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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicTMC-BJP

Topic: TMC-BJP

If TMC slips by even one seat in 2024, Mamata Banerjee’s 2026 shot becomes that much harder

BJP has successfully executed 'Operation Lotus' in Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Mamata Banerjee must repair internal friction and fight harder to prevent this fate for TMC.

Left Front is using SRK’s Jawan & AI in Bengal campaign. It still can’t beat TMC-BJP binary

Leaders such as Srijan Bhattacharya, Saira Shah Halim and Dipsita Dhar are trying to revive the Left Front’s fortunes in West Bengal. It may be too early to forget the past.

ED arrests Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in case linked to ‘multi-core ration distribution scam’

Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in a money laundering case linked to an alleged multi-core ration...

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.