Historic First
Suvendu Adhikari will be West Bengal's new Chief Minister. What has been speculated earlier has now got stamp of approval from BJP legislature party meet held today in Kolkata in the presence of central observer Home Minister Amit Shah. Adhikari will become the first BJP CM in Bengal. The top saffron leader won from his traditional seat of Nandigram, and vanquished Mamata Banerjee on her home turf of Bhabanipur.

Six Arrests In Balianta Case
Police arrested six persons in the Balianta lethal mob assault case. Officials said more arrests likely as several others are being questioned. Police is zeroing on multiple videos linked to the incident that went viral on social media.

Survivors Allege Youth Assault
The Balianta case female survivors today claimed that the two youth, including a GRP constable, rammed the motorcycle into their scooty, before assaulting them. Speaking to Argus News, the survivors claimed the accused, even, attempted to molest them, triggering the irate locals thrashing the youths, leading to one death.

Adamant Mamata
The State Assembly stands dissolved now. But Mamata Banerjee refuses change her bio. Her social media profiles on X and Facebook still describe her as the “Honourable Chief Minister, West Bengal,” alongside her designation as founder chairperson of the Trinamool Congress.

Tamil Nadu Power Drama
The southern State witnessing twists every minute. first came the report of sworn in rivals – DMK, AIADMK – joining force to keep Vijay out of power at the altar of Dravidian Unity, and Vijay warning en-masse resignation of 107 MLAs. Latest reports say Vijay meeting Governor at 6pm to give proof of having numbers to form new govt. 5 Cong, 2 each from CPIM, CPI and VCK support Vijay.

Nida Khan Arrested
Law catches up Nida Khan. The suspended TCS Nashik HR associate and main accused in high-profile TCS religious conversion cases was arrested by Maharashtra police from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, after days of evading authorities. The SIT confirmed her arrest under BNSS provisions, with Khan now in Nashik for interrogation. So far, seven arrests made in the case. Meanwhile, TCS clarified Khan was only a process associate, not an HR manager.

Somnath@75 – PM Modi To Visit
Somnath Temple will be marking its 75-years since its restoration on May 11, 1951 by Dr Takjendra Prasad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath to mark the momentous occasion. Describing Somnath a timeless symbol of Bharat’s resilience, unity, and civilisational strength, PM recalled his participation in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv earlier this year. He said Somnath’s journey reflects India’s movement from destruction to creation, showcasing faith and culture’s survival through centuries of harsh onslaught.