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Don’t adopt Trinamool culture of post-poll violence after victory: Suvendu Adhikari to party workers

IANS | May 6, 2026 2:36 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) In his first speech to the voters of the Nandigram Assembly in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, following his election for a third consecutive term, Suvendu Adhikari urged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to refrain from emulating the Trinamool Congress' culture of engaging in post-election violence and acts of aggression against members of opposition parties after securing electoral success.

India's services PMI at 5-month high of 58.8 in April

IANS | May 6, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India’s services sector activity strengthened in April, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to a five-month high of 58.8, because of robust domestic demand and increased business activity, the HSBC India Services PMI data showed on Wednesday.

Assembly’s term expiring today, can't comment on Mamata’s refusal to step down: Bengal CEO

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:57 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) The constitutional process of government formation in West Bengal is underway following the Assembly election results, even as outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to step down and questioned the people mandate.

Global value chains boost growth, create jobs, cut poverty across Asia-Pacific: ADB

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological changes are reshaping how economies participate in global value chains, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

Congress reaping what it sowed: Bhupen Borah after BJP's Assam win

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:44 PM

Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Former Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on his erstwhile party, saying that Congress was now “reaping what it had sown” after suffering a crushing defeat in the Assembly elections.

Assam rejected Gaurav Gogoi's plan to come to power with support of 'miyas', says Pijush Hazarika

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:38 PM

Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party following the party's poor performance in the Assembly elections, and said that the public has rejected Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi's plan of coming to power with the support of "Miyas".

Congress' newly elected MLAs to meet in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) The stage is set for a decisive Thursday in Kerala politics as the Congress party convenes the first meeting of its newly elected legislators, with the leadership question firmly in focus.

India-EU launch Rs 169 crore EV battery recycling drive, proposals open till Sept 15

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and the European Union have deepened their clean energy partnership with the launch of a third coordinated call for proposals on recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries, under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

ISI link in Punjab twin blasts suspected; aimed to create panic ahead of Op Sindoor anniversary

Vicky Nanjappa | May 6, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The blasts that took place in Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab clearly have an ISI imprint, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has learnt. The twin blasts were carried out on the instructions of ISI-backed handlers based in Pakistan, the initial probe has found.

New Assam govt to be formed after May 11, says Himanta Sarma

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:16 PM

Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the formation and swearing-in of the new BJP-led government in the state would take place after May 11, following completion of the constitutional and organisational formalities.

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Don’t adopt Trinamool culture of post-poll violence after victory: Suvendu Adhikari to party workers

India's services PMI at 5-month high of 58.8 in April

Assembly’s term expiring today, can't comment on Mamata’s refusal to step down: Bengal CEO

Global value chains boost growth, create jobs, cut poverty across Asia-Pacific: ADB

Congress reaping what it sowed: Bhupen Borah after BJP's Assam win

Assam rejected Gaurav Gogoi's plan to come to power with support of 'miyas', says Pijush Hazarika

Congress' newly elected MLAs to meet in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday

India-EU launch Rs 169 crore EV battery recycling drive, proposals open till Sept 15

ISI link in Punjab twin blasts suspected; aimed to create panic ahead of Op Sindoor anniversary

New Assam govt to be formed after May 11, says Himanta Sarma

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