West Bengal gears up for crackdown on illegal immigration, eyes statewide clean-up

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) One of the key issues in West Bengal is illegal immigration. It has been a problem that has been ongoing for years and with a complicit administration, illegal immigrants flooded the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while hailing the BJP's victory, made it clear that illegal immigrants must be prepared to leave the state.

Bengal elections: ‘The Three Musketeers’ of Bengal CEO office managing SIR to counting

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:42 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026 have been remarkable from various viewpoints, such as the peaceful polling in contrast to the state's history of electoral violence and an unprecedented voting percentage. This achievement has been facilitated by three officials in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), who have discreetly overseen all operations as behind-the-scenes coordinators from start to finish.

DMK allies reluctant to back Vijay as TVK falls short of majority in Tamil Nadu

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:40 PM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Key allies of the DMK-led alliance have indicated they are not inclined to support actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu, casting uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s path to power despite emerging as the single-largest party.

Assam’s historic mandate is for developed, secure, self-reliant nation: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:31 PM

Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the spectacular performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections and described the historic mandate as a strong “endorsement of development-driven governance and people-centric leadership”.

Humiliating defeat for Trinamool, personal for Mamata: Shobaa De on Bengal results

IANS | May 5, 2026 12:38 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) Columnist Shobaa De said that the defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections is not just a "humiliating defeat" for Trinamool Congress but also a "personal" one for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while congratulating the people of the state for the historic election.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes Vietnam Prez To Lam in Gayaji

IANS | May 5, 2026 12:37 PM

Gayaji, May 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Vietnam President To Lam upon his arrival in Gayaji for a three-day visit to India.

Put petty politics aside: Rahul Gandhi to Cong leaders 'gloating' over Trinamool's loss

IANS | May 5, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday criticised his own party leaders for "gloating" about the loss faced by the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Culture, traditions of West Bengal will progress under PM Modi’s leadership: Nitin Nabin

IANS | May 5, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As the BJP secured a major victory, party leader Nitin Nabin on Tuesday congratulated the people of West Bengal and other states that went to the polls, expressing confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

TVK stakes claim to form government in TN; Vijay seeks time from Guv to prove majority

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:56 AM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) With the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party President C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday formally staked claim to form the government in the state.

Five BJP leaders with Rajasthan roots victorious in Bengal elections

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:54 AM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) In a notable political development, five BJP candidates of Rajasthan origin who shifted to West Bengal decades ago in search of jobs and to expand their businesses have emerged victorious in the state Assembly Elections 2026, underscoring the growing influence of migrant Rajasthani communities in politics.

Politics

West Bengal gears up for crackdown on illegal immigration, eyes statewide clean-up

Bengal elections: ‘The Three Musketeers’ of Bengal CEO office managing SIR to counting

DMK allies reluctant to back Vijay as TVK falls short of majority in Tamil Nadu

Assam’s historic mandate is for developed, secure, self-reliant nation: Sarbananda Sonowal

Humiliating defeat for Trinamool, personal for Mamata: Shobaa De on Bengal results

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes Vietnam Prez To Lam in Gayaji

Put petty politics aside: Rahul Gandhi to Cong leaders 'gloating' over Trinamool's loss

Culture, traditions of West Bengal will progress under PM Modi’s leadership: Nitin Nabin

TVK stakes claim to form government in TN; Vijay seeks time from Guv to prove majority

Five BJP leaders with Rajasthan roots victorious in Bengal elections

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