Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:57 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed "Military Capability in New Domains", will be held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will attend the high-level conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation reflecting India’s political resolve and military precision.

'Exposed its true nature': DMK hits out at Congress 'betrayal' in choosing to support TVK

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:41 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress after it decided to extend support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay in the post-election political realignment in Tamil Nadu.

Behind BJP’s Assam and Bengal sweep, Dalit votes a key factor; TN and Puducherry no exception

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic hat-trick victory in Assam and the unprecedented mandate in West Bengal Assembly elections is being seen and analysed as an outcome of its Hindutva politics and “anti-minority” poll plank, however, the real answer, experts argue, lies in its increasing connect with the grassroots level and overwhelming support from the downtrodden and Dalit communities.

No party matches BJP's cross-caste support in India’s history: Former Norwegian Minister Solheim

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party enjoys near-uniform support across castes, something unique in India’s political landscape, and no other Indian party in history has achieved such a feat, former Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.

How factionalism, ego and distrust eroded Trinamool's political fortress

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) For nearly half a century, political rulers in West Bengal defied, challenged and even ridiculed those at the Centre while fiercely defending their fortress -- much like the tiny Gaulish village imagined by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo in the popular Asterix-Obelix series.

State Secy M.V. Govindan's hasty exit from presser fuels questions as Kerala CPI-M in disarray

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:26 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) A visibly discomfited CPI-M Kerala state Secretary M. V. Govindan cut short his first post-poll press interaction within minutes, sidestepping questions and walking away, a moment that has quickly become emblematic of the CPI(M)’s discomfort after its worst electoral setback in decades.

No world leader comes close to PM Modi’s popularity: Erik Solheim (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) No world leader, including US President Donald Trump, comes close to the popularity earned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his hard work and vision towards nation progress, former Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.

Revival of Kolkata holds key to trigger growth in eastern half of India: Sanjeev Sanyal

IANS | May 6, 2026 4:48 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) The revival of Kolkata as a growth hub holds the key to reviving the eastern half of India which is “distinctively poorer” than the western half of the country, Member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, Sanjeev Sanyal, said on Wednesday.

PM Modi wants India to modernise, not westernise: Norwegian diplomat (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 6, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India to modernise rapidly while preserving its cultural and civilisational roots rather than adopting a Western model, Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.

Congress giving shape to Tamil Nadu's verdict: Karti Chidambaram on party's support to TVK

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:53 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday asserted that the party is giving shape to the verdict given by Tamil Nadu's people in the state Assembly polls.

Politics

Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary

'Exposed its true nature': DMK hits out at Congress 'betrayal' in choosing to support TVK

Behind BJP’s Assam and Bengal sweep, Dalit votes a key factor; TN and Puducherry no exception

No party matches BJP's cross-caste support in India’s history: Former Norwegian Minister Solheim

How factionalism, ego and distrust eroded Trinamool's political fortress

State Secy M.V. Govindan's hasty exit from presser fuels questions as Kerala CPI-M in disarray

No world leader comes close to PM Modi’s popularity: Erik Solheim (IANS Interview)

Revival of Kolkata holds key to trigger growth in eastern half of India: Sanjeev Sanyal

PM Modi wants India to modernise, not westernise: Norwegian diplomat (IANS Interview)

Congress giving shape to Tamil Nadu's verdict: Karti Chidambaram on party's support to TVK

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