Bengal post-poll violence: BJP alleges TMC’s ‘gunda vahini’ impersonating its workers to create disorder
Two days after the Assembly election results in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a sharp statement stating that people linked to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) are attempting to disguise themselves as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to create unrest. The party claimed that elements of what it described as the Trinamool’s “Gunda Vahini” were trying to mislead the public and spread disorder.
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Citadel Season 2 X review: What the audience is saying about Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden’s spy thriller
The second season of Citadel starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden arrived on OTT screens on Wednesday, May 6. Created by Josh Appelbaum, Bryan Oh, and David Weil, the series first premiered in 2023 on Prime Video and has now returned with its second instalment this May.
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Bengal: 65% of newly-elected MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are ‘crorepatis’, says ADR report
A new analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that 65 per cent of newly elected lawmakers in the West Bengal Assembly have declared criminal cases against themselves — a steep increase from the previous election cycle. The study examined affidavits of all 292 winning candidates from the 2026 polls and found that 190 MLAs fall under this category, compared to 142 in 2021.
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Suvendu Adhikari’s Personal Assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari PA Chandranath Rath shot at Madhyamgram, North 24 Pargana. He was rushed to the hospital but he was declared dead.
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BCCI announces schedule for India Women, India A, and India U19 bilateral series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule and venues for the India senior women’s teams, as well as India A and India U19. The Indian women’s team will be playing against Zimbabwe for the first time in an international match.
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Trump warns of ‘much higher level’ of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the US bombing of Iran will resume at a “much higher level and intensity” if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war.
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Mumbai Airport to remain shut for 6 hours tomorrow: Check timing, advisory for passengers
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday said it will suspend all flight operations for six hours from 11 am to 5 pm on May 7 (Thursday) as part of scheduled pre-monsoon maintenance.
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OPINION | Can Mamata unite the opposition?
Preparations for the formation of new governments in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have begun. TVK chief superstar Vijay will probably take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7, and Himanta Biswa Sarma may take oath again as CM of Assam after May 11.
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Vijay’s oath unlikely tomorrow as Tamil Nadu Governor not convinced with numbers for majority: Sources
The possibility of actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Thursday (May 7) appears highly unlikely, as per sources. According to sources, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar told leaders during a meeting that it would be more appropriate to proceed only after receiving a letter proving support from 118 MLAs, the number required for a majority in the State Assembly.
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US and Iran nearing 14-point memorandum, launch 30-day negotiation window to end war: Reports
In a significant development, negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly advancing towards a preliminary accord aimed at halting current hostilities and establishing a framework for expansive nuclear talks. As per an Axios report, which cited several American officials and sources acquainted with the dialogue, the progress is being viewed as the most significant development since the onset of the conflict, though a definitive resolution has not yet been secured. The reported framework consists of a “one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding” designed to trigger an immediate ceasefire and launch a “30-day negotiation window” to hammer out a broader settlement.
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