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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), BJP’s NDA ally in Assam, reaffirmed support for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership and expressed desire for his second term as Chief Minister. The alliance highlighted development achievements and prepared for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati

India gifted Vietnam President To Lam a unique Namoh 108 lotus variety, a brass Buddha sculpture, and Banarasi silk during his state visit. The gifts symbolised spiritual heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural ties between India and Vietnam

Five BJP supporters were injured in a crude bomb blast in Panihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The attack, occurring amid heightened political tension, led to accusations against the ruling TMC, while police launched an investigation and intensified security deployment in the area

  Security agencies in Punjab report a rising pattern of ISI-linked attacks allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based gangster Shezad Bhatti, using recruited locals for low-paid operations. Investigations suggest attempts to revive Khalistan-linked violence through targeted blasts, recruitment of vulnerable youth, and communal destabilisation 

Chandranath Rath, former Indian Air Force serviceman and close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Kolkata. A key political associate for years, he managed Adhikari’s schedules and was deeply involved in his political career 

Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers changed their social media profile pictures to commemorate Operation Sindoor’s anniversary. The military operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, highlighting India’s firm stance against terrorism

Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security

Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants

Six people, including children, went missing after a boat carrying nine passengers capsized in the Yamuna river in Hamirpur. Three people were rescued by the boatman, while NDRF and SDRF teams launched search operations to trace the missing passengers after the accident

West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle

The Election Commission reported over 68 lakh cyberattack attempts on its election platforms during the May 4 counting of five Assembly elections. Its ECINET system successfully countered the attacks while facilitating real-time monitoring, faster reporting, and transparency

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot at close range in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night. He sustained bullet injuries and was hospitalised.

Hyderabad move to the top of points table with 14 points from 11 games, inch closer to a play-offs berth

Recurring accidents expose structural weaknesses in India’s boiler safety regime and its fragmented enforcement framework

The problem with communist parties has been their dogmatic refusal to shed ideological rigidity, embrace change, and groom new regional leaders

Abhishek Sharma, in the company of the free-stroking opening partner Travis Head, gives a flying start for Sunrisers with a 54-run stand off just 21 balls

The article draws parallels between West Bengal politics and the Asterix-Obelix universe to explain how internal divisions, leadership struggles and factionalism within the Trinamool Congress gradually weakened the party’s organisational strength and contributed to its electoral setback

The Supreme Court Bar Association urged CJI Surya Kant to take institutional cognizance of the reported detention of a young lawyer during Andhra Pradesh High Court proceedings. The Bar Council of India also sought intervention and administrative action over the incident

The BJP alleged that TMC workers in West Bengal were disguising themselves as BJP supporters to trigger post-poll violence and tarnish the party’s image. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also criticised Mamata Banerjee over her refusal to resign after the Assembly poll defeat

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed expressed hope that no “pushback” incidents would occur after the BJP’s electoral victory in bordering Indian states. He said border forces had been alerted amid concerns over possible deportation of suspected illegal immigrants

The Supreme Court refused to adjourn the hearing on petitions challenging the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners. The court termed the matter important and continued proceedings despite the Centre seeking deferment due to the ongoing nine-judge Sabarimala reference case