My son killed for his role in Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur: Chandranath Rath’s mother

IANS | May 7, 2026 12:58 PM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Hasi Rani Rath, the mother of Chandranath Rath, who served as the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari for many years, claimed on Thursday that her son bore the consequences of his significant contribution to Adhikari's victory over the outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata during the recently held West Bengal Assembly elections.

‘Political messaging is the purpose,’ Bengal BJP president slams TMC over murder of Suvendu's aide

IANS | May 7, 2026 12:53 PM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday reacted strongly to the killing of Chandranath Rath, Personal Assistant (PA) to the BJP leader and the outgoing Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, suggesting that the murder may have been intended to send a "political message" ahead of the new government formation in the state.

Cowardly execution by TMC goons: Dharmendra Pradhan on Chandranath Rath murder

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday condemned the killing of Chandranath Rath, Personal Assistant (PA) to BJP leader and outgoing Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, and accused the "goons" of Trinamool Congress of the attack.

Culprits will be tracked down, strict action imminent: Bihar BJP president on Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:28 AM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) Following the killing of Chandranath Rath, Personal Assistant (PA) to Suvendu Adhikari, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi voiced confidence that the criminal will be hunted down sooner or later, even if hiding in the underworld and will be brought to justice.

AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry as TN govt formation uncertainty continues

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:12 AM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) In a dramatic political development amid uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK has shifted its newly elected MLAs to neighbouring Puducherry and accommodated them in a luxury resort amid fears of possible poaching attempts by rival camps.

Congress on edge as Kerala CM race enters crucial phase

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:56 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 7 (IANS) The high-stakes battle for Kerala’s next Chief Minister entered a decisive phase on Thursday with Congress leader V.D. Satheesan commencing talks with party observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken in Thiruvananthapuram.

Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi for historic Bengal victory, EAM Jaishankar expresses gratitude

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:52 AM

Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's historic electoral victory in West Bengal Assembly elections.

Chandranath Rath: Suvendu Adhikari’s ‘Man Friday’, wanted to become monk in student days

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:59 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Chandranath Rath, the long-time personal assistant of Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead by bike-borne assailants, was the latter’s Man Friday.

Nation salutes forces for giving fitting response to Pahalgam perpetrators, says PM Modi on Op Sindoor anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoory by lauding the unparalleled courage, precision and resolve displayed by the Indian armed forces in giving a "fitting reply" to the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi arrested in Rs 960 crore JJM Scam

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:19 AM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan politics witnessed major developments on Thursday morning after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam involving tenders worth nearly Rs 960 crore.

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My son killed for his role in Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur: Chandranath Rath’s mother

‘Political messaging is the purpose,’ Bengal BJP president slams TMC over murder of Suvendu's aide

Cowardly execution by TMC goons: Dharmendra Pradhan on Chandranath Rath murder

Culprits will be tracked down, strict action imminent: Bihar BJP president on Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder

AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry as TN govt formation uncertainty continues

Congress on edge as Kerala CM race enters crucial phase

Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi for historic Bengal victory, EAM Jaishankar expresses gratitude

Chandranath Rath: Suvendu Adhikari’s ‘Man Friday’, wanted to become monk in student days

Nation salutes forces for giving fitting response to Pahalgam perpetrators, says PM Modi on Op Sindoor anniversary

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi arrested in Rs 960 crore JJM Scam

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