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Suvendu Adhikari promises collective leadership as Bengal CM​

IANS | May 8, 2026 6:52 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) In his first speech after his name was announced as the leader of the BJP’s legislative party and Chief Minister of the first BJP-ruled government in West Bengal since Independence, Suvendu Adhikari stressed running the new state administration on a collective leadership basis instead of monopolising the decision-making process of the state Cabinet.​

Congress CM race turns bitter as Satheesan supporters take to the streets

IANS | May 8, 2026 6:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) What began as a moment of celebration after the Congress-led UDF's historic victory in the Kerala Assembly elections has rapidly descended into open factional warfare, with supporters of the three Chief Ministerial aspirants taking their battle from closed-door discussions to the streets, social media, and public campaigns.

India-New Zealand FTA seen as big step to correct US-triggered trade disruption

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The recently-concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is not only seen by the global media as a significant step forward for the two democracies in strengthening bilateral economic relations, but also a major move to correct the disruption in global trade caused by the tariff turmoil triggered by the US.

PM Modi’s Somnath visit a major moment for Sanatan Dharma, says Vadodara historian

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:10 PM

Vadodara/Gir Somnath, May 8 (IANS) Vadodara-based historian and conservation specialist Chandrashekhar Patil on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11 as an important moment for Sanatan Dharma, saying "the temple continues to represent Indian self-confidence, cultural revival and faith despite centuries of invasions".

Kerala CM race enters final lap; AICC observers reject 'support list' leak

IANS | May 8, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) With suspense intensifying over who will become Kerala’s next Chief Minister, the Congress high command has moved into the decisive phase of consultations after AICC observers submitted their detailed report to party President Mallikarjuna Kharge in New Delhi on Friday.

Will not allow Trinamool activists to enter my party, says BJP's Ratna Debnath on post-poll violence

IANS | May 8, 2026 3:33 PM

Panihati (West Bengal), May 8 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, BJP MLA-elect and mother of the trainee doctor who was sexually assaulted and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on Friday alleged on Friday that certain activists from the Trinamool Congress are posing as BJP supporters and indulging in post-poll violence in West Bengal. She further asserted that no Trinamool activist will be allowed to be a part of the BJP.

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