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Centre hopeful of PM SHRI rollout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; letters to be sent soon
The Ministry of Education will soon write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, urging them to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the PM SHRI scheme. This initiative aims to develop schools as model institutions aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. T…
Opposition parties back Mamata Banerjee; her decision not to quit a protest against Centre & EC, says Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut and NCP (SP) back Mamata Banerjee's decision not to resign as West Bengal Chief Minister. They allege democratic processes were subverted and central agencies misused to influence the assembly poll outcome. Raut calls for unity against the Centre'…
Four killed in post-poll unrest in India's West Bengal
KOLKATA: Four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist party celebrated victory in state polls in West Bengal, police and party officials said Wednesday (May 6).Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ…
'Democracy in Bengal being held at gunpoint': Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after defeat
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She refused to resign after her party's election defeat. Pradhan stated this rejects the people's mandate. He accused her of treating power as an entitlement. He believes…
'Sometimes seats are stolen through vote theft, sometimes entire govt': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through 'vote theft'. He stated that many BJP MPs and MLAs are 'infiltrators'. Gandhi also claimed the government is remotely controlled and fears the truth. These accusations follow BJP's victories in West Be…
Daunting task for BJP in West Bengal
The BJP has to revive the State’s moribund economy and overhaul the bureaucracy. But it faces a serious funds crunch
Why Rahul Gandhi has asked ‘some in the Congress’ to not ‘gloat about TMC’s loss’
The Congress leader criticised his own party for celebrating the Trinamool’s loss in West Bengal. But differences have persisted between the two parties, and even between Congress and its long-time ally DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Odisha and West Bengal’s contrasting growth paths
Odisha has made rapid strides in growth and fiscal health, but lagged in social development. Bengal fares better in human development, but needs to reignite growth and industry
What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.
Mamata Banerjee says she won’t resign: What happens next, what the law says on forming a new govt after elections?
West Bengal faces a political standoff after the 2026 election results. Mamata Banerjee stated she will not resign despite her party's defeat and BJP securing a clear majority. The constitution mandates that a Chief Minister must have the confidence of the le…
'I won’t resign, we haven’t lost': Mamata Banerjee rejects Bengal verdict
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she will not resign following the recent election results. She declared the outcome illegitimate, citing widespread rigging and manipulation. Banerjee asserted her political fight will continue despite the set…
Congress sees high share of Muslim winners across states, poll data shows
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. Wes…
Mamata Banerjee and the price of staying in the game
In West Bengal, the electoral math has shifted, but the deeper question remains: Why is a woman’s grip on power still framed as an act of defiance rather than a right of leadership?
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly elections
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing t…
'If Bengal wanted BJP then…: What Mahua Moitra said after TMC’s crushing defeat in 2026 assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing 206 out of 294 seats. This marks a dramatic shift from the 2021 elections, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had a dominant mandate. Desp…
NTPC peer IPO coming soon? BJP win in Bengal raises hopes of Damodar Valley listing
Damodar Valley Corporation's stock market debut is now more likely. The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal has removed a key political obstacle. This development is expected to speed up the initial public offering process. DVC operates in power gener…
BREAKINGBreaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJP’s political map
The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into eastern and northeastern India. It establishes the BJP as a pan-India force. The win provides the leadership confidence …
Mint Quick Edit | Big shifts in power raise a big question: Will investment patterns change?
The rightist BJP has ousted a Marxist party’s inheritor of power in West Bengal, while Tamil Nadu’s originator of Dravidian ideology has lost to a less ideological party led by film star Vijay. How investor-friendly will debutant regimes be?
West Bengal outcome may realign New Delhi-Kolkata-Dhaka ties
A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.
Welfare vs welfare: How BJP trumped Mamata’s ‘pro-woman’ appeal
India News: KOLKATA: A key pillar of Trinamool Congress’s electoral strength in West Bengal since 2011, women turned up to vote in higher numbers than men in this.
West Bengal verdict: Why Mamata tasted defeat when she put fish on plate?
India News: KOLKATA: Trinamool stoked the fear of Bengal’s identity facing a threat from BJP but found its own identity getting erased. When Mamata Banerjee made .
Mal election result 2026: BJP's Sukra Munda defeated TMC's Bulu Chik Baraik by 15,492 votes
India News: Discover the political landscape of Mal constituency in West Bengal for the 2026 elections as TMC's Bulu Chik Baraik challenges BJP's Sukra Munda. Key issues like development, livelihoods, and tribal rights are at the forefront.
Panchla election results 2026: TMC’s Gulsan Mullick defeats BJP’s Ranjan Paul in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Panchla (175), Gulsan Mullick of the All India Trinamool Congress secured victory with 1,23,967 votes, d.
Rajganj election result 2026: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar defeated TMC's Swapna Barman by 21,477 votes
India News: The Rajganj constituency in West Bengal sees a fierce competition between Trinamool Congress's Swapna Barman and BJP's Dinesh Sarkar in the 2026 elections, following a nail-biting contest in 2021.
Budge Budge election results 2026: TMC’s Ashok Kumar Deb defeats BJP’s Tarun Kumar Adak in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Budge Budge (156), Ashok Kumar Deb of the All India Trinamool Congress secured a decisive victory with 1.
Dhupguri election result 2026: BJP's Naresh Chandra Roy defeated TMC's Dr. Nirmal Chandra Roy by 38,550 votes
India News: Explore the intense competition in the 2026 Dhupguri election as TMC's Dr. Nirmal Chandra Roy battles BJP's Naresh Chandra Roy in a key constituency of West Bengal. Discover voter trends, key issues, and the significance of local livelihoods.
Magrahat Purba election results 2026: TMC’s Sarmistha Purkait defeats BJP’s Uttam Kumar Banik in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Magrahat Purba (141), Sarmistha Purkait of the All India Trinamool Congress secured victory with 1,08,41.
Mahisadal election results 2026: BJP’s Subhas Chandra Panja defeats TMC’s Tilak Kumar Chakraborty in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Mahisadal (208), Subhas Chandra Panja of the Bharatiya Janata Party secured victory with 1,21,584 votes,.
Madarihat election result 2026: BJP's Lakshman Limbu won against TMC's Jayprakash Toppo by 40,910 votes
India News: Explore the 2026 election battle in Madarihat, West Bengal, featuring TMC's Jayprakash Toppo and BJP's Lakshman Limbu in a constituency critical for tribal communities and tea garden workers.
Twin blow: Mamata Banerjee faces big electoral setback, loses bastion Bhabanipur after TMC's crushing defeat
In a dramatic turn in West Bengal's Bhabanipur by-election, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari has taken a slender lead over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 16 rounds of counting. The race is incredibly tight, with Adhikari ahead by a mere 563 votes, showcasing a fi…