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Narendra Modi at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday

PM Modi’s Bengali look decoded: Dhuti, panjabi, uttoriyo and its cultural significance

Fashion experts decode the cultural symbolism behind the prime minister’s region-specific style choice on Monday after BJP’s big Bengal win

From Neotia to Patherya, Kolkata’s who’s who on their expectations from the saffron regime

The Bharatiya Janata Party must steer Bengal to a second Renaissance

A lot that has gone wrong with Bengal has to change, and change fast. The BJP has to hit the ground running

KANCHAN GUPTA

Mamata Banerjee’s regime was dislodged by two cannonballs

It’s now pointless raising issues like BJP’s anti-Muslim stance and the party being culturally incompatible

JAWHAR SIRCAR

A glaring gap

Some 27.16 lakh people have been disenfranchised in Bengal on trivial grounds. They may get back their voting rights one day, but meanwhile one or more elections will have come and gone

SUKANTA CHAUDHURI

Change speaks

Bengal has been disappointed — deceived — before when it comes to meaningful transition. The BJP will break its pledge at its own peril

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Other shifts

The internal equations within a fractious Opposition may undergo another round of transformation — not necessarily in favour of cohesion. Three years before 2029, it is advantage BJP — as usual

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

From Neotia to Patherya, Kolkata’s who’s who on their expectations from the saffron regime

The theft of Assam, Bengal's mandate is a step forward in BJP's mission to destroy Indian democracy

Karan Johar to Isha Ambani: 7 Indians who walked the red carpet at Met Gala 2026

Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu CM after DMK defeat; Vijay’s TVK eyes govt formation

PM Modi’s Bengali look decoded: Dhuti, panjabi, uttoriyo and its cultural significance

Amit Shah appointed as BJP's central observer for West Bengal, Odisha CM as co-observer

BJP keeps Bengal guessing on CM; swearing-in likely on Rabindranath Tagore's birthday

Yes, a 'loot', but of a promise: The larger implication of West Bengal election 2026 verdict

Staff bags scanned and top officers' cars searched by police before Nabanna exit

RG Kar brutality: ‘Verdict for justice’ backs deceased doctor's mother in her fight

Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP win

Trinamool's seat count drops from 23 to 14 in North Bengal; BJP breaks previous record

New govt, new headquarters? Nabanna or Writers’ Buildings in focus after Saffron victory

The saffron storm: Decoding the BJP’s historic Bengal victory

A rare split among chimpanzees turns into a long running war

As pre-election debate over law and order hots up, how can Kolkata be made safer?

Watch: First they lost their homes in Bengal, now they’ve lost their identity too

SHORTS

TMC Alleges Post-Poll Violence Across Party Offices in Bengal, BJP Denies Involvement

Assam Election Final Result | Himanta Storms Assam, BJP-led NDA Takes Over Again

Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay’s TVK Landslide Ends DMK, AIADMK Dominance

Kerala Elections Final Result | UDF Landslide Ends CPM Rule, BJP Gains Foothold

West Bengal Elections Final Result | BJP Sweeps State, Ends TMC's 15-Year-Rule

“BJP’s Victory is Immoral, Will Seek Counter Mandate,” CM Mamata Banerjee

"Khela Shesh," Says BJP in Bengal Even As Mamata Cries "ECI Game"

Mamata Banerjee Reaches Counting Centre in Bhabanipur

Vijay’s Father SA Chandrashekhar Confident of Big Expectations Being Met

Vijay's TVK Dominates Early Trends In Tamil Nadu Leads, Crosses 100 Seats

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Human in the Loop: Calcutta votes in three days, but the voter is reduced to a caricature

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PM Modi’s Bengali look decoded: Dhuti, panjabi, uttoriyo and its cultural significance

From Neotia to Patherya, Kolkata’s who’s who on their expectations from the saffron regime

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The Bharatiya Janata Party must steer Bengal to a second Renaissance

Mamata Banerjee’s regime was dislodged by two cannonballs

A glaring gap

Change speaks

Other shifts

INDIA

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Rare caracal returns to Thar desert; sparks fresh hope for species survival

SC comments on misuse of PILs, says it has become 'paisa interest litigation'

Indian journalists Anand RK, Suparna Sharma win Pulitzer Prize for digital surveillance story

Tamil Nadu's Pied Piper of youths, Vijay stuns with MGR parallel in historic debut

Bengal election 2026 results: Modi and Shah script BJP sweep, reshape politics

BJP keeps Bengal guessing on CM; swearing-in likely on Rabindranath Tagore's birthday

Twin themes: Munch on street snack jhal muri and Rabindra Sangeet after BJP victory

Staff bags scanned and top officers' cars searched by police before Nabanna exit

Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP win

Trinamool's seat count drops from 23 to 14 in North Bengal; BJP breaks previous record

BJP wins three hill Assembly seats; concerns rise over GTA’s future in Darjeeling

India may discuss BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam during presidential visit: Report

Reliance bribery probe: Executive gets bail after company hands over documents

Pakistan's Murree Brewery resumes alcoholic beverage exports after five decades

India’s Krutrim logs three-fold revenue rise, net profit in FY26; shifts focus to AI cloud

Stock market opens lower: Sensex and Nifty decline on oil spike, Hormuz tensions

West Bengal election 2026: BJP win fuels investment hopes, industry revival

Pakistan Navy extends aid to Indian crew after distress call in the Arabian Sea

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program: Report

US and Iran launch new attacks in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise leaves 3 dead; MV Hondius awaits offshore aid

West Bengal sports reset: Bengal govt change sparks hope for broader revival

CAB elections 2026: Bengal political shift may reshape cricket body leadership