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Tamil film star C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his TVK Party won the state assembly elections. The result hands control of one of India's most industrialised states to a first-time politician with a vast popular following.
Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, with nine others also taking oath. The TVK's rise marks a significant break from the state's established Dravidian party dominance.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, becoming the first leader in nearly 60 years with no ties to the DMK or AIADMK. His win reshapes the state's political landscape and raises questions about governance, investor confidence, and federal relations.
Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, with crowds erupting in celebration as he began his oath at a packed stadium. The actor-turned-politician's entry into the state's top executive role marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
TVK founder Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay has been appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Arlekar after his party secured majority support. He will be sworn in on May 10, marking a dramatic political debut for the actor-turned-politician in one of India's most economically significant states.
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, with Governor R.N. Ravi administering the oath in the presence of PM Modi and top NDA leaders. The BJP win ends over a decade of Trinamool Congress rule in a state with 42 Lok Sabha seats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP's first-ever state government in West Bengal. The political milestone ends the party's long pursuit of power in one of India's most competitive and historically Left-leaning states.
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.
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.
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 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.
PM Modi called the BJP's sweep of West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Elections a "historic victory," crediting "people's power" in his first public reaction. A BJP majority in the TMC-dominated state would mark a major shift in eastern India's political landscape.
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.
Exit polls from April elections across five Indian states and territories indicate gains for Modi's BJP. State results are a key barometer of national political momentum and can influence federal policy expectations. Official counts will confirm whether the polling trend holds.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, with the case transferred from Rae Bareli's special MP/MLA court to Lucknow on December 17, 2025. The allegation directly implicates Gandhi's eligibility to serve as a Member of Parliament under Indian law.
An Indian government bill to expand legislative assemblies, tied to activating women's seat reservations, failed to clear parliament on Friday. The defeat blocks the near-term path to implementing a one-third quota for women in India's legislatures. It marks a rare loss for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
India's Modi government introduced bills Thursday to expand parliament's size and bring forward a one-third women's seat reservation, both tied to a forthcoming delimitation process. The opposition accused the ruling BJP of using the restructuring to engineer electoral advantage. The bills' passage through both chamber
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to resign today following a final Cabinet meeting, closing a 21-year tenure. The transition triggers immediate questions about Bihar's new political leadership and its impact on national coalition alignments. A successor appointment is anticipated shortly after the resignat
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Tamil film star C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his TVK Party won the state assembly elections. The result hands control of one of India's most industrialised states to a first-time politician with a vast popular following.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, with nine others also taking oath. The TVK's rise marks a significant break from the state's established Dravidian party dominance.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, becoming the first leader in nearly 60 years with no ties to the DMK or AIADMK. His win reshapes the state's political landscape and raises questions about governance, investor confidence, and federal relations.
1mo ago · 3 min · Big Stories
Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, with crowds erupting in celebration as he began his oath at a packed stadium. The actor-turned-politician's entry into the state's top executive role marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
TVK founder Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay has been appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Arlekar after his party secured majority support. He will be sworn in on May 10, marking a dramatic political debut for the actor-turned-politician in one of India's most economically significant states.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, with Governor R.N. Ravi administering the oath in the presence of PM Modi and top NDA leaders. The BJP win ends over a decade of Trinamool Congress rule in a state with 42 Lok Sabha seats.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP's first-ever state government in West Bengal. The political milestone ends the party's long pursuit of power in one of India's most competitive and historically Left-leaning states.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
PM Modi called the BJP's sweep of West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Elections a "historic victory," crediting "people's power" in his first public reaction. A BJP majority in the TMC-dominated state would mark a major shift in eastern India's political landscape.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
Exit polls from April elections across five Indian states and territories indicate gains for Modi's BJP. State results are a key barometer of national political momentum and can influence federal policy expectations. Official counts will confirm whether the polling trend holds.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, with the case transferred from Rae Bareli's special MP/MLA court to Lucknow on December 17, 2025. The allegation directly implicates Gandhi's eligibility to serve as a Member of Parliament under Indian law.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
An Indian government bill to expand legislative assemblies, tied to activating women's seat reservations, failed to clear parliament on Friday. The defeat blocks the near-term path to implementing a one-third quota for women in India's legislatures. It marks a rare loss for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
India's Modi government introduced bills Thursday to expand parliament's size and bring forward a one-third women's seat reservation, both tied to a forthcoming delimitation process. The opposition accused the ruling BJP of using the restructuring to engineer electoral advantage. The bills' passage through both chamber
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to resign today following a final Cabinet meeting, closing a 21-year tenure. The transition triggers immediate questions about Bihar's new political leadership and its impact on national coalition alignments. A successor appointment is anticipated shortly after the resignat
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
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