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Who was Chandranath Rath: The air force veteran who became Suvendu Adhikari’s closest political aide

7 May 2026 at 03:26
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and a former Indian Air Force officer, was shot dead in a targeted attack in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Rath, known for his organizational skills and loyalty, was ambushed while returning home. The incident has sparked political outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.

'Blasts keep happening in India, nothing new': Farooq Abdullah downplays Punjab explosions

6 May 2026 at 08:20
Twin explosions in Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar have sparked political debate, with former Union minister Farooq Abdullah downplaying the incidents and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of fear-mongering. The NIA is assisting in the investigation of the blasts, which caused property damage but no casualties.

‘Way of working’: Punjab CM Mann blames BJP for twin blasts, calls it poll prep

6 May 2026 at 06:56
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann linked recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar to BJP's election strategy, while police investigate the incidents. A suspected explosion occurred near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment, and a scooter blast injured a delivery worker in Jalandhar, with the Khalistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic reports awaited.

Sandeshkhali: Rival TMC groups clash; gunfire and crude bombs rock area

6 May 2026 at 04:39
West Bengal is witnessing continued post-poll violence. Clashes between rival Trinamool Congress groups in Sandeshkhali injured five security personnel. A BJP worker was killed in New Town, allegedly by TMC workers. Another TMC worker was hacked to death in Birbhum. These incidents have led to heightened tensions and calls for fair probes.

Twin blasts in Punjab: Explosion near Amritsar Cantt, scooter blast near Jalandhar BSF HQ

6 May 2026 at 01:31
A blast near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment and a scooter fire in Jalandhar have sparked political outcry against the Punjab government. While no casualties were reported in Amritsar, opposition parties criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged governance failures and deteriorating law and order, especially given Punjab's sensitive border status.

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