Author: Arijit Bose

Puducherry Verdict 2026: Rangasamy’s NDA Secures Second Term in High-Stakes Triangular Contest

Arijit Bose

Puducherry | The 2026 Assembly election in the Union Territory of Puducherry delivered a decisive mandate in favour of continuity, with the ruling alliance led by N. Rangasamy returning to power for a second consecutive term. The counting of votes, which began at 8:00 am on May 4 across six designated centres, confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), anchored by the All India NR Congress (AINRC) and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had successfully retained control of the 30-member Assembly. The result came after a high-voltage campaign and…

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Kerala 2026: UDF Storms Back to Power, Ends LDF’s Decade-Long Rule

Arijit Bose

Thiruvananthapuram | The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election has delivered a decisive and politically significant verdict, bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after a decade in opposition. Held in a single phase on April 9, with results declared on May 4, the election marked the end of two consecutive terms of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. With a commanding majority in the 140-member Kerala Niyamasabha, the UDF’s victory reaffirms the state’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments, while also introducing new…

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Assam 2026: NDA Scores a Historic Hat-Trick, Consolidates Power Under Himanta Biswa Sarma

Arijit Bose

Guwahati |The 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections have delivered a decisive and historic mandate, reaffirming the political dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. Held on April 9 with results declared on May 4, the elections saw the NDA secure a resounding third consecutive term—an achievement widely described as a “hat-trick with a century.” Led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the alliance’s emphatic victory cements its hold over Assam’s political landscape, marking a significant consolidation of power since its initial breakthrough in…

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Thalapathy’s Political Blockbuster: Joseph Vijay Rewrites Tamil Nadu’s Power Script in 2026

Arijit Bose

Chennai | In the long and dramatic history of Tamil Nadu politics—where cinema and public life have often blurred into one—few moments have been as electrifying as the events of May 4, 2026. As votes were counted for the Assembly elections held on April 23, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, delivered what many are calling a “real-life blockbuster.” His newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), surged dramatically to emerge as the single largest party in its electoral debut, leading in over 100 of the state’s 234 seats in…

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Mamata led TMC failed to read the writing on the wall

Arijit Bose

By Staff Correspondent Kolkata | When Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept to power in West Bengal in 2011, it marked the end of 34 years of Left Front rule and raised expectations of a historic economic reset. The anti-incumbency wave, powered by the Singur and Nandigram movements, had created a powerful political mandate for change. Yet, fifteen years later—following the party’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections—analysts describe the TMC era as one of the most significant “missed opportunities” in the state’s post-independence history. What began as a promise of…

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Mangal Mahotsav 2026 to Begin Tomorrow: Emphasis on Devotion, Discipline and Cleanliness in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The much-awaited “Mangal Mahotsav-2026” will commence from tomorrow, marking the beginning of the first Tuesday of the Jyeshtha month. The annual tradition, initiated in 2019 under the Mangalmaan Abhiyan by former Mayor Sanjukta Bhatia, continues this year with a renewed focus on the theme “Bhakti se Sanskar aur Swachhta se Suvyavastha” (Values through devotion and order through cleanliness). The festival is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Lucknow, where the famous Bada Mangal celebrations witness large-scale community feasts (bhandaras), devotion, and public participation. This year’s edition…

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITS HEADQUARTERS ARMY TRAINING COMMAND

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Delhi: The President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,  Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla. She was received by  Kavinder Gupta,  Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC on her arrival at ARTRAC. The President was briefed by GOC-in-C on evolution of ARTRAC, the stellar role of ARTRAC in providing quality training to Indian Army personnel to enhance operational efficiency as well as on salient initiatives of ARTRAC. Elaborating on the novel initiatives of ARTRAC, GOC-in-C brought out the…

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DELIVERY OF PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATE ‘MAHENDRAGIRI’

Arijit Bose

Sixth Project 17A ship to be delived within 17 months of the lead ship Delhi: Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and…

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Anugraha Narayana Das Assumes Charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts

Arijit Bose

Delhi |  Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) with effect from May 1, 2026. Bringing over three decades of experience in defence financial management and public administration, he stepped into the top position overseeing India’s defence accounting and financial systems. Academic and Professional Background Das is an alumnus of Utkal University and ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Over the course of his career, he has also undergone advanced training at premier global…

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Indian Navy Chief Visits Myanmar to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

Arijit Bose

New Delhi:| The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, completed a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to May 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the Navy Chief held high-level discussions with senior leadership of the Myanmar Armed Forces, including General Ye Win Oo, Defence Minister U Htun Aung, and Admiral Htein Win. Focus on Maritime Security and Cooperation The discussions reviewed ongoing bilateral naval cooperation and explored new avenues for collaboration in areas such…

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