A day after victory, Suvendu Adhikari outlines new Bengal govt’s development roadmap

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:10 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) A day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s massive victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls and his personal victory against Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has issued a statement outlining the government’s vision and roadmap under the BJP government for the overall development of the state.

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.

Op Sindoor reflected power of indigenous weapons: MoS Sanjay Seth

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:03 PM

Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India's military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems.