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SOG Jawan killed in action amid encounter in J&K's Majalta; massive search op underway

A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan of the J&K Police was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district on Monday evening. Following the incident, security forces launched an extensive search and cordon operation, sealing all escape routes and deploying additional troops, drones, and helicopters. 1 day ago
Mamta Banerjee

West Bengal 2026: Power, street authority, and battle for political permanence

The most probable outcome of the 2026 election is a renewed TMC mandate, possibly with a reduced majority but still comfortably above the threshold required to govern. A dramatic BJP resurgence cannot be ruled out entirely, particularly if national political currents intensify polarisation, but it would require organisational reconstruction on a scale not currently visible. 2 days ago
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Kerala 2026: Quiet re-engineering of a bipolar state

The Kerala Assembly election of 2026 is shaping up as a finely balanced contest driven less by ideology and more by procedural shifts, margin management and strategic vote-splitting. Increased voter scrutiny, roll verification and booth-level interventions are quietly reshaping outcomes, especially in closely fought constituencies. 2 days ago
Kerala bypolls: Voting date for Palakkad Assembly seat shifted to Nov 20

Assam 2026: Power, identity, and new grammar of electoral control

Assam's 2026 Assembly election is less a conventional contest and more a referendum on a deeply consolidated political model built by the BJP over the past decade. Power in the state now rests on a fusion of identity politics, administrative control, and electoral process management. By anchoring its appeal in Assamese sub-nationalism, citizenship narratives, and strong institutional presence, the BJP has converted electoral loyalty into a structural advantage. 2 days ago
On Vijay Diwas, we remember brave soldiers who ensured historic victory, says PM Modi

On Vijay Diwas, we remember brave soldiers who ensured historic victory, says PM Modi

Taking to X, PM Modi said, "On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history. This day stands as a salute to their valour and a reminder of their unmatched spirit. Their heroism continues to inspire generations of Indians." 2 days ago