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The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign, targeting foreign-born U.S. citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining citizenship. The move widens enforcement pressure beyond undocumented residents to naturalized citizens, a group of roughly 23 million people.
Suvendu Adhikari met Governor R.N. Ravi to stake claim to form West Bengal's government and will be sworn in as Chief Minister at Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday. He is set to become the state's first BJP Chief Minister, ending years of Trinamool Congress rule.
Tamil Nadu's Governor's office says Vijay was not invited to be sworn in as CM because TVK lacked written support letters from VCK and IUML, which won two seats each. Without those letters, TVK could not prove a majority, stalling its government formation bid.
Advocate A. Lakshminarayanan has petitioned the Supreme Court arguing Tamil Nadu's Governor is duty-bound to invite TVK to form a government. The plea contends that ignoring this obligation would violate the electoral mandate and damage democratic norms.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump's 10% blanket import tariff exceeds his legal authority, but relief applies only to the two small companies that filed suit. All other importers must keep paying the tariff while the administration is expected to appeal.
The RBI's Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026 now allow banks to count current-year profits in their CRAR capital ratio on a quarterly basis, subject to a prescribed formula. This could reduce pressure on lenders to raise fresh equity and may support faster loan book growth.
West Bengal's BJP legislature party is meeting to elect a new Chief Minister ahead of the state's first-ever BJP government swearing-in, set for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The choice of CM will set the tone for how the party governs one of India's most politically significant states.
The BJP now governs or sits in ruling coalitions across 22 of India's states and union territories following recent state election results. The expanded footprint strengthens Modi's ability to push through reforms requiring state-level cooperation and signals sustained political dominance heading into future elections.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's new global tariffs are unlawful, the second major legal defeat for his trade agenda after a recent Supreme Court loss. Businesses facing import duties under the tariffs may see relief, though the administration is expected to appeal.
DMK chief M.K. Stalin says his party will not join the government but has left the door open for allies CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to decide independently. Their choices will shape Tamil Nadu's government structure and the stability of the DMK-led coalition.
The U.S. Court of International Trade voted 2-1 to block Trump's global 10% baseline tariff, though the ruling currently protects only two companies and the state of Washington. The decision opens a legal pathway for wider challenges that could threaten the tariff's broader enforcement.
West Bengal's Governor has dissolved the 17th Legislative Assembly, paving the way for the BJP to form its first-ever state government. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata.
The Supreme Court questioned whether Parliament properly debated the 2023 law that restored executive control over CEC and EC appointments, reversing the court's own earlier ruling.
The Congress high command will choose Kerala's next Chief Minister from three contenders: V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala. Most UDF coalition allies back Satheesan, giving him an early edge in the race.
West Bengal's assembly and cabinet have been dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 state election process, ending Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister. A new government will be formed once the winning party or coalition stakes a majority claim before the Governor.
A former Tamil Nadu government official has clarified that while a Governor may seek letters of legislative support during government formation, conducting an independent head count of MLAs is outside the constitutional role. The floor of the House is the only legitimate place to test a majority.
N. Rangasamy resigned as Puducherry Chief Minister following his party's Assembly election win and said a letter staking claim to form the next government will be submitted to the Lt. Governor shortly. The resignation starts the formal government-formation process in the union territory.
Modi's BJP was set to record major state election wins on Monday, with analysts saying the results could accelerate two flagship agendas: a uniform civil code replacing religion-specific personal laws and expanded infrastructure investment across states.
Kerala's Congress Legislature Party has authorised the AICC High Command to select the next Chief Minister, with AICC observers now meeting MLAs. Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal, and V.D. Satheesan are the three names in active contention, each lobbying legislators for support.
India's assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have produced major shifts, with the BJP poised to govern West Bengal and a film star-backed party winning big in Tamil Nadu. The outcomes will influence national political calculations ahead of future Lok Sabha contests.