India witnessed one of its most dramatic state election verdicts on Monday as results from five key regions — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry — pointed to a major political reset. Counting trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party making historic gains in the east, actor-turned-politician Vijay rewriting Tamil Nadu politics, and the […]
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Counting for the 2026 Assembly Elections is underway across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with early trends already indicating major political shifts in several states. Security remains tight at counting centres as officials continue round-by-round tabulation of votes. West Bengal: BJP Makes Major Gains, TMC Faces Toughest Challenge Yet West
For many people in Kolkata, SP Mukherjee Road is simply one of the city’s busiest roads, connecting major neighbourhoods like Kalighat and Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee lives and represents. But behind the road’s familiar name lies a historical figure whose legacy still shapes Indian politics today — Syama Prasad Mookerjee. For the BJP, Mookerjee is […]
As counting continued for the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly election, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee broke her silence and accused the BJP of working under a “planned strategy” amid early trends showing the saffron party making significant gains in the state. Speaking to the media for the first time since vote counting began, Mamata Banerjee […]
Tensions in the Middle East have taken another sharp turn, with Iran sending a strong and unmistakable message to its Gulf neighbours: stay out of the conflict—or face severe consequences. Iran’s Vice President, Esmail Saghab Esfahani, warned that any support extended to Washington could trigger a “quadruple” retaliation. In simple terms, he suggested that if […]
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again as Iran moved to tighten control over the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, reversing its brief decision to reopen the waterway. In a strong statement, Iran’s military accused the United States of going back on its word. According to Tehran, Washington continued its naval blockade of […]
A major legislative setback hasn’t slowed down the Centre’s plans to introduce 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Despite failing to secure enough votes in the Lok Sabha, the government remains firm on bringing the proposal back before 2029. What Happened in Parliament? The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 — aimed at […]
High above the Caribbean, far beyond the reach of commercial aircraft, a silent observer traced slow circles in the sky. It wasn’t armed, yet its presence alone sent a powerful message. The aircraft was the MQ-4C Triton, one of the most advanced surveillance drones operated by the United States Navy — a machine designed not […]
In a development that has once again stirred political debate, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed authorities to investigate allegations surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status. The court said the claims of dual citizenship deserve a proper inquiry, either by the Uttar Pradesh government or through a central agency. The case stems […]
Growing tensions in the Middle East have pushed Saudi Arabia to quietly urge the United States to reconsider its plan to blockade Iranian ports, fearing the move could trigger further disruption to global energy supplies. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Saudi officials have been pressing the administration of Donald Trump to […]
