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‘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.

Op Sindoor anniversary: Nuclear blackmail is Pakistan’s real weapon, the world must call it out

IANS | May 7, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, May 7: For nearly three decades, Pakistan's foreign policy has rested on a single, deceptively simple calculation i.e. to sponsor terrorism against India. When India responds, it threatens nuclear escalation. When the world panics, it accepts international mediation. This cycle goes on repeating even as the rogue nation continues nurturing terror on its soil.

Mamata Banerjee lost faith, respect of her own people: Shobhaa De (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 7, 2026 12:44 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Novelist and columnist Shobhaa De on Thursday reacted to the Trinamool Congress' defeat in the West Bengal elections, saying that outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost the faith and respect of her own people.

PM’s Employment Generation Programme generates 36.33 lakh opportunities, empower women

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated opportunities for approximately 36.33 lakh individuals, significantly contributing to livelihood creation and grassroots economic development across the country, the government said on Thursday.

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.

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

Op Sindoor anniversary: Nuclear blackmail is Pakistan’s real weapon, the world must call it out

Mamata Banerjee lost faith, respect of her own people: Shobhaa De (IANS Exclusive)

PM’s Employment Generation Programme generates 36.33 lakh opportunities, empower women

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

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