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JAIPUR, India – The vast, fertile plains of West Bengal, situated at the edge of India’s eastern frontier, have long served as the nation’s ideological laboratory. This May 2026, the state has witnessed a seismic shift that serves as a historical bookend to the ‘Bang-Bhang’ (Partition of Bengal) movement. While the 1905 struggle was against colonial division,...

WASHINGTON – On May 6, 2026, the White House hosted a special tribute recognizing Gold Star Mothers and military families ahead of the national observance of Mother’s Day. The ceremony, held in the East Room, brought together members of the Administration, military leaders, service families, and invited guests from across the country for an occasion centered ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Naval forces from India and Sri Lanka concluded a weeklong series of advanced diving exercises Tuesday, reaching record depths and underscoring their resolve to operational readiness and cooperation in a region that continues to grow in strategic importance.

The fourth edition of the bilateral exercise, known as IN–SLN DIVEX 202...

West Bengal’s current turnout, by most credible estimates, is the highest in its history (at least since Independence) and among the highest recorded anywhere in India. Tamil Nadu, too, is witnessing unusually strong voter participation, suggesting a broader pattern of heightened electoral engagement across key states.

What this surge signifies, however, is far from...