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Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, clearing the way for him to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister. Amit Shah announced the decision after a meeting of newly elected MLAs and party leaders

Nida Khan has been remanded to police custody till May 11 by a Nashik court in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case at Tata Consultancy Services. The SIT is probing multiple FIRs involving alleged exploitation and forced conversion claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an article marking 75 years of the restored Somnath Temple, said Bharat is united by a deep sense of oneness and highlighted the temple’s role as a symbol of India’s resilience, cultural continuity and civilisational strength

Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing failure of the state government to meet people’s aspirations amid ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands

Supporters of Congress leaders V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala intensified campaigns on streets and social media as the party high command began the process of selecting Kerala’s next Chief Minister following discussions with MLAs and alliance leaders

T K S Elangovan said DMK will wait until May 10 deadline set by Governor for C. Joseph Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu. He ruled out immediate decisions on alternative alliances, including support to AIADMK, amid ongoing political uncertainty

Investigators probing the Shahzad Bhatti module have found that alleged ISI-linked operatives planned attacks on a Delhi temple, a dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway and a military camp in Haryana. Police said reconnaissance videos and photographs were shared with Pakistan-based handlers

The CPI extended unconditional support to C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK for government formation in Tamil Nadu. With 108 seats, TVK fell short of majority after the April 23 polls and seeks backing from allies to reach 118

Police in West Bengal intensified surveillance in border districts as investigators suspect interstate professional shooters were involved in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath. Investigators are also probing the role of local criminals in assisting the attackers

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has sought separate seating for DMK MPs in the Lok Sabha after the breakdown of its alliance with Congress. The move follows political realignment in Tamil Nadu after elections and reflects growing distance between the two parties

The Supreme Court of India said alleged ₹27,337 crore banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group requires thorough investigation. The court discussed CBI and ED findings, rejected sensationalism, and indicated possible monitoring of probe while stressing timely, transparent investigation

Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah announcing the decision. He is set to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 9

An AIMIM corporator Matin Patel is accused of sheltering Nida Khan, a key suspect in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case at TCS’s Nashik unit. Police arrested Khan in a joint operation after interrogating Patel, who allegedly revealed her location

A KSRTC bus travelling from Davanagere to Honnali allegedly toppled after its rear axle broke, killing 23-year-old college student Darshan and injuring around 45 passengers. Six seriously injured victims were shifted to hospital, while police registered a negligence case against the bus driver

Families in Kushinagar who named their newborn daughters “Sindoor” after India’s 2025 military response to the Pahalgam terror attack said the operation continues to inspire patriotism and national pride. Many parents expressed hopes of raising their daughters with values of courage and service

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory for CUET-UG 2026 candidates detailing the dress code and permissible items at examination centres. The exam will be conducted in CBT mode from May 11 to May 31 across India and selected international cities

The Election Commission of India released Assembly election index cards and statistical reports within a record 72 hours after 2026 results. Covering 830 constituencies, the data includes turnout and results details, while a re-poll for West Bengal’s Falta constituency was scheduled for May 21

Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service

Congress observers submitted their Kerala leadership report to Mallikarjun Kharge after consulting newly-elected MLAs and MPs. Most legislators reportedly support K C Venugopal for chief minister, while public sentiment favours V D Satheesan amid ongoing deliberations

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology said reported hantavirus cases involving two Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship appear isolated and pose no immediate public health threat to India. Officials said there is no evidence of community spread and India has adequate diagnostic capacity

Congress launched a statewide protest against Governor for his refusal to invite the TVK to form the government despite it emerging as the single largest party

Jackie Shroff said staying fit and youthful in spirit till old age itself makes someone a superhero while promoting his upcoming film The Great Grand Superhero. Directed by Manish Saini, the movie explores a heartwarming grandfather-grandson bond with alien-themed adventures

The Supreme Court of India criticised the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court questioned his apology’s sincerity and directed the state to decide on prosecution sanction promptly

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor approached the Delhi High Court against AI-generated deepfake videos allegedly showing him praising Pakistan. The court issued summons to X, Meta, and the Centre, while considering interim relief to protect Tharoor’s personality, privacy, and public reputation rights