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Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. The BJP secured a significant win in the 2026 assembly elections. Several prominent leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony. The new government includes ministers like Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik. The state saw record voter turnout.

Rohit Sharma went viral after an awkward selfie moment with a female fan outside the Mumbai Indians bus. As the fan realised her phone had switched off, Rohit jokingly replied, “Toh abhi kya karu mai phir?” The clip sparked laughs online. Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh praised Rohit’s recent impact and said his earlier return from injury could have changed Mumbai’s IPL season.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP's inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad Mukherjee highlights his early commitment.

A 19-year-old girl in Aligarh district bravely fought off a crocodile attack on the Kali river, fending off the reptile with sickles alongside her sister-in-law. The crocodile had clamped onto the girl's left hand, but their fierce resistance forced it to retreat. She sustained severe injuries to three fingers requiring surgery.

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister following a decisive election victory. Attended by top BJP leaders, the ceremony marks a significant political shift. Adhikari, a former TMC leader, was unanimously elected by BJP MLAs. His government's priorities include judicial probes and fulfilling campaign promises, with a motto of 'Talk Less Work More'.

A driver, Montu Mondal, is the sole survivor of an attack that killed Chandranath Rath and Buddhadeb Bera. Mondal, who hid in the rear of the SUV, provided a detailed account of the 50-second assault to investigators. The SIT is now focusing on his testimony to reconstruct the events and identify potential surveillance.

AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran accused the TVK of submitting to the Governor the photocopy of a “forged letter” claiming it has the support of his party’s lone MLA-elect Kamaraj

There are 93,000 cases pending in the Supreme Court, the Bench observed

It asked the trial judge to make an endeavour to conclude the trial in a time-bound manner, and also to file a status report before it

According to the RMC, many places over South T.N. and a few places in the northern districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain over the weekend; prevailing weather systems will also bring light to moderate rainfall in some areas of Chennai on Saturday and reduce day temperature

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that SS-UBT MP Sanjay seems to “besmirch India's image for domestic political petty battles” and calls him the “joker of Indian politics"

The move comes after Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi, following a meeting with senior GBA officials on Friday, said the government had been asked to identify feasible dates for conducting the elections within the June 14 to June 24 window

Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directs officials to make frequent visits to disaster-prone areas and take immediate precautionary measures

Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari reached Kolkata Lok Bhavan and met Governor R.N. Ravi to stake claim to form the government. He will take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday

Krunal Pandya reflects on his 11-season IPL journey, crediting adaptability, fitness and constant reinvention for his longevity and success with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The left-arm spinner discusses refining his bowling for bounce and deception, embracing challenges, and staying driven by an ambition to return to India’s national team. Gratitude, resilience and evolution remain central to his career and mindset.

Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected BJP legislative party leader and will be Bengal's next chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement, highlighting Adhikari's fighting spirit and administrative experience. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.

The US has sanctioned ten individuals and companies, including those in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. These measures aim to curb Iran's military capabilities and its threat to regional shipping. The sanctions target entities involved in procuring weapons components and raw materials, with a warning to foreign firms engaged in illicit Iranian trade.

Dhinakaran accused the TVK of submitting a "forged" letter to the Governor and slammed them for horse trading; TVK has reportedly denied these charges and accused Mr. Dhinakaran of spreading "false news"