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May 5, 2026, 09:51 AM

West Bengal Sees Post-Election Violence as BJP Celebrates Victory

Kolkata: Political tensions in West Bengal are showing no signs of abating after the assembly elections. Violence has erupted during celebrations of the landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in which party workers have been attacked. According to media reports, the incident took place near booth number 240 in Golokpara area of the Canning region. BJP workers were celebrating the victory by chanting "Jai Shri Ram" slogans when they were attacked with sticks and rods. Three BJP workers have been injured in the attack. The BJP has blamed Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters for the incident. The party alleges that TMC workers have been involved in violent activities even after their defeat. It may be mentioned that West Bengal has witnessed incidents of post-poll violence in the past. During the 2021 West Bengal election violence, clashes and attacks between political workers took place at several places.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 09:38 AM

US and Iran Clash at Sea as Tensions Escalate in Middle East

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US and Iran have engaged in a direct confrontation at sea. The US military claims to have shot down six Iranian small boats and intercepted several cruise missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is part of the highly ambitious Operation'Project Freedom'launched by US President Donald Trump. President Trump officially launched'Project Freedom'on Monday. The main objective of the operation is to regain control of the Strait of Hormuz and open global shipping routes. Iran effectively closed this vital waterway after the war between the US and Israel on February 28. The US now wants to restore commercial shipping through this waterway. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, informed about the seriousness of the operation, saying that 15,000 US troops are active in this operation. More than 100 US Navy ships, unarmed naval vessels, and Iranian IRGC ground patrol aircraft have been deployed.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 09:33 AM

BJP's Bengal Success Paves Way for Stronger Ties with Bangladesh

New Delhi: The BJP's successful double-engine model in Bengal will free the central government from state-level bottlenecks that were difficult to resolve in relations with Bangladesh. This will open up new opportunities for even stronger cooperation in areas such as water management, border, trade, connectivity, and security. The synergy between Delhi and Kolkata will make India's response to bilateral issues even more effective; Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will likely appreciate this move, as he wants the benefits of this relationship to flow to the people on both sides. The BJP will have to exercise restraint on these fronts. Bangladeshi politics often reflects cross-border developments, so the BJP government in Bengal will have to fend off any hostile majoritarianism. At the same time, it will have to exercise restraint on some of the issues that the party's election campaign focused on - illegal immigration, the threat of mass exodus, unilateral CAA-border fencing, and the challenge to India-Bangladesh border fencing.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 09:20 AM

Vijay's TVK Makes Historic Debut, Wins or Leads in 108 Seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Chennai, તા.05: A new star has appeared in the political firmament of Tamil Nadu today. Superstar Vijay's party'Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'( TVK) has created such a tsunami in the assembly elections that the foundations of the established parties of the state DMK and AIADMK have been shaken. Just as a small start-up in the business world becomes a'unicorn'( big company) overnight, Vijay's party has made the biggest and most successful debut in Indian politics. With a victory or lead of 108 seats, TVK is now at the doorstep of power. Victory: Telugu Desam Party and AAP remembered. Such cases are very rare in Indian politics. In 1983, Telugu superstar એન.ટી. Ram Rao (NTR) created Telugu Desam Party and won 201 seats in Andhra Pradesh in a single year. Then in 2013, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party did a similar miracle in Delhi. Now in 2026, history repeats itself in Tamil Nadu.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 09:19 AM

Surendranagar Mayor Selection Process Completed; Three Names in Contention

The process of selection of candidates for the post of Mayor of Surendranagar Municipal Corporation has been completed. Since the post of Mayor in Surendranagar is reserved for a male from the scheduled community, it has become difficult for the party to select a candidate. The names of Gajendra Chauhan, Rakesh Rathore and Ravi Rathore are doing the rounds. The post of Deputy Mayor and Executive Chairman of the city, which the party will take a final decision, has also been finalised. More than 10 candidates who have won the Municipal Corporation elections have filed their nominations for the post. The entire picture is likely to be clear by May 7.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 09:17 AM

Reconstruction Program for Shri Virbai Maa Mandir in Atkot

Jasdan-Atkot Dt. 5: The reconstruction program of Shri Virbai Maa Mandir at Atkot in Jasdan taluka, the birthplace of Shri Jalaram Bapa's god-wife Shri Virbai Maa, which was established by Shri Hari Ram Bapa 35 years ago, will be held on the next date 13/05/26 on Wednesday morning 10:30. Khatmuhurta will be held at the place of Shri Janakidas Bapu Mahant Shri Bhan Saheb, the bridegroom of Kamijala and shila pujan will be performed by Shri Bhaktiram Bapu Bhojlaram Dham, Fatehpur. Several saints including Shri Chanduma Garhshisa (Kutch), Shri Atmanand Swami Bhajanand Ashram Botad will be present on this occasion. Vedic rituals will be performed by Shri Ishwar Chandra Vyasji Junagadh. Shri Rajubhai Pobaru President, Lohana Rajkot Mahajana and Shri Jagdishbhai Thakrar of Haribapa family will be specially present at the program. Among the political dignitaries, Cabinet Minister Shri Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya and former MLA of Jasdan Shri Bharatbhai

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Lokmat

May 5, 2026, 08:57 AM

Santiago Martin's Family Members Sweep Elections in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry

The results of the assembly elections held yesterday in five states have some strange anecdotes. The success of actor Vijay's party in Tamil Nadu has been the subject of discussion. Three members of a family from Tamil Nadu have contested and won from three different parties. All three are members of lottery king Santiago Martin's family. The winners include Martin's wife, son, and son-in-law. Two of them have won from Tamil Nadu. One has won from Pondicherry. Three members of Santiago Martin's family, a lottery king and a prominent political donor in Tamil Nadu through electoral bonds, have contested elections from three different parties. Among them, Santiago Martin's wife Limarose Martin has won from Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, contesting for the AIAKDM party. Vikkiva, son-in-law of actor Vijayakam, has won the election from Vijayakam TV party. Karthik Jose Martin, son of actor Arjun Martin, has won 302 thousand votes.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 08:55 AM

BJP's Historic Victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Pondicherry: A New Era of Development and Good Governance

Rajkot, Dt. 5: Rajya Sabha MP Rambhai Mokariya has extended his heartiest congratulations to the people of the three states, the state leadership and lakhs of workers for the historic victory in West Bengal and the landslide mandate given to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Rambhai Mokariya said that this victory belongs to three different cultures, but the message is the same - development, good governance and people's unwavering faith in nationalism. The people of West Bengal have rejected appeasement and anarchy and have re-established the ideas of Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and ડૉ.શ્‍યામા Prasad Mukherjee. This is the beginning of the construction of'Sonar Bangla '. Lakhs of workers of Bengal have been relieved of the numerous sufferings under the previous Mamata government. I salute their sacrifice and dedication. I am confident that the BJP government in Bengal will realize the dream of'Sonar Bangla'and now all the schemes of the central government will fully benefit the people of Bengal.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 08:54 AM

Bihar Cabinet Expansion: PM Modi to Participate in Historic Event

Patna: May 7 is going to be a special day in Bihar politics. The NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary is going to expand its cabinet. The grandeur of this event can be gauged from the fact that Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan will witness it. For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will participate in any cabinet expansion in Bihar. It is being seen as a show of strength by the BJP. The district administration has started preparations on a war footing for security and stage construction. The probable list of ministers is also almost ready, with special attention to experience and social equations. The list of probable ministers of Bihar is 36 MLAs including the Chief Minister as per the strength of the Bihar Assembly. In this, Samrat Chaudhary from the BJP, Vijay Chaudhary from the JDU and Bijendra Yadav have been sworn in. In this regard, a total of 33 posts are now vacant in the council of ministers. According to the sharing of cabinet posts among the allies, 16 members from the BJP and the JDU can become ministers.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 08:53 AM

BJP Sweeps Gujarat Civic Elections: Organization and Micro-Management Prove Key Factors

The results of the Gujarat civic elections have once again made the political equations clear. The BJP's saffron wave has swept across the state's metros and rural areas, including Rajkot. The saffron wave has washed away all claims of the opposition parties. The anti-BJP atmosphere that was discussed before the elections has proved to be a boon as soon as the results came. The people have once again reposed their trust in the ruling party. If we analyze the results objectively, one thing is clear. The battle was really between the weak leadership. The opposition in Gujarat had a great opportunity to take advantage of the anti-incumbency wave. Despite issues like inflation and local issues, the opposition has failed to win the trust of the people. The opposition leaders have remained confined to social media or press statements. The lack of organization and directionless leadership at the grassroots level has stifled the opposition. The BJP has made full use of its organization and micro-management. Even if there is some resentment against the governance, the people have not seen the'lack of people'in the party's programmes as a weakness.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 08:49 AM

Rickshaw Puller K. Vijay Dhamu Creates History in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 witnessed one of the biggest upsets. K. Vijay Dhamu, a rickshaw puller by profession, created history by winning the Royapuram seat handsomely. Dhamu, contesting on behalf of actor Vijay's newly formed party'Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam'( TVK), defeated two powerful leaders of the state. Vijay Dhamu got a total of over 55,000 votes, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 14,000 votes. The victory is significant as he defeated AIADMK veteran and 5-time MLA D. Jayakumar. Jayakumar finished third with only 18,000 votes. On the other hand, DMK candidate Suber Khan finished second but could not withstand the'victory wave'sweeping across Tamil Nadu.

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ABP News✓

May 5, 2026, 08:45 AM

Akhilesh Yadav's Distance from TMC Led Him Not to Campaign for Mamata Banerjee

In the Bengal assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress and Mamata Banerjee were openly supported by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. On social media, he was also constantly seen claiming victory for the TMC, after which it is believed that Akhilesh Yadav will be seen campaigning vigorously for him on the ground. But this did not happen. The reason behind this has been revealed by a very close leader of the SP chief. Despite being very close to Mamata Banerjee, this time in the Bengal elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav did not stand with her on the ground and did not campaign aggressively, while the Bharatiya Janata Party had put its entire team in the election. SP leader Kiranmoy Nanda has now explained the biggest reason behind this. Speaking to Hindustan Times Newspaper, Samajwadi Party national vice-president and close to Akhilesh Yadav, Kiranmoy Nanda has said that the SP chief's'distance'from the TMC in Bengal. He said that we had already informed Akhilesh Yadav that this election will be lost by the TMC.

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Akila News✓

May 5, 2026, 08:37 AM

BJP Leader Hails Party's Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections as 'Revolution of Development'

Rajkot: State BJP leader Rajubhai Dhruv has expressed happiness over the resounding success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly elections and said that there has been a new sunrise in the political sky of West Bengal. In the words of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, darkness has been dispelled, lotus has bloomed. Bengal has not only witnessed the transfer of power but a revolution of development. When the pages of the history of Indian politics are turned, the period between the defeat of Mamata in Bengal in 2026 and the victory of Modiji will be brighter for the country than the change of the central government in 2014. Rajubhai Dhruv has said that the victory of the BJP in West Bengal proves that'public opinion'in a democracy is not a line of stones, but a flowing stream that can dissolve any impregnable fortress in a democracy. The land which was enveloped in the fog of appeasement and anarchy, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established his rule, today, has celebrated the victory of the BJP's famous Satyabhai Shah.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 08:31 AM

Joseph Vijay's Party Wins Big in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Colombo: Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has delivered a stunning performance in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Vijay's TVK (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam), popularly known as Thalapathy among fans, has emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 of the 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly. TVK is just ten seats short of the majority mark and Vijay is almost certain to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. Vijay's victory in neighbouring Sri Lanka is being widely discussed. Vijay's stance on Katchatheevu has been criticised in the past. Vijay is also expected to stir up controversy. According to The Hindu, Sri Lankan Tamil media prominently featured Vijay's victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on their front pages on Tuesday. Popular Tamil newspapers such as Sri Lanka's Weerakesari, Tamilan, Dinakaran and Dinakural described Vijay's victory as their biggest news story. Vijay's media coverage in Sri Lanka showed Vijay's victory as a "tsunami" and a "giant cartoon" in the Southern Mirror.

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Lokmat

May 5, 2026, 08:18 AM

Vijai Sardesai Draws Lessons from Recent Indian Elections for Goa

Lokmat News Network, Panaji: Goa Forward Party leader Vijai Sardesai has said that the results of the recent elections in the country hold important lessons for Goa, including the outcome of the West Bengal assembly elections.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 08:18 AM

Durga Temple in Asansol Reopens After BJP's Historic Victory

Kolkata: After the historic victory of the BJP in West Bengal, the Durga temple closed for years in Asansol has been opened permanently. The BJP took this decision after winning all the seats in Paschim Bardhaman. Krishnendu Mukherjee kept his election promise and took the initiative to open the temple throughout the year, which caused a wave of happiness among the local people. Krishnendu Mukherjee won 1 lakh 4 thousand 516 votes. He defeated the TMC's Moloy Ghatak in the election contest. This seat was won by the BJP for the first time. Kalyan Banerjee was elected as a TMC candidate from this seat in 2011. Earlier in 2001, the BJP has won 206 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Durga temple opened in Bastin Bazar, Asansol. The doors of the Durga temple of Sri-Sri Durgamata Charitable Trust, which were closed for years, were opened after the election results were announced. Archana-Ma Durga-devotees, the head of the local Durga temple, said that they had been waiting for this moment for the media.

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Lokmat

May 5, 2026, 08:16 AM

Goa Bench of Bombay High Court Sets Aside ED Action in Louis Berger Case, Gives Relief to Former CMs

Lokmat News Network, Panaji: Former Chief Ministers Digambar Kamat and Churchill Alemao have received a major relief from the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court. The court has set aside the action taken by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case related to the Louis Berger case, stating that it was without government sanction.

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Live Hindustan

May 5, 2026, 07:56 AM

Indian Stock Market Sees Initial Decline, Then Recovery

Stock Market Today Live 5 May 20: After an initial fall, the stock market is now in recovery mode. BSE 30-share Sensex is down 203 points to 77066. While, NSE 50-share benchmark Nifty is down 61 points to 24058. Stock Market Today Live 5 May 10: AM: BSE 30-share Sensex is down 600 points to 76668. While, NSE 50-share benchmark Nifty is down 186 points to 23932. Only Kotak Bank, Infosys, TCS, UltraTech and Bharti Airtel are in green in the Sensex. Eternal is down 1.88%, ICICI Bank 1.63%, Trent 1.54%, HDFC Bank 1.51%, State Bank 1.34%. Today live 5 May 11: Stock market is not happy after election results. BSE 30-share Sensex is down 424 points, ICSE Nifty is down 23.98%.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:40 AM

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Meets President Over Exit of AAP Rajya Sabha Members

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday to discuss the situation arising out of the exit of six Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members from the party.

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ANI News✓

May 5, 2026, 07:30 AM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Chief Vijay Pays Homage to Social Reformers After Securing Near Majority in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 5 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay continued his political outreach on Tuesday by visiting prominent memorials of social reformers in Tamil Nadu, a day after securing a near majority in the state assembly. Vijay paid homage by garlanding the statues of social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramasamy and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, paying his respects as part of his ongoing public engagements. The gesture is being viewed in political circles as an attempt to align with the Dravidian and social justice ideological space. Meanwhile, reactions continued to emerge on social media following speculation around the political landscape in the state. In this context, actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan reportedly shared a post on X, stating that electoral outcomes are only one part of democratic politics. In the post on X, Kamal Haasan referred to Stalin as someone who "is not one to exult in victory or wilt in defeat" and suggested that he "will fight again" and "win again." "In democratic politics, elections are but one part. My dear friend, the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Mr. @mkstalin, is not one to exult in victory. Nor is he one to wilt in defeat. He will fight again. He will win again," he posted on X. Earlier today, Actor-politician Vijay and the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) arrived at the party headquarters in the state capital Chennai. Several senior TVK politicians, including General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna and others, also arrived at the party headquarters in Panaiyur. TVK, a new entrant into the state politics, won 108 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly, but, however, falling 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark the party will need support from other parties to form the new government in the State. Vijay will hold a crucial meeting with the winning candidates today and decide on the next steps. Security outside Vijay 's residence in Nilankarai, as well as the party headquarters in Panaiyur in the city has been heightened. Huge crowds of supporters gathered to greet him as he arrived. Meanwhile, a TVK supporter expressed happiness over the party's performance, calling the development a "much-needed" change. (ANI)

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ANI News✓

May 5, 2026, 07:29 AM

Kerala Congress President Blames Authoritarian Leadership for LDF's Defeat

Kannur ( Keralam ) [India], May 5 (ANI): Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Tuesday said that "authoritarian leadership" under outgoing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was a key factor behind the Left Democratic Front's ( LDF ) defeat, as the Congress -led United Democratic Front ( UDF ) secured a sweeping mandate in the Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI here, Joseph said Vijayan's leadership style and governance issues contributed to the electoral setback. "Definitely that will be there because he was responsible for all these things. He was the Chief Minister; he was an authoritarian leader in the party as well as the government. And in his own constituency, wherein he could win with a margin of 50,000 votes in the last election, he was trailing in several rounds. And finally he could win with a low margin," he said. "And CPM citadels were... Kannur is the CPM base. Wherein at Payyannur, Taliparamba they have lost. Criminal politics is their own arm and weapon. But that hasn't taken place this time," he added. "As far as Pinarayi Vijayan is concerned, you know the kind of results that we saw in Kerala, it is definitely not being liked by LDF . And since the results had come Mr. Vijayan is not coming before media, he is not even talking to people. You know, it seems that he has gone into huge stress after losing," he said, adding that even traditional CPI(M) strongholds saw unexpected losses. Joseph also outlined the process for selecting the next Chief Minister, stating that the decision would be taken by the party high command after consulting elected MLAs. "There's a definite procedure for the election of the CLP leader to become Chief Minister. The members of the legislature will meet, observers will be sent by the central leadership, and the viewpoints of MLAs will be taken. The High Command will assess the entire situation and take a rational decision, which will be accepted by all," he said. Thanking voters, Joseph said the mandate reflects public dissatisfaction with the LDF government's policies. "We are thankful to the Kerala public... we were fighting against anti-people policies, price rise, unemployment, agrarian distress, man-animal conflict, political violence and criminalisation of politics. The people have accepted our views and given us a thumping majority," he said. He added that despite extensive campaign spending by rival parties, voters backed the UDF . Joseph also credited Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for guiding the campaign, particularly highlighting the role of the "guarantee card" promises. On governance, Joseph said the new government would focus on financial discipline and fulfilling its commitments. "We will improve the financial position of the state, cut unnecessary expenditure and ensure proper resource mobilisation to implement all guarantees," he said. Responding to whether he is looking for a seat in the cabinet, Joseph said, "That's up to the party to decide." Dismissing concerns over the BJP's entry into the Assembly with three seats, Joseph said, "That will not be a criteria Kerala politics is different. We can face the BJP." Meanwhile, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has accepted Vijayan's resignation and asked him to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until a new government is sworn in, marking the end of a decade-long LDF rule in the state. (ANI)

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:29 AM

BJP's West Bengal Victory: A Result of Organized Campaign Efforts

New Delhi: In any election, victory is not just about the candidate. There is a whole machinery behind it. From candidate selection to strategy, issues to delivery, promises to doorstep delivery and taking opponents on. This team is the real'winning team'of any party. The victory of the BJP in West Bengal is also the result of such an organized and long campaign. Modi-Shah duo: Tactics - NarrativeNarendra Modi and Amit Shah, the duo are central in BJP politics. The work on the special strategy for West Bengal started since 2014. The aim was to expand in states where the party has been weak. Amit Shah gave prominence to issues like national security, illegal infiltration and changing demography in the elections. Amit Shah kept an eye on every seat and spoke on every equation up to the booth level. For several months, he spent a few days in Bengal, and for 15 days in a row, Captain did not strengthen the BJP. Sunil Bansal has been able to play the biggest role in the organization of the BJP.

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Amar Ujala

May 5, 2026, 07:28 AM

Vijay's Spectacular Debut in Tamil Nadu Politics: A New Player Emerges

ExpandAdd as a preferredsource on google Vijay's spectacular debut in electoral politics has left the long-dominant DMK and AIADMK far behind in Tamil Nadu politics. In his very first election, he has shaken up the state's political equation. Vijay's party TVK crossed the 100-seat mark, but fell short of the 118 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly. TVK will need at least 10 seats to form a government. The question is what options does Vijay have to form a government. Also ReadTrending VideosRahul Gandhi talks to Vijay Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has dropped a big hint about an alliance with TVK. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi spoke to Vijay over the phone to congratulate him on his resounding victory, ignoring political distances and his coalition dharma with the DMK. In an X-post, he wrote, "I can't congratulate him for the spectacular result of the TVK ad and the growing voice of the youth."

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Zee News Hindi✓

May 5, 2026, 07:23 AM

BJP Wins Landslide Victory in West Bengal, Fulfilling PM Modi's 'Ang, Bang, Kalinga' Dream

West Bengal Election Results: The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal broke all parameters, the election atmosphere that PM Modi set with a jolt of 10 rupees surprised everyone, the BJP's years of hard work paid off and the party won 206 seats here. With this victory, PM Modi's dream of'Ang, Bang, Kalinga'was fulfilled. After the victory, PM Modi said that I am very proud that Ang, Bang and Kalinga, these three pillars, have chosen the BJP for the great campaign of developed India and trust in the NDA. Ang, Bang and Kalinga are discussed so much. Let's know. Ang, Bang and Kalinga are very important for the BJP, Ang (Bihar), Bang (Bengal) and Kalinga (Odisha) are now occupied by the BJP. PM Modi described them as the engines of development of eastern India, these historical regions as the center of Indian economy and nationalism.

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Live Hindustan

May 5, 2026, 07:12 AM

Supreme Court Hears Petition for Enhanced Security of Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan

The Supreme Court on Monday heard a petition seeking enhancement of security of Purnia Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav from'Y'category to'Z'category in view of continuous threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:09 AM

Modi Condemns Targeting of Civilians Amid Hormuz Crisis

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent out a strong message against the targeting of civilians and infrastructure during the Hormuz crisis.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:09 AM

Raghav Chadha Slams AAP Over FIR Against Ex-MP, Claims Party Has Become Corrupt

Chandigarh: Raghav Chadha has now targeted AAP over the FIR registered against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab. He said that I want to tell the Aam Aadmi Party that the action you are taking by resorting to Punjab Police is a very dangerous game. He said that we were fine till we were with you and now we have separated. We have become corrupt. Raghav Chadha said that the BJP has police from 21 states. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha met the President regarding the action of Punjab Police against the MPs who left the AAP. He said after meeting the President that the Punjab government is taking action against the MPs who left the party out of vendetta. He further said that the AAP is in the hands of corrupt people. AAP has a state government and police. The BJP has a government in 21 states and police in 21 states. He also said that the Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab government MP Harbhajan Singh Rathore has also written a letter to the President about the action of the Punjab Police against the MPs who left the AAP.

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DNA Hindi

May 5, 2026, 07:06 AM

Phal Party's Election Results Spark Debate Over Majority Mark

With the results of the elections, it is the most talked about thing. That is - Phal party crossed the majority mark, Phal party missed the majority mark. This majority mark is the magic number, which every party contesting elections aims to cross. If it touches or crosses the majority mark on its own, it does not have to see the face of any other party to form a government. If it does not touch, it forms a hung assembly. Two or more parties have to join hands to form a government. There is a formula to decide the majority mark. LATEST ATTENTION PASSENGERS! Mumbai train services to be affected b GST 2 boosts big Navratri sales for Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki Kartik A Doordarshan makes HUGE investments in Mumbai, PM Modi's property deals with PM Russian Putin over Ukraine TRAIN STRATEGY AMID BAD FOR TRUMPHERNESH, US President Donald Trump 1 SLAM SUMBAI STAFFERS TO MARUTI NAVARDI, MARUTI NAVAN MARDIKH STAIN 2 GST SLAVENTS HIGHINGS MAR

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:06 AM

BJP's Saffron Wave: Former IPS Officer Wins Big in West Bengal Assembly Election

Jhunjhunu: The soil of Rajasthan has given the country bravehearts and big industrialists, but now the sons of Shekhawati are flying high in the field of politics. The results of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 have created a Diwali-like atmosphere in Mukundgarh town of Jhunjhunu district. The reason is - former IPS officer Dr. Rajesh Kumar Surolia, who has demolished the impregnable fortress of TMC by waving BJP's saffron in Bengal's high-profile Jagatdal assembly seat. From uniform to assembly, 90 days of charisma. Rajesh Kumar Surolia's political journey is no less than a film script. Surolia, a 1990-batch IPS officer and former ADG (Crime) of Kolkata, retired in January this year. Within 90 days of his retirement, he left Khaki and entered the electoral fray. The BJP has relied on his administrative experience and impeccable image, on which he has come close to Somnath Khare's'dream'of winning 15 thousand votes.

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Amar Ujala

May 5, 2026, 07:00 AM

Aam Aadmi Party Tussle Reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Meets Delhi President Draupadi Murmu

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google Aam Aadmi Party tussle reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann along with all his MLAs arrives to meet Delhi President Draupadi Murmu. Also Read - Trending VideosRajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Rajendra Gupta, who left AAP before him, meet President

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 07:00 AM

Elections in India: A Test of Democratic Values?

Author: Anil SinhaPeople in the states have voted for the BJP in West Bengal and Assam, actor Vijay's party TVK in Tamil Nadu, the Congress-led alliance UDF in Kerala, and the NDA in Puducherry. But did these elections live up to democratic values?

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Deccan Herald

May 5, 2026, 06:56 AM

Congress-led UDF Sweeps Back to Power in Kerala, Discussions Begin on Forming New Government

Thiruvananthapuram: A day after the Congress-led UDF swept back to power in Kerala, the mood in the alliance is one of joy, relief and cautious hope. At the same time, discussions on forming the new government have already begun, with leaders holding meetings and informal talks to decide the next steps. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For senior leaders, the win is not just political--it is emotional. Many of them have described it as a moment of "people's trust returning". Alongside the celebrations, strong moves have begun among senior party leaders for the Chief Minister's post. There are three major contenders in the state Congress for the post--Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan, senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, and AICC general secretary and Lok Sabha MP K C Venugopal. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Bengaluru theft: Kin held for Rs 1.13 crore gold heist at Zameer residence Undo Bengaluru road rage: Auto driver chases car, assaults woman in HSR Undo Tamil Nadu election: With Vijay short of majority, here are possible scenarios for... Undo Also Read:Assembly Elections 2026 | Kerala win boosts Congress despite I.N.D.I.A bloc allies’ loss in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Also Read:Assembly Elections 2026 | Kerala win boosts Congress despite I.N.D.I.A bloc allies’ loss in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu UDF leaders have thanked voters, saying the result shows that people wanted change. Since the Congress has 63 seats on its own, it is not under pressure to yield to alliance partners. As part of the process of deciding the next Chief Minister, an AICC team will be deputed by the party high command and, along with AICC general secretary and Kerala in-charge Deepa Das Munshi, will hold discussions with party MLAs. They are expected to meet MLAs individually, sources said. They are also likely to meet leaders of alliance partners, including the IUML. After that, the Congress Parliamentary Party will meet and pass a one-line resolution authorising the AICC to take a decision on the next Chief Minister, sources said. At the same time, the CPI(M)-led LDF, which suffered a huge setback in the election, will discuss the reasons for the rout of the front after 10 years in power in the state. Pinarayi Vijayan, who resigned as Chief Minister following the defeat, has not spoken to the media yet. Vijayan, who was in Kannur when the election results were announced, has left for Thiruvananthapuram. He is expected to meet the media after the party state secretariat meeting on Wednesday. Kerala on Monday witnessed a sharp political reset as the state electors voted out the last Left government in the country, bringing back the Congress to the ruling saddle after a gap of 10 years, while the BJP broke through a long-standing electoral drought by winning three seats. Apart from strong anti-incumbency against the government, the results of the April 9 polls also indicated a consolidation of support across sections of society in favour of the United Democratic Front, which had been in opposition to the Left dispensation for the past decade. The UDF won 102 seats, while the CPI(M)-headed LDF netted 35 seats, according to Election Commission data on counting of votes for 140 constituencies. The outcome also marked the absence of the Left from governance in any Indian state for the first time in five decades. The ire against the government was so strong that 13 ministers in the cabinet suffered defeat in the political tsunami unleashed by the UDF. Not only the Congress, but its key allies, including the IUML, the Kerala Congress also secured massive victory in the polls, which saw the complete erasure of the LDF in some key districts. Of the 21 cabinet members, only Pinarayi Vijayan, P A Mohamed Riyas, K Rajan, G R Anil, K N Balagopal, P Prasad, and Saji Cherian emerged victorious. ADVERTISEMENT Published 05 May 2026, 12:26 IST India News Congress UDF Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Deccan Herald

May 5, 2026, 06:54 AM

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election: TVK Emerges as Single-Largest Party, But Faces Unclear Mandate

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election has concluded with a major shift in the State's political landscape. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single-largest party, effectively shattering the decades-old bipolar dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The electoral verdict has, however, resulted in a hung Assembly. In the 234-member House, a party or coalition requires a simple majority of 118 seats to form the government. All eyes are on the TVK, which has won 108 seats, falling just short of the required threshold. Also Read:How the ‘Vijay tsunami’ demolished DMK’s ‘Dravidian model’ in TN Also Read:Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 | How the ‘Vijay tsunami’ demolished DMK’s ‘Dravidian model’ With the mandate unclear, here are the potential scenarios for how the TVK could secure the reins of power in Tamil Nadu. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Bengaluru road rage: Auto driver chases car, assaults woman in HSR PIL has become 'Paisa Intere st Litigation' and 'Political Interest Litigation': Suprem... Bengaluru murder: Man stab bed dead trying to stop bar fight in RT Nagar 1) Building a coalition with smaller parties The TVK could reach the majority mark by engaging in post-poll negotiations with smaller parties that hold the balance of power. While TVK contested the election solo, it may now need to seek legislative support from parties that currently sit outside the major blocs or those willing to break away from their previous alliances. Considering that the TVK requires 10 seats to reach the 118 mark, smaller parties like the Congress, IUML, Left parties (CPI, CPI-M), or Dalit-centric entities (like the VCK) could prove vital. While the Congress has won five seats, VCK, CPI(M), CPI and IUML have each won two seats. There are talks of the TVK seeking the Congress support, but no formal talks have taken so far. If Vijay successfully brings these smaller partners into a governing coalition, he could secure the necessary numbers to form a stable administration. 2) Seeking outside support If stitching a formal coalition proves too complex due to conflicting ideological or political interests, the TVK could seek outside support from smaller parties. Under this scenario, smaller parties might agree to vote in favour of a TVK government on critical issues — specifically during floor tests, budget, or no-confidence motions — without becoming part of the formal Cabinet. This would allow Vijay to form the government while maintaining a degree of independence on policy matters. 3) Banking on possible defections from Opposition blocs The election results have left both the DMK and AIADMK alliances in a weakened position. A key scenario for the TVK may involve breaking these established coalitions. If the political tide continues to favour Vijay’s momentum, individual legislators or even factions of parties dissatisfied with their current leadership may defect to support a TVK-led government, viewing it as the emerging future of the State. 4) A minority government If talks for ensuing a formal majority fail, the TVK could technically form a minority government as the single-largest party. This, however, would force the TVK to rely on the support of various Opposition parties to keep the government afloat and navigate every piece of legislation through the House on a case-by-case basis. Historically, this has often been a precursor to instability and even mind-term polls. ADVERTISEMENT Published 05 May 2026, 12:24 IST Tamil Nadu India Politics Tamil Nadu politics Vijay TVK Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Zee News Hindi✓

May 5, 2026, 06:52 AM

Iran Launches Drone Attack on UAE Oil Industry, Injuring Three Indians; PM Modi Condemns the Attack

US-Iran war: Even though there has been a ceasefire in the US and Iran, but despite this, tensions are not going down. Now Iran launched a drone attack on a major UAE oil industry, these drone attacks have caused concern internationally, the attack has caused a fire in which three Indians have also been injured. On April 8, Iran and the US had a ceasefire, after which Iran attacked the UAE for the first time. PM Modi has strongly condemned this attack. After this attack, the PM tweeted, "Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE, in which 3 Indian citizens were injured. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is not acceptable. India stands fully with the UAE and reiterates its support for peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Securing safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is very important for peace, stability and global energy security of the region.

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Newsbytes✓

May 5, 2026, 06:51 AM

BJP Set to Form New Government in West Bengal on May 9

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to take oath for the new government in West Bengal on May 9, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya confirmed the date, saying, "The oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal will take place on 9th May."Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hinted at this timeline during his last campaign rally in Barrackpore.

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Lokmat

May 5, 2026, 06:49 AM

Gokul Appoints Five-Member Board of Administrators Amid Delayed Elections

Kolhapur: The Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union (Gokul) finally got a five-member board of administrators appointed on Monday by Divisional Sub-Registrar (Dairy) Pune Division Rajkumar Patil. Four more officers have been appointed as members of the administrative board headed by District Sub-Registrar of Satara Sanjay Kumar Sudrik. The members are Assistant Registrar of Chandgad Pradeep Malgave, Assistant Registrar of Mulshi (Pune) Sunil Dhaigude, Auditor Grade-II Sahakar (Panan) Kolhapur Sagar Balkawade, Charity Cell Chairman at Collector's office Chandrakant Parulekar. The'Gokul'director had demanded six months in advance to start the election process with the expiry of the term of the board in May 2026. However, the elections to the cooperative societies were put on hold due to the elections to the Municipal Corporation, Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti during the interim period. However, after the postponement on 10 February,'Gokul'submitted the draft electoral rolls to the Assistant Director (Dairy).

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TV9 Hindi

May 5, 2026, 06:47 AM

India Condemns UAE Attacks; Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Alleged Bid to Destroy Democracy

In a post on X, PM Narendra Modi said, "I strongly condemn the attacks on UAE in which 3 Indian citizens have been injured. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is not acceptable. India stands with UAE fully. Reiterates its support for peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Securing safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for peace, stability and global energy security of the region." Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X this Tuesday, "Some others in the Congress are rejoicing over TMC's defeat. But they must understand that stealing the mandate of Assam and Bengal is a big step by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy. Keep petty politics aside. This is not a move by one party or the other. Some in the party, others in the TMC, are gloating about its loss. They need to understand that the loss of democracy is not the BJP's pet project to destroy Indian democracy."

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The New Indian Express

May 5, 2026, 06:44 AM

Rahul Gandhi Impersonator Arrested for Swindling Lakhs from Local Politicians

DEHRADUN: Dehradun police have arrested a conman who allegedly swindled lakhs of rupees from local politicians by posing as the personal assistant (PA) to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The suspect, used sophisticated mimicry and fake credentials to run an interstate racket targeting several other female political figures by promising party tickets and influential posts. The scam came to light after Uttarakhand politician Bhavna Pandey filed a complaint at the Rajpur police station on Sunday. According to the FIR, the accused, who identified himself as Kanishk Singh, contacted her promising a significant organisational post in the party and offering to conduct election surveys in the state. “The accused was extremely convincing. During phone calls, he would play audio clips that sounded exactly like senior party leaders, which immediately gained my trust,” Pandey said. “He told me he could influence key organisational changes, including replacing the state president. I had no reason to doubt his identity,” she added. Lured by the promise of political advancement, Pandey allegedly handed over Rs 25 lakh in cash to an accomplice sent by the impersonator at her residence in Jakhan on April 13. After receiving the money, the accused cut off all communication, leading the victims to realise they had been defrauded. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Parmendra Dobhal confirmed the arrest of the main suspect, who was apprehended while attempting to repeat the same modus operandi on another victim in the Jakhan area. “The accused had perfected a technique of using fake identities and mimicking senior leaders to exploit political aspirations. We registered a case under Section 318(4) of the BNS based on the complaint,” the SSP said. “Preliminary investigations indicate he has an extensive network across multiple states. We are analysing call records and financial trails to uncover the full extent of the racket.”

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 06:43 AM

BJP Ousts TMC in West Bengal After 15 Years, Wins 206 Seats

Kolkata: How many CMs have changed in other states of the country between 1977 and 2025 in the last 5 decades, but on May 9, West Bengal is now going to get its fourth chief minister. The Bharatiya Janata Party has ousted the TMC after 15 years by winning 206 seats in Bengal. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP got 39.1% and the TMC 46.2% of the votes. This figure indicated that the BJP could be reduced to 105 seats in the Bengal Assembly elections and no one could shake the power of Mamata Banerjee. In the results of May 4, the TMC was almost wiped out in 3 out of the 5 regions of the state. In the 2026 Assembly elections, the strike rate of the BJP was 70.4%, while the strike rate of the TMC, which contested 290 seats, went up to 26%. Find out the highlights of the election. Anandamoy Barman of the BJP won from Matigara-Naxalbari by 1,04,265 votes. Anandamoy became the candidate with the highest number of votes. Rajarhat New Town from the 323-year-old Trinamool Congress became the youngest MLA of the BJP, winning only 27 years.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 06:42 AM

BJP Gains as Muslims Sit Out in Assam Assembly Election

Guwahati: The Assam Assembly election 2026 has proved to be a bonus for the BJP. The voters have almost made Muslims sit in the opposition. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had been saying from the beginning that delimitation would ensure that indigenous communities retain more than 100 seats out of 126 seats. At the same time, the Congress consolidated its position in a shrinking Muslim-dominated area, which cost perfumer Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF dear. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said: It is unfortunate that all but one Congress MLA follow Islam. I am not saying that Hindus or Muslims have won. I am just giving figures and this is your analysis. Delimitation has brought the Congress and the AIUDF face to face in Assam's first Assembly election after the delimitation of constituencies in 2023. Delimitation proved to be an unexpected factor. The number of Muslim-majority AIUF contesting the second election in Assam has now come down to 22.

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Dainik Statesman

May 5, 2026, 06:41 AM

West Bengal Government Considers Returning to Traditional Administrative Hub

After the change of power in West Bengal, speculation is rife as to where the administrative offices will be located. Political circles are now discussing whether the new government will run the administration from the traditional Writers'Building or Mahakaran. Sources say that the new government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party is seriously considering moving back to Mahakaran instead of Nabanna. Though there is no official announcement yet, there are indications of preparation at the administrative level. Mahakaran has been the administrative center of the state for a long time. The administrative office was later moved to Nabanna. Since then the administration of the state is being run from the new building. Political analysts say that the decision to move back to Mahakaran may be important not only in administrative terms, but also in symbolic terms. The new government seems to be trying to integrate itself with the administrative traditions of the past. However, there are some challenges in practical terms. The renovation of Mahakaran building, modern infrastructure and security arrangements can only be decided after looking into these issues. Meanwhile, a section of the administration in Nabanna feels that the possibility of shifting from the modern office to Mahakaran will not be easy.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 06:41 AM

Two Women Candidates from TVK Win in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Chennai: The results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are out. A total of 53 women candidates were in the fray from different assembly seats in Chennai city. Out of these 53 candidates, only two women candidates have won. Both are from TVK. Both are first-timers. The most talked about among them is 36-year-old MR Pallavi, who fought this battle in eight months of pregnancy. MR Pallavi has won from Thiru Vi Ka Nagar. Pallavi has won from Thiru Vi Ka Nagar assembly seat. J Kamakshi has won from Pallavaram. Both are from TVK and contested for the first time. MR Pallavi has won with 22,333 votes and J Kamakshi has won with 54,693 votes. Out of the 53 women candidates in the fray, there were 53 women candidates from different assembly seats in Chennai city. There were 20 independent candidates. There were 33 women candidates from recognised political parties. DMAK had fielded two women candidates. TVK had fielded 12 candidates while the BJP had fielded 12 candidates.

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EI Samay

May 5, 2026, 06:38 AM

TMC Suffers Debacle in North Bengal, Fails to Win a Single Seat

This time: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said in the election campaign that the TMC would not be able to open its account in a few districts. That prediction came true. Mamata Banerjee's party did not win any seat in four districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. Jalpaiguri: TMC leader Mamata Banerjee started her campaign in North Bengal from Jalpaiguri district in the assembly elections like the Lok Sabha. She also took out a march on New Year's Day. But that did not stop the TMC's debacle. Although the TMC won four out of seven seats in the district in the last assembly elections, this time the couple had to return empty-handed. Jalpaiguri district, which stretches from the Bangladesh border to the Bhutan border, is inhabited by the Adivasi, Rajbongshi, Nepali, Santali, and Mech communities. This is the family that could not show any hope to the people of mixed culture, says BJP state general secretary Bapi Goswami.

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Live Hindustan

May 5, 2026, 06:37 AM

BJP Forms Double-Engine Government in West Bengal After Landslide Victory

BJP Electoral Growth in Bengal: After Congress and Left Front, the stronghold of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC), the double-engine government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being formed in West Bengal. The BJP is now seen to be forming a double-engine government there as well, having won more than two-thirds of the seats in the West Bengal assembly elections. The journey of the BJP from three MLAs to 206 seats has been completed in just 10 years, which is being credited to the duo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The BJP's journey from Bengal in the Lok Sabha began in 1998 with an alliance with Mamata Banerjee, but the first BJP MLA reached the assembly in 2016. In 10 years, the BJP increased 35 percent of the vote to bid farewell to the Mamata Banerjee government, which has been in power for three consecutive terms. Mamata herself could not even save her own seat. The BJP's victory in Bengal is a symbol of Narendra Modi's popularity and Amit Shah's election management. In 2016, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha of Vimal Gurung won 3 MLAs in the BJP alliance, but the party won 3 seats in the 2021 elections. The BJP's strength was also

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The New Indian Express

May 5, 2026, 06:36 AM

Congress Criticizes Government's Economic Policies, Blames 'Raid Raj' for Sluggish Investment

The Congress on Tuesday flagged "sluggishness" in private corporate investment despite tax cuts and claims of improved ease of doing business. The party argued that the expected pickup in investment has not materialised, due to slow consumer demand linked to stagnant real wages as well as the ED-CBI-IT "raid raj", which has instilled fear among businesses. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for some time now, his party has been drawing attention to a fundamental problem preventing the economy from achieving higher real GDP growth rate: the sluggishness in private corporate investment. "Tax rates have been slashed and the ease of business has allegedly improved substantially. But the intended consequence of these moves -- i.e., a boost in private investment -- has refused to materialize," Ramesh said on X. "Now the scholarly Chief Economic Adviser (V Anantha Nageswaran), in the Ministry of Finance, has lent his support to our contention by pointing out that post-COVID, India's largest companies saw their corporate profits grow at 30.8% per annum, even as they refused to invest," Ramesh said. "This stubborn refusal to invest is itself motivated by several factors such as slow consumer demand growth due to India's stagnant real wages crisis," he said.

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ANI News✓

May 5, 2026, 06:36 AM

IPL 2026 Playoffs and Final Venue Uncertainty Due to Political Issues in Bengaluru

New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs and final soon, but uncertainty surrounds the location of the final. BCCI sources reveal that playoff matches are likely to be split between Punjab and Karnataka , with Bengaluru facing complications that could prevent it from hosting the much-anticipated final. As per a BCCI source, the convention for the IPL final is for the defending champions to host the match. However, political issues in Bengaluru, particularly related to MLA tickets, are currently causing disruptions. "IPL 2026 playoffs and final venue will be announced soon. Matches likely to be divided into Punjab and Karnataka , the last time winner should host the final, but MLA ticket issue is creating problems in Bengaluru, and if there is no solution, then bcci will move the final to another city," the source stated to ANI. Earlier, before the IPL 2026 opener between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar suggested that every MLA should receive at least five IPL tickets, claiming that elected representatives are "VIPs" who shouldn't have to wait in line. After this, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said three tickets for RCB matches in the ongoing IPL will be provided to the MLAs and MPs. After DK Shivakumar's statement, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara dismissed allegations of misuse of IPL match tickets by Karnataka MLAs, explaining that tickets are booked online and attended by those who purchased them. He noted that only MLAs themselves can go, or their family members can attend the IPL matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saying it is clearly mentioned as "non-transferable," so others cannot use it. As of May 5, the IPL 2026 points table shows a fiercely competitive league stage with several teams still in the race for the coveted playoff spots. Punjab Kings are sitting at the top of the standings with 13 points from nine matches, boasting a strong net run rate. Close behind are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans, all level on 12 points but separated by net run rate differences -- RCB leading among them with the best NRR. In the mid-table, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals both have 8 points, keeping their playoff hopes alive while striving for consistency. Kolkata Knight Riders occupy eighth place with 7 points, still mathematically in contention, though facing an uphill battle. At the bottom end of the table, the Mumbai Indians have 6 points from ten games, struggling to secure a top-four finish, while the Lucknow Super Giants languish in last place with just 4 points, their playoff hopes virtually extinguished. (ANI)

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 06:35 AM

Voters Opt for NOTA in Five Indian States

New Delhi: There was no dearth of voters who pressed the NOTA button in the five states of Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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Lokmat

May 5, 2026, 06:31 AM

Baramati Makes History: Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar Wins Record-Breaking Victory

Baramati: The Baramati Assembly by-election became historic with the record-breaking victory of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. Pawar's unique victory on Monday (December 4) made the Baramati Assembly constituency the talk of the country. Baramati's name was prominently recorded in the political scene of the country. However, Baramati, which was mourning the untimely'one'victory of its beloved leader, has not yet recovered. Therefore, the roar of the JCB in every election in Baramati is not the same this time. Ajit Dada, the slogan of Baramati, was in the air today. The voters of Baramati have also got the credit of winning the Baramati representative with the highest number of votes in the country, just like Deputy Chief Minister Pawar. Baramati's Deputy Chief Minister Pawar, who got the record number of votes in the country, appeared very calm today. The counting of votes began at eight o'clock in the morning.

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Navbharat Times

May 5, 2026, 06:30 AM

PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Confirm Visit to Bihar

Patna: It has been confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are coming to Bihar.

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Kalinga TV

May 5, 2026, 06:29 AM

West Bengal's New Chief Minister to Take Oath on May 9, Decision Yet to be Made

Kolkata: The oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal will take place on May 9, date for the event got confirmed today. The ceremony date was reportedly confirmed by Bharatiya Janata Party State President Samik Bhattacharya to ANI. The CM of West Bengal is yet to be decided. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting along with Union Home Minster Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, and the party’s national parliamentary board today and tomorrow to decide the West Bengal Chief Minister and other Cabinet Ministers. It is being reportedly said that first the CM will be decided following which the other cabinet ministers will take place. Yesterday Assembly election counting took place following which the results came out, and BJP had secured majority of seats in the election. This was a historic moment in West Bengal’s political history and an end to TMC’s Mamata Banerjee’s era in the state.

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