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France 24politics45 days ago
Reality TV Personality Spencer Pratt Runs for Los Angeles Mayor
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt is one of 13 candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 election. The race has drawn attention due to recent city challenges including fires and budget issues.
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BJP Secures Victory in Indian State Election
The BJP party of Indian Prime Minister Modi has won a state election. The outcome strengthens the party's position as the country faces economic challenges. A podcast discussion examined what the result means for the party's hold on power.
Al Jazeeraworld57 days ago
Indian Actor Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Film star C Joseph Vijay took office as chief minister of Tamil Nadu after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party secured a major victory in the state elections. The actor-turned-politician was sworn in following the win by his newly formed TVK party. The development marks a signific…
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opindia.compolitics57 days ago
Modi Urges Fuel Conservation, Carpooling and Work-from-Home Measures
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 10, 2026, called on citizens and businesses to cut petrol and diesel use amid surging global energy prices that are straining the country's foreign exchange reserves. He urged a return to work-from-home arrangements, carpooling and adopt…
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thehindu.comworld58 days ago
Film Star's Party Forms Government in Tamil Nadu
C. Joseph Vijay’s party secured support from smaller parties to reach a majority and form the government in Tamil Nadu. The state is one of India’s most industrialized regions and a key hub for automobile and iPhone production. The development marks the establishment of a new sta…
deccanchronicle.comworld59 days ago
Suvendu Adhikari to Become West Bengal Chief Minister
Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party will be sworn in as chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday. The BJP won 207 of 294 assembly seats in this week's election results, ending the 15-year rule of the All India Trinamool Congress.
rediff.compolitics61 days ago
Personal aide to West Bengal chief minister-elect shot dead amid post-poll violence
Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, was killed Wednesday night while traveling home by car. The BJP's win over Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress has triggered post-poll violence that has left at least three dead since Monday. Police have arrested more tha…
South China Morning Postpolitics62 days ago
BJP Wins 207 Seats in West Bengal Assembly Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party won a majority in West Bengal state elections, defeating the Trinamool Congress after three terms. The victory gives the National Democratic Alliance influence over about 70 percent of India's state legislatures.
Photo: Nilendrajyoti Halder / Unsplashworld77 days ago
I-PAC Director's Representative Aids ED in Data Extraction from Seized Devices
A legal representative for I-PAC director Rishi Raj Singh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi to aid in extracting data from devices seized in recent raids. Founded in 2015, I-PAC consults for parties including TMC in West Bengal and DMK in Tamil Nadu. West Benga…
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