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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
TopicWest Bengal elections

Topic: West Bengal elections

Dabur Vatika’s shampoo ad turns Bengal’s political awkwardness into comedy gold

What Dabur Vatika seems to understand is that audiences no longer want to feel like they are watching ads. They want entertainment and storytelling first, then the product.

Employability must become India’s national mission, says Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu at CII event

In his speech, Naidu lauded PM Modi for the BJP’s West Bengal victory, saying that the country stands at a pivotal inflection point and requires his leadership.

West Bengal has a new chief secy—Manoj Agarwal, IAS officer who oversaw 2026 polls as CEO

EC had selected Agarwal as CEO after rejecting TMC govt’s shortlist. EC had sought officers who’d retire shortly after polls, and Agarwal, due to retire in July, fit the profile.

IPL losing sheen? Global media looks at its ‘commercial run rate’ & seat-wise data from West Bengal

The New York Times writes about what happens to ‘Idea of India’—ideal of political pluralism to match country’s diversity—now that BJP is dominating & smaller parties are dwindling.

Suvendu Adhikari is West Bengal CM. The right-hand man who scripted Didi’s doom

From being the power behind Mamata's 2011 victory to Trinamool rebel in 2020, Adhikari has ploughed his furrow.

How Matua loyalty helped BJP in its historic West Bengal breakthrough

The community voted heavily for BJP across Matua-dominated constituencies in North 24 Parganas and Nadia.

Mamata is a liberal heroine nationally. Ruled Bengal with corruption & thuggery

At some stage, Modi will have to decide what the BJP stands for. Does it only stand for governance in Delhi? And does it need to depend on religious polarisation in the states?

CPI(M)’s Sabina Yasmin, who refused to campaign on daughter’s death, comes in a distant 3rd in Kaliganj

A TMC win signals that anti-incumbency has not significantly dented its support in the Nadia constituency.

Last frontier in sight: BJP races to lead in 188 seats in Bengal, as ‘pariborton’ call gets response

In contrast, Trinamool Congress is leading in 91 seats as Mamata appeals party workers to hold steadfast. A win will be a historic first for BJP in the eastern state.

BJP’s Suvendu takes a lead over TMC’s Pabitra Kar in Nandigram

Nandigram is the constituency where, in 2021, Suvendu Adhikari defeated TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.

On Camera

Why India should fear oil prices more than US Federal Reserve rate decisions

Russian discounts and diversified Gulf contracts managed the financial burden for India, but vulnerability remains. The situation calls for strategic policy rather than alarm.

ONGC to set up 1.75-MMT oil storage facility in Mangaluru, half capacity marked for reserves

The government told Parliament the project will be fully funded by ONGC, while work on the 4 MMT Chandikhol strategic reserve in Odisha moves to the bidding stage.

Gorkha recruitment rests with Nepal, Agnipath only route to join Indian Army, says ex-CDS Chauhan

Recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into Indian Army is on hold since 2022 with Nepal viewing four-yr tenure of Agnipath scheme, among others, as inconsistent with historical frameworks.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.