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BJP candidate Debangshu Panda celebrates at Falta, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP swept to a landslide win in the Falta assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal, with its candidate Debangshu Panda securing more than one lakh more votes than his closest rival as counting was held on…
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-image) NEW DELHI: It was May 4. Bharatiya Janata Party had scripted one of its biggest political breakthroughs in eastern India.In West Bengal, BJP dethroned long-incumbent Mamata Banerjee and ended the 15-year of Trinamool Congress dominance in a result that dramatically altered the state’s political landscape.The slogan…
In a dramatic twist to India’s political landscape, West Bengal has begun its tryst with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a seismic shift from decades of regional dominance by the Trinamool Congress.Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu witnessed a major upheaval as new entrant TVK won over 100 seats, reshaping southern politics, while Kerala’s Congress-led United Democratic…
The political map of India today looks decisive – almost settled. Large parts of the country are under the rule of the BJP or its alliance partners. As of May 2026, the BJP-led NDA is in power in 21 out of 31 states and Union Territories – numbers that point to sheer dominance of the…
AI-generated image use for representation NEW DELHI: The Banglar ‘manush’ have traditionally displayed a deep-rooted political loyalty, often rallying decisively behind a single political force and allowing it to govern for extended periods. Over nearly eight decades since independence, West Bengal’s political journey has not merely been a sequence of governments changing hands, but a…
NEW DELHI: A visit by a delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to New Delhi has triggered a sharp political row with the Congress and the BJP trading accusations over transparency and India’s China policy.The row began after a CPC delegation led by its international department’s vice minister Sun Haiyan visited the BJP…
PM Modi presents Srimad Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a set of specially curated gifts to visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin during his two-day trip to India. The gifts showcased India’s culture, craftsmanship, and heritage.They included a Russian edition of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita,…
Putin at state banquet (@rashtrapatibhvn) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhawan for a lavish state banquet on the second day of his India visit, featuring an all-vegetarian menu presented as a traditional thali built around fresh ingredients and aromatic spices. The carefully curated spread was designed to highlight…
President Droupadi Murmu with Vladimir Putin (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin, concluding his two-day state visit to India, was hosted for a grand state banquet by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday evening.The event offered a curated menu showcasing the richness of Indian cuisine alongside a musical celebration blending Indian…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented an array of culturally significant gifts to Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the enduring friendship between New Delhi and Moscow.The gifts, ranging from Assam Black Tea to a Russian translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita,…
