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thehindu.comBJP Wins 206 Seats in West Bengal Assembly Elections
India's Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a landmark win in West Bengal state elections, capturing 206 out of 294 seats in the legislative assembly. The results, announced on May 5, 2026, mark the party's first electoral success in the state previously held by an opposition party.…
SemaforDemocrats Call on US to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Weapons
Thirty House Democrats led by Rep. Joaquin Castro sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 4, 2026, requesting public recognition of Israel's nuclear weapons program. The move comes as President Donald Trump collaborates with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…
Al JazeeraBJP Wins 124 Seats in West Bengal Assembly Election
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party secured control of West Bengal's assembly, marking a breakthrough in an opposition stronghold. Partial results showed the party with at least 124 seats and leads in 83 more in the 294-seat body. The outcome bolsters Prime Minister Narendra Mo…
thehindu.comFighting Erupts Between Regional Party Workers on West Bengal Election Day
Workers from two regional parties in India clashed during elections for West Bengal's state assembly. Local media reported the fighting began amid accusations of voter intimidation by opposition leaders against the ruling party. The incident highlights tensions in the ongoing ele…