India

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has identified her niece Claire Mazumdar, a US-based biotech entrepreneur and CEO of Bicara Therapeutics, as her future successor. The transition will happen gradually as part of the company’s long-term leadership and succession planning strategy

The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to raise the strength of the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 judges, aiming to reduce pendency and improve delivery of justice

After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won a hung mandate in Tamil Nadu, CM M. K. Stalin resigned, while Vijay staked claim to form government despite lacking majority support

India remained the world’s largest remittance recipient in 2024 with over $137 billion, according to the International Organization for Migration report, highlighting its global diaspora strength, rising student mobility, and growing migration-linked economic influence

A Nashik court remanded four Tata Consultancy Services employees to judicial custody until May 18 over allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the workplace, with the company suspending the accused under its zero-tolerance policy

Kishore Datta resigned from his post for the second time, submitting his resignation to R. N. Ravi, marking another legal leadership change in West Bengal under successive administrations

TVK chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy received a flood of congratulatory messages after his first-ever victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. Actress Pooja Hegde shared playful behind-the-scenes clips predicting his win, while other celebrities also lauded his success.

Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a sweeping victory in West Bengal, overturning All India Trinamool Congress dominance through anti-incumbency, organisational overhaul, and strategic voter consolidation, resulting in a major political realignment in the state

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission urged authorities to expand destitute care facilities across districts, following reports of abandoned hospital patients, and recommended strengthening welfare schemes under the Social Justice Department Kerala

The Central Information Commission has recommended that Department of Personnel and Training include sub-caste details in civil services selection lists to improve transparency in assessing reservation outcomes across SC, ST and OBC categories

After the All India Trinamool Congress lost power and Mamata Banerjee was defeated in Bhabanipur, barricades outside her Harish Chatterjee Street residence in West Bengal were partially removed, signalling reduced security

Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after winning 108 Assembly seats and emerging as the single largest party. With no clear majority, political negotiations have intensified as parties weigh possible alliances and support options

Indian celebrities dazzled at the Met Gala 2026, blending heritage and haute couture with art-inspired ensembles, as Isha Ambani, Karan Johar and others showcased craftsmanship rooted in Indian culture

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister KR Periyakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by just one vote to TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy R. The closely fought contest highlighted the strong debut performance of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the elections

Mamata Banerjee refused to resign after the TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging that the verdict was the result of a conspiracy and irregularities in counting. She also accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a murder accused, stressing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, after four years in custody without witness examination

All India Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal reflects a deep organisational collapse, with weakened mid-level leadership and centralisation under Mamata Banerjee aiding Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive surge

In West Bengal, shifting women voter sentiment and higher cash-transfer promises by the Bharatiya Janata Party may have dented All India Trinamool Congress’s support, signalling a move beyond welfare schemes toward governance concerns

After a sweeping win in Kerala, the Indian National Congress faces a fierce leadership contest for Chief Minister, with K. C. Venugopal’s entry intensifying internal power struggles and high-command involvement

The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its Sabarimala PIL, calling it an abuse of process and questioning its locus, while stressing focus on genuine public causes and bar welfare

Bharatiya Janata Party swept West Bengal with 206 seats in the Assembly polls, surpassing its 200-seat target, while All India Trinamool Congress secured 80, marking a dramatic shift from previous election outcomes

Shilpa Shirodkar shared nostalgic 90s photos with Madhuri Dixit from an Indore show, delighting fans while also highlighting her upcoming web series Shankara: The Revolutionary Man and her spiritually enriching experience working on it

The Delhi High Court will appoint amici curiae to represent Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the CBI liquor policy case after they boycotted proceedings over a rejected recusal plea