From Namoh 108 lotus to Ratnagiri mangoes, here’s what PM Modi gifted to Vietnam President

The Namoh 108 is a unique variety of the National Flower (Lotus) developed by the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, UP. The Namoh 108 holds profound cultural importance as it serves as a “living bridge” between ancient Indian heritage and modern biotechnological achievement.
Suvendu Adhikari hits TMC, defection looms large as MLAS skip first post-poll meeting, Mamata Banerjee appears helpless| Explained

Mamata Banerjee warned that dissent against the party or its brass would invite action.”Some of our own people have sabotaged us. We will examine all such allegations,” a TMC senior quoted her as saying.
BJP claims TMC’s ‘gunda vahini’ impersonated party workers to trigger chaos in West Bengal

The West Bengal Assembly Election results were declared on Monday. Soon after, reports and footage of violent clashes in the state emerged. On Tuesday, the TMC alleged that “BJP cadres hacked to death one of its workers in Birbhum’s Nanoor”.
Bangladesh hopes signing Teesta agreement after BJP victory in West Bengal, accuses Mamata Banerjee of halting deal

The ruling BNP in Bangladesh has congratulated the BJP on its victory in West Bengal, hoping the result could help maintain and strengthen relations between the two countries. It also hopes that the two countries sign the long pending Teesta agreement.
West Bengal: BJP’s Suvendhu Adhikari’s PA shot dead in Madhyamgram, multiple bullets were fired

BJP leader Suvendhu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in Madhyamgram late Wednesday evening. According to reports, he was fired upon four times. Doctors had declared him brought dead.
How Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead? Eyewitness says bike-borne attacker fired two shots

An eyewitness to the killing of Chandra, personal assistant to West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, described the shooting near Madhyamgram. Details here.
Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram days after BJP’s big win

The BJP leader’s PA, identified as Chandranath Rath, was shot twice in the assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district near Kolkata, the police said
Op Sindoor anniversary: IAF showcases Rafale, Navy in action as Army marks one year of Pakistan strikes, watch

At 1:05 am on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Indian Air Force posted a video on X with striking visuals from major moments of Operation Sindoor.
Pakistan behind Punjab twin attacks? Police says explosions carried out near BSF bases to create disruptions, ISI angle probed

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav inspected the sites of recent low-intensity blasts reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar, and said preliminary assessment indicates involvement of Pakistan-backed elements attempting to disturb peace in the state.
Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party drops I-PAC for 2027 after firm’s Bengal, Tamil Nadu poll setbacks

Party insiders say the move gained traction after Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in West Bengal and MK Stalin’s loss in Tamil Nadu. I-PAC was reportedly handling strategy and campaign management in both states.