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Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election in West Bengal for the first time

Result in key Indian state is set to have significant implications for the country’s political landscape

The Guardian - UK

Modi’s BJP set for big win in key state elections as support for his fiercest rivals collapses

Modi finally unseats Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, while popular actor Vijay’s party takes the largest number of votes in Tamil Nadu

The Independent UK

Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan Aiyar

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minister. Factors like demography and language are seen as crucial. The author argues that exit polls in India are often inaccurate. Voters' fears and outright lies can skew…

The Economic Times

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Why These New Amrit Bharat Trains Matter More

What if traveling across states became easier, cheaper, and more connected than ever before? For millions, long-distance journeys are not just about reaching a destination they carry emotions, responsibilities, and dreams. Whether it’s work in a new city, visiting family, or seeking spiritual peace, every journey matters Now, something has…

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Palestine freer for journalists than India: It’s the Press Freedom Index again

Every year, on or around World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) releases its World Press Freedom Index and India does what India always does: calls the methodology opaque and moves on. The 2026 edition, released today, offers India even less to be comfortable about.

Newslaundry

India’s Modi senses chance to dethrone ‘nemesis’ in crucial state election

ON THE GROUND: The PM’s party has descended upon West Bengal in huge numbers for this key election, hoping to grasp the chance to oust the opposition’s only female chief minister. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Kolkata

The Independent UK

From Rally to Rally Kick: Modi’s Football Play Trends Ahead of Bengal’s Last Phase

A Prime Minister. A football. And timing that made everyone pause. When Narendra Modi was seen casually playing football with youngsters in Gangtok, it felt light, natural even refreshing. No speeches, no politics, just a simple moment. But the internet didn’t see it that way. Because this came right after…

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Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suffered a rare defeat last week after a bill to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house of parliament for women failed to get enough support.

The Conversation

‘Bend it like Modi!’ Forget Messi and Ronaldo. We have a ‘Made in India’ GOAT

The equator is not the only thing dividing the world into two halves.

Newslaundry

How India Is Quietly Becoming an Energy Superpower

What if the biggest transformation in India is happening quietly far from the noise of daily headlines? While attention stays on short-term events, a deeper shift is unfolding in the energy sector. From major nuclear breakthroughs to rapidly expanding renewable power, India is steadily building a stronger, more self-reliant future.…

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Did PM Modi cross the Model Code line?

That was BJP leader Narendra Modi campaigning against the opposition at an election rally.

Newslaundry

Trump survives White House dinner shooting scare as armed 'tutor' held -- key points

A shooting scare near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint with multiple weapons. An officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. Investigations into the…

The Times of India

'Kabhi India aa ke dekho': Iran’s 'random bakwaas' jab at Trump over his 'hell hole' remark

A day after US President Donald Trump reshared a social media post describing India as a “hell-hole”, Iran’s diplomatic mission in Mumbai and a formal protest from New Delhi. Iran’s consulate mocked the remark, saying “maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr Trump, it might just reduce…

The Times of India

Trump faces diplomatic backlash after sharing ‘hellhole’ remark about India and China

Delhi calls comment ‘inappropriate’ as critics warn it could deepen fears among immigrants

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International Business Times UK

Trump Faces 'Racist' Backlash After Calling India a 'Hellhole' as Modi Alliance Strains Despite 'Hindus for Trump' Support

Donald Trump's repost describing India as a 'hellhole' has sparked diplomatic tensions, drawing criticism from Indian officials and diaspora groups, and challenging his relationship with Prime Minister Modi.

The Times of India

'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

The Independent UK

Key Indian state heads to polls amid controversy over millions losing voting rights

ON THE GROUND: Former government workers and even security officers on election duty are among millions stripped of the right to vote in West Bengal’s knife-edge polls. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

‘This is not the country I moved to’: the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage

Savitha Prakash, a first-generation immigrant running in local elections in Harrow, says Reform UK aims to ‘put Britain first’

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We the People: Student Speech That Shook Parliament

What if one simple sentence could remind an entire nation of its true identity? In a time when differences often feel louder than unity, a young voice rose inside Parliament and echoed far beyond it. It wasn’t loud or aggressive. It didn’t rely on complex words. Yet, it carried a…

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Security Lapse at PM Event Site in Rajasthan Leads to SHO Suspension

A Station House Officer (SHO) in Rajasthan’s Balotra district was suspended after a serious security breach occurred ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit, officials confirmed.

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Pahalgam Attack : The Resolve That Shook Terror

There are moments in history that don’t fade with time they harden into national memory. The Pahalgam terror attack is one such moment. A peaceful valley turned into a site of tragedy when innocent tourists were targeted, leaving the entire nation in shock. But what followed was not fear. It…

The Guardian - UK

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll

Experts say Muslims and other minorities have been disproportionately deleted from the electoral roll ahead of the West Bengal elections this week

The Independent UK

One of India’s holiest temples makes it mandatory for visitors to drink cow urine

Temple management says new entry rules meant to keep away non-believers

The Independent UK

India and South Korea agree to nearly double trade to $50B by 2030

South Korea and India have agreed to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, up from about $27 billion

The Independent UK

At least 25 dead in powerful explosion at fireworks factory in southern India

Authorities say factory was likely operating in violation of multiple safety norms despite holding a licence

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