PM Modi Thanks Puducherry for NDA’s Victory, Praises Good Governance

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Puducherry, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people of Puducherry after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured another term in the Union Territory, attributing the victory to the “track record of good governance” delivered by the government led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.In a message posted on social media shortly after the election results were declared, PM Modi said the renewed mandate reflected the people’s faith in the NDA’s development agen…

Kerala’s 2026 Assembly Poll Results Signal End of Left’s Long Reign

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Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Kerala’s 2026 Assembly poll verdict marks not just a change of government but the end of an era in Indian politics, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) dismantling the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.More significantly, the result leaves India without a single Left-led state government for the first time in more than five decades.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Elect…

Bengal’s ‘Jhalmuri’ Gains Nationwide Fame After PM Modi’s Visit

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Jhargram (West Bengal), May 4 (IANS) The shopkeeper who had served Bengal’s popular ‘jhalmuri’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his campaign in the state last month, on Monday said that the iconic snack has now become “famous” across the nation after his visit.Weeks after PM Modi brought ‘jhalmuri’ into the national spotlight, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now using the same as a symbol of celebration, with trends in the Assembly elections reflecting a clear majority for the part…

PM Modi, Amit Shah Applaud BJP’s Hat-Trick Victory in Assam

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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the resounding victory for the BJP in Assam, describing the hat-trick mandate for the party as the affirmation of people’s faith and trust in the double-engine government under Himanta Biswa Sarma. “Assam blesses BJP-NDA once again!,” said the Prime Minister in a post on X ahead of his participation in the victory celebrations at the party headquarters in the national capital.“The BJP-NDA’s win in…

Pakistan’s Economy Relies on Episodic Aid, Says Report

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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan’s repeated cycles of episodic external assistance stabilised its economy in crisis many times without delivering structural transformation, and the country moved into a “rent‑seeking equilibrium” behaviour, a new report has said.An opinion piece from The Express Tribune said Pakistan witnessed a recurring cycle of episodic relief and concessional financing since its independence in 1947.The report cited development specialist and supply chain management exper…

North Korea Criticizes Japan’s Security Legislation Overhaul

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Pyongyang, May 3 (IANS) North Korea on Monday criticised Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it “a brazen challenge to global peace and humanity.”The North’s criticism came as Japan has been seeking to revise its three key security documents — the National Security Strategy, National Defence Strategy and Defence Buildup Program — within this year.The effort is widely seen as a response to China’s growing military presence in the region and other regional security …

Human Rights Group Condemns Journalists’ Persecution in Bangladesh

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Paris, May 4 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the continuing “intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention, and unjust imprisonment” of journalists across Bangladesh for the legitimate exercise of their professional duties. Extending solidarity with journalists in Bangladesh on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day observed on Sunday, Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) stated that the operational space for independent journalism in the country ha…

Sri Lanka and Maldives Sign Seven Agreements During State Visit

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Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed seven memoranda of understanding during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s State Visit to Colombo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Monday.The agreements cover cooperation in tourism, education, higher education, health, sports, youth development, archives and defence, the PMD said.Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The visit mar…

Indian Navy Chief Discusses Bilateral Ties with Myanmar Defense Minister

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Naypyidaw, May 4 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Myanmar’s Defence Minister General Htun Aung in Naypyidaw discussed the current canvas of bilateral ties during their meeting in Naypyidaw, on Monday. CNS Admiral Tripathi is currently on a four-day official visit to Myanmar which will conclude on Tuesday.”As part of his ongoing visit to Myanmar, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, called on H.E. General Htun Aung, Minister of Defence of Myanmar. Discussions reviewed th…

Family Carries Teenage Girl’s Body on Foot Due to Lack of Ambulance in MP

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Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 4 (IANS) A disturbing video showing family members carrying the body of a teenage girl on foot from a hospital in the Bahadurpur area of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral on social media, prompting swift action by the district administration. Taking serious note of the incident, Collector Saket Malviya visited Bahadurpur hospital late Sunday night to assess the situation.Confirming the report, a senior officer in Ashoknagar district administrat…