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Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, clearing the way for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister. Backed by BJP allies AGP and BPF, the NDA secured a commanding two-thirds majority in Assembly elections

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced 200 units of free electricity and the SingaPen Special Task Force after assuming office. Backed by alliance partners, the new TVK government marked a historic political shift, ending decades of Dravidian party dominance in the state

AIADMK convened a key district secretaries’ meeting amid unrest after its poor Assembly election performance. Reports suggest several MLAs may back Vijay-led TVK, intensifying fears of rebellion against EPS leadership and possible political realignment under anti-defection provisions in Tamil Nadu

Morgan Stanley said India’s nuclear sector has major growth potential despite contributing only 3 per cent of power generation. Backed by the Nuclear Energy Mission, SMR investments and global partnerships, India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 to strengthen clean energy goals

TVK president and actor C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance. Backed by alliance partners securing 120 MLAs, Vijay now faces a crucial Assembly confidence vote before May 13 amid heightened political attention

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vowed to fight back after WFI barred her from domestic competitions until June 26 over alleged indiscipline and anti-doping violations. The move delays her wrestling comeback, adding another controversy to Indian wrestling’s turbulent phase after the Paris Olympics setback

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with nine ministers. His government must elect a Speaker and win a trust vote by May 13. With a slim majority, every MLA’s presence tested

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Vijay will take oath on Sunday at Nehru Stadium in Chennai

A man was arrested in Odisha’s Khurda district, taking the total to five, in connection with a lynching case near Balianta under Bhubaneswar. The victim, accused of sexual assault, was attacked by a mob, leading to one death and another critical injury, prompting a high-level police and women’s commission probe

Amit Shah visited the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata after arriving as BJP’s central observer for the legislature party meeting. The BJP is set to elect its leader following a historic election win, marking a political shift in West Bengal

Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the Indian National Congress alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it “dreadful” and politically opportunistic. He warned the move could weaken ties with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and indirectly aid the BJP’s entry into Tamil Nadu politics

India successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) off Odisha. Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force, the system converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons, boosting India’s low-cost indigenous defence capabilities

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after staking claim to form government with Congress support. Despite winning 108 seats, TVK remains short of majority, and the Governor has not yet announced a decision

A BJP supporter Kishan Haldar (28) was hacked to death in English Bazar, Malda district of West Bengal. Police arrested two suspects and are probing personal disputes as the motive, while tensions rose in the area amid ongoing post-election violence concerns

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

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 

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

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

Political circles in Tamil Nadu are abuzz over reported talks between rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent TVK from forming its first government. The buzz follows Congress backing Vijay’s party, though both Dravidian parties have remained silent on the claims