is defined by policy decisions rather than gender.

Suvendu Adhikari flags officers sharing counting day duty details, urges ECI action

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:50 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and the BJP candidate for Bhabanipur, has claimed that several officers assigned to counting duties have revealed their information to their respective departmental organisations and associations. He stated that this could significantly endanger the counting process scheduled for Monday and threaten its impartiality.

Constitution helps people fighting against oppressive govt: Pawan Khera after SC relief

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) After the Supreme Court allowed his anticipatory bail plea, Congress leader Pawan Khera hailed the decision and said that the Constitution helps people "fighting against an oppressive government".

LDF confident of third consecutive term in Kerala, dismisses exit polls: K. K. Shailaja (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:24 PM

Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and LDF candidate from Peravoor constituency, K K Shailaja, has expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front securing a third consecutive term in Kerala, citing sustained development initiatives and expanded social welfare measures over the past decade.

Police arrest two for firing at BJP leader's house in Bengal's Noapara

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:15 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The police on Sunday arrested two persons in connection with firing at the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Noapara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Canada's intelligence agency declares Khalistani elements a 'violent extremist threat'

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:56 PM

Ottawa, May 3 (IANS) The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), in its latest public report, has identified Khalistani elements as a violent extremist threat, as per a media report.

Dark chapter of Cong: BJP MP rakes up 1962 riots, says 'it led foundation for appeasement politics in Bengal'

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday stirred a political debate by posting a series of claims on X regarding the 1962 communal riots in West Bengal, accompanied by historical documents and archival references.

NIA summons local Trinamool leaders in Bengal judicial officers harassment case

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:01 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned local Trinamool Congress leaders for questioning in the case of harassment of judicial officers assigned to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Mothabari of West Bengal's Malda district, an official said on Sunday.

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FairPoint: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her

Great Nicobar Project could reshape Indo-Pacific balance, pose strategic challenge to China: Report

'Policy over gender': Shailaja plays down woman CM debate, backs Vijayan’s leadership in Kerala (IANS Exclusive)

Suvendu Adhikari flags officers sharing counting day duty details, urges ECI action

Constitution helps people fighting against oppressive govt: Pawan Khera after SC relief

LDF confident of third consecutive term in Kerala, dismisses exit polls: K. K. Shailaja (IANS Interview)

Police arrest two for firing at BJP leader's house in Bengal's Noapara

Canada's intelligence agency declares Khalistani elements a 'violent extremist threat'

Dark chapter of Cong: BJP MP rakes up 1962 riots, says 'it led foundation for appeasement politics in Bengal'

NIA summons local Trinamool leaders in Bengal judicial officers harassment case

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