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07 May

West Bengal violence: Bomb attack in Panihati injures five BJP workers hours after Suvendu Adhikari close aide’s murder

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Rajeev Sharma :- Tension gripped parts of West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after a crude bomb attack in Panihati left at least five BJP workers injured late Wednesday evening, the police said on Thursday. The incident occurred just hours after the fatal shooting of a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. According to police officials, unidentified assailants hurled country-made bombs at a group of BJP workers near St Xavier’s Institute in Panihati. The victims sustained injuries in the explosion and were immediately rushed to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata for treatment. Their condition is…

06 May

TVK Leader Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Tamil Nadu Government Amid Dramatic Political Realignment

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Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to formally stake his claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. This high-profile meeting followed a seismic shift in the state's political landscape, as the Congress party announced it was severing its long-standing ties with the DMK to support the actor-turned-politician. Vijay presented the Governor with a list of Congress legislators who have pledged their support, marking a significant challenge to the decades-long bipolar dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. While the TVK emerged as the single largest…

06 May

Minor girl, accomplice held for father’s murder in Kharar

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident reported from Kharar, a 17-year-old girl has been accused of conspiring with her alleged partner to murder her father, police said. The case, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, is being investigated as a premeditated crime stemming from a family dispute. According to the victim’s wife, the minor had developed a relationship with a युवक identified as Vikas Shah during her studies and was insisting on marrying him. However, the family opposed the proposal due to her age. The mother alleged that tensions at home had escalated over time, with frequent…

06 May

US pauses ‘Project Freedom’ amid Middle East tensions, cites progress in Iran talks

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Rajeev Sharma :- Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of “Project Freedom,” a maritime initiative aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes shortly after the project was launched earlier this week, following concerns over disruptions in shipping routes due to heightened regional instability. The move also coincides with warnings issued by the naval wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which had alerted vessels operating in and around the waterway. According to President Trump, the suspension reflects “substantial progress”…

06 May

Congress backs Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, seeks two cabinet posts

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major political twist, the Indian National Congress’s Tamil Nadu unit has decided to extend conditional support to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly. Politics This marks a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, as the TVK defeated the long-dominant Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and pushed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to third place—breaking a near six-decade-old Dravidian stronghold. The resolution backing TVK was passed during a virtual Congress meeting to explore a post-poll alliance. With just five seats, Congress is…

05 May

Supreme Court Slams Misuse of PILs as “Political Interest Litigation” During Sabarimala Hearing

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India expressed sharp disapproval on Tuesday regarding the growing misuse of Public Interest Litigation, suggesting the legal instrument has increasingly devolved into a tool for personal and political gain. During the eleventh day of hearings concerning the Sabarimala temple review, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that many such filings have shifted from serving the genuine public interest to becoming what they termed "Private," "Publicity," "Paisa," and "Political" interest litigations. The bench is currently examining petitions seeking a review of the 2018 verdict that overturned the restriction…

05 May

BJP Unlikely to Form Government in Punjab Next Term, Says Arvind Kejriwal

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Rajeev Sharma :- Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, while addressing party MLAs during a press conference at Kapurthala House, said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is unlikely to form the government in Punjab in the next elections. He urged legislators to strengthen their connect with the people and continue working actively at the grassroots level. Raises questions over poll results in other statesKejriwal also questioned the election results in Delhi and West Bengal, stating that outcomes in regions where the BJP had earlier struggled appeared surprising. He hinted that such results warrant closer examination. Remarks on Prime…

04 May

Suvendu Adhikari Topples Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhabanipur, BJP victory, Election results, Mamata Banerjee, Nandigram, Political upset, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— In a seismic shift within the political landscape of West Bengal, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a major upset on Monday, losing the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency to the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The final tally revealed a defeat by a margin of 15,114 votes, marking a significant personal and political blow to the Trinamool Congress leader. This result signifies the second time Adhikari has successfully challenged and defeated Banerjee in a direct contest, following his narrow but consequential victory over her in Nandigram during the 2021 elections. Adhikari achieved a remarkable dual victory in…

04 May

Rangasamy-Led NDA Cruises to Victory in Puducherry Assembly Elections

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Puducherry (Gurpreet Singh) — Riding a significant pro-incumbency wave, the AINRC-led National Democratic Alliance has emerged victorious in the Puducherry Assembly elections, securing a mandate to form the government for a successive term. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy solidified his leadership by winning both constituencies he contested, Thattanchavady and Mangalam, as the latest figures from the Election Commission confirm a total of 11 seats for the All India N.R. Congress. The alliance, bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Party's four seats and single-seat contributions from the AIADMK and LJK, demonstrated a resilient grip on the Union Territory despite shifts in the neighbouring…

04 May

PM Modi Hails “Spectacular Mandate” as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated a landmark victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, describing the results as a definitive triumph of people's power and a validation of the politics of good governance. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister remarked that these elections would be remembered forever as a moment when the aspirations of the people prevailed over established political orders. He extended a deep salute to the citizens of West Bengal and pledged that the incoming government would work tirelessly to ensure dignity, opportunity, and the fulfilment of…