Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi

Supporters of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as early trends indicate the party is leading in the West Bengal assembly election results on May 4, 2026. Photo: REUTERS
South Asia

Kolkata's Bengal film industry pivots towards BJP after TMC defeat

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar welcomes Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India May 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
South Asia

BRICS ministers fail to reach consensus on Middle East conflict

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, 15 May, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says

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World+Biz

India hikes petrol and diesel prices by Rs3

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran. Photo: Reuters
South Asia

India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast, crew members safe

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today appeared before the Calcutta high court in a lawyers’ robe. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Mamata Banerjee appears as lawyer in court case linked to post-election unrest

Representational image of a child wearing hijab. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Karnataka govt withdraws order that banned hijab in educational institutions

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World+Biz

India prohibits sugar exports till 30 September

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World+Biz

Can Middle East war-driven oil pressure boost India’s electric vehicle journey?

A woman picks a gold earring at a jewellery shop in the old quarters of Delhi, India, May 24, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
South Asia

India hikes import duties on gold and silver

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South Asia

Securing border with Bangladesh is our priority: India

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Bangladesh

West Bengal cabinet clears land transfer to BSF for fencing of border with Bangladesh

FILE PHOTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures, at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
Analysis

India’s regional political forces face decline amid rise of BJP-Congress dominance