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Modi's BJP has made significant inroads into West Bengal, one of India's most politically resistant states long held by Mamata Banerjee's TMC. The gains could reduce BJP's dependence on Hindi-belt states and pressure TMC's national ambitions ahead of future elections.
The BJP has won West Bengal for the first time, defeating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress through a combination of religious polarisation and voter anti-incumbency. The win reshapes India's national political map and weakens Banerjee's standing as a potential opposition leader.
President Droupadi Murmu called Operation Sindoor a defining testament to India's resolve against terrorism, warning that India stands prepared to respond with strength to any threat.
Modi's BJP was on track to win two of four state elections on Monday, strengthening its political position at the midpoint of his third term. The results further weaken the main opposition and could ease the BJP's ability to pass legislation in Parliament's upper house.
Vote counting is underway in five Indian states, with West Bengal the central contest as Modi's BJP attempts to oust Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC government. Results will test BJP's ability to expand beyond its strongholds and affect Modi's political leverage on economic and trade challenges.
Vote counting has begun in key Indian state elections, with exit polls giving the BJP a slim lead over Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The results will test Modi's ability to expand the BJP's state-level dominance against one of India's most resilient regional parties.
Early vote-counting trends in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election show BJP ahead of the ruling TMC, though no result is final yet. A BJP win would end TMC's 15-year hold on the state and reshape the national political landscape ahead of future general elections.
Counting is underway in five states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, with tight contests and shifting alliances testing incumbents across the board. Results will reshape regional power balances and carry downstream consequences for national coalition dynamics.
The SURMOUNT-5 trial found tirzepatide cut body weight by 21.6% on average versus 15.4% for semaglutide over 72 weeks in adults with obesity but no diabetes.
A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru after turbulence triggered panic onboard. The airline ruled out any technical fault, and the flight later returned to Hubballi.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off India's first direct Jammu-Srinagar train service, completing a high-altitude rail link through the Himalayas. The route gives Kashmir a reliable all-weather connection to the rest of India, lowering freight costs and reducing dependence on landslide-prone roads.
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner ballroom in Washington triggered the evacuation of President Trump and senior U.S. officials on Saturday night. Trump was uninjured, and no immediate casualties were confirmed. Authorities were responding and a press conference was expected.
A suspect was charged with attempted assassination of President Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. Federal weapons charges were also filed, with a potential sentence of life in prison if convicted.
A man has been charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, according to breaking reports. The charge carries serious federal criminal exposure and is likely to draw intense political and security scrutiny. Further details on the suspect, location, and circumstances are still emerging.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after allegedly shooting a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington. A manifesto left with family members named senior Trump administration officials as targets. Allen is detained pending a Thursday
Cole Allen has been charged with three felonies for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He remained in custody after a Monday court hearing. The case now proceeds in federal court.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He also faces charges of discharging a firearm during a violent crime and transporting a weapon across state lines. The case will proceed through federal court.
Authorities say the accused shooter was targeting President Donald Trump and other US officials. Trump called the suspect a 'sick guy' and said the person had written an anti-Christian declaration. Formal charges and a court appearance are the immediate next steps to watch.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed Sunday that the suspect who rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner had written plans to target Trump administration officials. The breach at the Washington Hilton triggered panic among hundreds of attendees including journalists and
An armed suspect was arrested while attempting to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump present. The suspect carried multiple weapons but was stopped before breaching the event. Police have the suspect in custody and an investigation is underway.