West Bengal's second phase of assembly polling recorded a 92.6% voter turnout, pushing the combined two-phase turnout to nearly 93%, the highest in the state since Independence. The figures signal unusually strong voter mobilisation across constituencies covered in both phases. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, however, alleged that the BJP was attempting to rig the election at her Bhabanipur constituency, raising the political temperature around one of the most closely watched seats in the state. No specific evidence or official response to the allegation was detailed in available reports. High turnout in Bengal elections has historically cut in multiple directions, benefiting both the ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition parties depending on local dynamics. With several phases still ahead, the record participation in early phases sets a high baseline for overall state turnout. Observers will watch whether the trend holds in remaining phases and whether Banerjee's Bhabanipur margin reflects the broad mobilisation seen statewide.
India's Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, up 64 percent from ISM 1.0's Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal now goes to the Cabinet, as two chip plants begin commercial output and a third, CG Semi, is set to open July 4, 2026.
The Supreme Court blocked Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence from presidential removal power. A separate ruling the same day gave Trump broader authority to dismiss leaders of other independent federal agencies.
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who faced unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The ruling preserves Fed independence for now and keeps a politically charged removal case alive in the courts.
The US Supreme Court, splitting along ideological lines, has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
