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May 9, 2026, 08:59 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Arrive in Jamnagar Tomorrow Night

(By Mukund Badiyani) Jamnagar Dt. 9:... Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will arrive in Jamnagar tomorrow night. Deputy Chief Minister of the state Shri Harsh Sanghavi arrived at Jamnagar Airport today to review the preparations made by the administration for his visit to Jamnagar. On his arrival, the minister was accorded a warm welcome by various office bearers of Jamnagar and top officials of the administration. Deputy Chief Minister has reached Jamnagar to oversee the arrangements and planning for the Prime Minister's visit to Jamnagar. On his arrival at the airport, Jamnagar MP Poonamben Maadam, MLA Divyeshbhai Akbari, prominent Dhansukhbhai Bhanderi, Kamleshbhai Mirani and former Mayor Beenaben Kothari along with other dignitaries were present. હતા.તેમજ Rajkot Range આઈ.જી. Nirmipt Rai, District Collector પી.બી.

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May 9, 2026, 08:23 AM

West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Pledges Rebuilding of State

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 9 (ANI): West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said his work as Chief Minister would begin after paying obeisance at Jorasanko Thakurbari, following his swearing-in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. Adhikari said the day was significant for both the state and the country, adding that the oath-taking ceremony was held on Rabindra Jayanti as per the Prime Minister's wish. He also said his government would focus on rebuilding West Bengal, asserting that the state has suffered setbacks in education and culture and needs restoration. Speaking to the reporters, CM Adhikari said, "This day is very important for both the country and West Bengal. It was the PM's wish that the new government be formed on Rabindra Jayanti. This is the reason, under the leadership of the PM, after paying tribute to Rabindranath Guru, the oath-taking ceremony was conducted. My work will start after paying obeisance at Jorasanko." He said the party inspired by the ideals of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee does not require any certification, adding that as Chief Minister, he belongs to all people of the state. "The political party based on the ideals of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee doesn't need any certification. I am the Chief Minister now, and I belong to everybody. Those who are still discussing the results, may they be guided by wisdom...Bengal has been damaged a lot. Education is lost, culture is destroyed, and we will rebuild Bengal. There is a huge responsibility on our shoulders; let them talk, I will only move ahead," he further added. Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, were present at the occassion. On May 4, Adhikari established a dominant position in two of West Bengal's most-watched constituencies, Bhabanipur and Nandigram , winning them both. BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years. West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66 per cent polling in Phase-ll of the Assembly elections. In phase I, the poll participation was 93.19 per cent, taking the combined poll percentage to 92.47 per cent. The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results have led to a dramatic political shift, ending Mamata Banerjee's long dominance and bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) to power with a commanding 206 seats. This marks a major blow to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which secured only 80 seats, a steep decline from its previous stronghold. (ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 08:18 AM

PM Narendra Modi Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of West Bengal's New Government

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 9 (ANI): At the swearing-in ceremony of the new West Bengal government in Kolkata on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the public by bowing down on stage before the gathering as a gesture of respect. The ceremony marked the formal induction of the newly formed West Bengal government, as BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. During the event, Prime Minister Modi felicitated and took blessings from senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar. He also, along with Suvendu Adhikari, paid tribute to Nobel laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary. The ceremony was attended by Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with several Chief Ministers, including Manik Saha, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rekha Gupta, and Pushkar Singh Dhami. On May 4, Adhikari established a dominant position in two of West Bengal's most-watched constituencies, Bhabanipur and Nandigram, winning them both. Figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the 20th and final round of counting in Bhabanipur show Adhikari winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a substantial margin of 15,105 votes. Simultaneously, he also won the Nandigram assembly seat. According to the data displayed on the ECI official website. Suvendu Adhikari secured 1,27,301 votes at the conclusion of the 19th and final round. Adhikari significantly widened his lead in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency on Monday night, surging ahead of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years. West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66 per cent polling in Phase-ll of the Assembly elections. In phase I, the poll participation was 93.19 per cent, taking the combined poll percentage to 92.47 per cent. The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results have led to a dramatic political shift, ending Mamata Banerjee's long dominance and bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power with a commanding 206 seats. This marks a major blow to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which secured only 80 seats, a steep decline from its previous stronghold. (ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 07:59 AM

AMMK General Secretary Accuses TVK of Sharing Forged Letter Claiming MLA Support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 (ANI): Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Saturday accused Tamil actor-politician Vijay 's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), of sharing a "forged copy" of MLA Kamaraj's support letter with the Governor . Speaking to ANI, Dhinakaran asked TVK chief Vijay to surrender the video and the original letter to the Governor to prove his claim. "If it is true, let him (TVK chief Vijay ) surrender the video and the original letter to the Governor . Giving a forged letter, what is this!" Dhinakaran said. He further alleged that TVK leaders believed they could later pressure the MLA into extending support after submitting the letter. "They thought it was a single MLA. After giving the letter, they could threaten him and get his support. It is the destiny of Tamil Nadu that if they (TVK) come to power, the state will face a lot of problems," he alleged. Dhinakaran further stated that he had lodged complaints regarding the matter. "I have made a complaint to the Governor and the police," he said. Earlier, Dhinakaran rushed to Lok Bhavan on Friday to deliver a letter to Governor Rajendra Arlekar in a bid to correct the record after a "forged" letter went viral, claiming AMMK's support for Vijay 's TVK. However, TVK refuted the "forged letter" claim and shared a video, saying that AMMK leader Kamaraj had backed the party to form a government. TVK further accused Dhinakaran of spreading misinformation while concealing facts related to the matter. "These are the visuals of AMMK MLA Kamaraj voluntarily and happily writing a letter expressing his support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He had stated that he was extending support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with the approval of AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran," TVK stated. Dhinakaran reaffirmed that AMMK's lone MLA-elect, Kamaraj S, remains loyal to the NDA and AIADMK. Dhinakaran officially backed AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) for the CM post, calling him the alliance's rightful candidate. TVK, which won 108 seats, has sought support from several smaller camps to touch the magical number of 118 seats in the 234-seat Assembly. The CPI and CPI(M), which have two seats each, and Congress, with five seats, had already extended their support to the Vijay -led TVK to move forward with a change from the traditional Dravidian DMK-AIADMK duopoly. (ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 07:40 AM

Pakistani Authorities Accused of Coercion Over Alleged Disappearance of Baloch Activist's Brother

Balochistan [Pakistan], May 9 (ANI): A member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Fauzia Baloch, has accused Pakistani authorities of attempting to coerce her into leaving the organisation by linking the alleged disappearance of her brother to her political activism, as reported by The Balochistan Post. According to The Balochistan Post, speaking at a press conference alongside her mother at their residence in Karachi, Fauzia Baloch said her brother, Dad Shashani Baloch, was allegedly taken away by Pakistani security personnel during a late-night raid on April 21, 2026. She claimed that nearly two dozen armed men in civilian clothes, accompanied by police vehicles and private cars, stormed the house and violently detained him. Fauzia alleged that officials linked to Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department and intelligence agencies participated in the operation. She further stated that the family was prevented from filming the incident and threatened when they attempted to document the raid. According to her account, the authorities neither produced an arrest warrant nor disclosed any legal grounds for the detention. The family also accused local police of obstructing efforts to file a formal complaint. Fauzia said officers initially asked them to wait for 24 hours before reporting the disappearance, while an application later submitted at Maripur police station allegedly went unregistered. Police reportedly advised the family to lodge a complaint against "unknown persons," despite the family insisting that official vehicles and uniformed personnel were clearly involved. Fauzia Baloch further alleged that her brother had previously endured enforced disappearance and torture, while the family had repeatedly faced intimidation because of her association with the BYC. She also accused Karachi police of disrupting a planned press conference at the Karachi Press Club and detaining several family members, including her mother, during their return journey, as highlighted by The Balochistan Post. Fauzia claimed intermediaries conveyed messages suggesting her brother could be released if she resigned from the BYC. Pakistani authorities have not publicly responded to the allegations, though officials have previously denied involvement in unlawful detentions. Human rights groups have long raised concerns over enforced disappearances and alleged intimidation of Baloch activists in Pakistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post. (ANI)

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Indian Express

May 9, 2026, 07:37 AM

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal Chief Minister; Party Honors Long-Time Associate

While the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday was major show of strength by the BJP, it also emerged as a platform to acknowledge the contributions of a long-time associate, Makhanlal Sarkar Sarkar, 97, was an aide of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee and has been associated with the organisation for several decades. In 1952, Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Mookerjee during the movement to hoist the tricolour in the Valley. Mookerjee’s yatra to Kashmir was part of a movement led by him to pressure the Centre to push for Jammu and Kashmir’s full integration with India. It was during the agitation that Mookerjee died of a cardiac arrest while being held in a cottage eight miles from Srinagar, giving rise to the popular slogan: “Jahaan hue balidaan Mookerjee, wo Kashmir hamara hai; jo Kashmir hamara hai, wo saare ka saara hai (Where Mookerjee was martyred, that Kashmir is ours; the Kashmir that is ours is the entire Kashmir)”. Sarkar, among the seniormost BJP workers in West Bengal, continues to work for the party and its organisation despite his age. He was among the early grassroots workers involved in nationalist mobilisation after Independence in 1947. He also played a key organisational role in expanding the BJP’s presence in the state from the 1980s onward. Sarkar worked in West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, helping enrol around 10,000 members within a year, and later served seven terms as the BJP’s district chief. He is a resident of Siliguri. Modi touching Sarkar’s feet was seen as a gesture reflecting the BJP’s emphasis on recognising the party’s old guard. Modi’s choice of proposers during his Varanasi election campaigns has similarly included senior RSS and BJP workers. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Modi had chosen Baijnath Patel, an RSS veteran who began his political journey with the Jana Sangh, as one of his proposers. In what the BJP described as a historic day for Bengal and the country, Adhikari was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. For 15 years, Bengal politics had been synonymous with Trinamool Congress’ Mamata Banerjee. The BJP now says the state has chosen a new direction. Five other MLAs — Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtonia, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik – also took oath as ministers in the Adhikari Cabinet. Apart from Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah , BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Union ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states attended the event.

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The Financial Express

May 9, 2026, 07:37 AM

Tamil Nadu Politics: Vijay's TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party, Governor Demands Proof of Majority

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May 9, 2026, 07:26 AM

Tamil Nadu Political Deadlock: Former Attorney General Terms Crisis 'Artificial'

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Senior Advocate and former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi has termed the ongoing political deadlock in Tamil Nadu an "artificial crisis", saying the Governor should have invited TVK chief Vijay to form the government immediately after the election results. In an interview with ANI on the Tamil Nadu political situation, Rohatgi said, "It is not a constitutional crisis situation, according to me; it is an artificial crisis." He said that as the leader of the single largest party, Vijay should have been asked by Governor RV Arlekar "on day one" to form the government, even if his party was short of the majority mark. "Even if he was ten short of the magic number, it did not matter. It is settled law, through constitutional conventions, that the leader of the largest party is called. He is allowed to gather support and form a stable government within one or two weeks," Rohatgi said. According to him, constitutional practice in India has consistently allowed the single largest party an opportunity to prove its majority on the floor of the House. He added that there have been instances where parties initially short of numbers later secured enough support to continue in office. Rohatgi cited the example of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, saying even minority governments can survive if other parties abstain during confidence votes. "The problem now is that the Governor is creating a crisis by assuming the role of the Assembly, demanding proof of 118 or whatever the number is. That is completely wrong," he said. He further said that neither fresh elections nor President's Rule would be desirable after such a large electoral exercise. "Thousands of crores are spent on elections, with immense manpower and hours invested. Then they say that a person who has 108 or 110 seats is not to be given a chance. It has never happened," Rohatgi added. The remarks come amid a continuing stalemate over government formation in Tamil Nadu. Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Governor Arlekar on Friday for the third time in as many days and staked a claim to form the government. According to reports, Vijay has not yet been invited to take oath as Chief Minister as he has allegedly failed to demonstrate the support of 118 MLAs, the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. In the recent Assembly elections , Vijay 's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats. The Congress has extended support through its five MLAs, while Left parties have added four more legislators, taking the alliance strength to 116. The support of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which has two MLAs, is now being closely watched as it could help Vijay cross the majority mark. (ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 07:24 AM

Tamil Nadu Government Formation Deadlock: Senior Advocate Suggests Judicial Intervention

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Senior Advocate and former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi on Saturday said that TVK chief Vijay can approach the courts over the continuing deadlock in government formation in Tamil Nadu, asserting that judicial intervention in such situations has precedents. Speaking to ANI on the political situation in the state, Rohatgi said, " Vijay can move to the court. I have noticed that some petition has already been filed in the Supreme Court, though I do not know by whom. The court can certainly step in, as it has done in many cases." Referring to earlier constitutional disputes involving government formation, Rohatgi said he had personally appeared in several such matters, including the 2018 Karnataka case involving B. S. Yediyurappa. "I myself have handled several such matters -- starting from the floor test for Yediyurappa in 2018, and so on. In fact, in Yediyurappa's case, the court ordered a floor test the very next day, in a midnight hearing, and he failed," he said. Rohatgi noted that the short time granted in that case was due to concerns over possible horse-trading. Drawing a comparison with the present Tamil Nadu situation, he questioned why Vijay had still not been invited to form the government despite emerging as the leader of the single largest party. "This man received a mandate on 4 May, and today is 9 May, yet he has not been given an opportunity. I believe this is wrong," he said. Rohatgi further cautioned against the possibility of fresh elections or the imposition of President's Rule in the state, describing both outcomes as undemocratic under the current circumstances. "We should not be staring at either a new election or President's Rule, as both would be undemocratic in these circumstances. President's Rule would only lead to another election, which cannot happen immediately. It would take three or four months. In my view, that would be disastrous," he added. The remarks come amid a continuing stalemate over government formation in Tamil Nadu. Vijay met Governor RV Arlekar on Friday for the third time in three days and staked a claim to form the government. TVK emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections with 108 seats in the 234-member House. The Congress has extended support through its five MLAs, while Left parties have added four legislators, taking the alliance tally to 116 -- still short of the majority mark of 118. The role of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which has two MLAs, is now being closely watched as its support could help Vijay cross the majority threshold. (ANI)

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The New Indian Express

May 9, 2026, 07:18 AM

AIADMK MLA-elects Meet Party Chief Amid Political Uncertainty in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK MLA-elects who have been staying at a resort in Puducherry for three days came to meet the party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence in Chennai on Saturday. Around 30 AIADMK MLAs-elect were asked to stay at a private luxury beach resort in the Poornankuppam coastal belt since Wednesday night, to allegedly prevent them from "cross-voting or defections," as Vijay-led TVK is busy shoring up numbers to form a government after emerging as the single largest party in the April 23 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK sources told PTI that Palaniswami will chair a legislators' meeting to discuss the party's next move amid political uncertainty in forming the new government. Senior AIADMK leaders including C Vijayabaskar, K P Anbalagan and B Valarmathi, among others, arrived at Palaniswami's city residence. AIADMK sources further added that the meeting will also discuss about ally AMMK's charges against TVK about using a "forged" support letter to stake claim for government formation.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 07:09 AM

BJP Forms Government in West Bengal for First Time, Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as Chief Minister

Patna / Kolkata: Today was a big day for the BJP in West Bengal. For the first time in the history of the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party formed the government. The chief ministers of all the BJP and NDA-ruled states of the country joined. The presence of the leaders of all the NDA allies was seen. The chief minister of Bihar is among the newest CMs. Suvendu Adhikari became the new CM after taking the oath. There was also a chemistry between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bihar CM Samrat Chowdhury on the stage. When Yogi and Samrat met, today was recorded in golden letters for the BJP in the political history of West Bengal. For the first time a Bharatiya Janata Party government was formed. This grand ceremony attracted the attention of the veteran leaders of the NDA-ruled states. Especially the bonding between the new Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary and the Chief Minister of UP Yogi Adityanath, who was sitting on the stage for the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari. A special moment was captured in the camera.

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Deccan Herald

May 9, 2026, 07:09 AM

PM Modi to Inaugurate Development Projects Worth Rs 9,400 Crores in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 9,400 crores and address a rally here on May 10. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This marks his first public rally in Telangana following his 2024 re-election and historic BJP victories in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections this month. The BJP sees Telangana as a potential state where it can come to power on its own and the party's state unit is confident of gaining momentum following PM Modi's visit, its chief spokesperson N V Subhash told PTI on Saturday. Also Read:PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on May 10: Traffic curbs to hit HAL Road, NICE Road Also Read:PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on May 10: Traffic curbs to hit HAL Road, NICE Road According to his tentative schedule, Modi will land here from Bengaluru and attend an event where he will virtually inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) at Gachibowli here. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Tamil Nadu politics: Kumara swamy dismisses DMK-AIAD MK alliance buzz talk Bengaluru Woman's 3.5-Hou r Airport Commute Viral: Traffic Warning Viral Video Fallout: Congress Leader's Unwanted Hug Spar ks Outrage The projects include laying foundation stone for four-laning of Hyderabad-Panaji Economic Corridor and Zaheerabad Industrial Area and inauguration of various sections of Kazipet-Vijayawada multi-tracking project of railways, Greenfied POL (Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants) Terminal in Hyderabad and PM MITRA Park at Warangal. Later, he will address a public meeting at Parade Grounds here. Telangana BJP is making elaborate arrangements for the rally and about two lakh people are expected to attend the event. The party has undertaken a 'wall writing' campaign in the state ahead of the rally. Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar and state BJP president N Ramchander Rao participated in the campaign, inviting people to the public meeting. Sanjay Kumar, who attended a bike rally here on Friday night, said the Centre is providing substantial funds for the state's development. Telangana would achieve rapid development if a 'double engine sarkar' is in place, he said. ADVERTISEMENT Published 09 May 2026, 12:39 IST India News Hyderabad Narendra Modi Telangana Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 07:01 AM

West Bengal: BJP MLA Kshudiram Tudu Inducted into State Cabinet

KOLKATA: Kshudiram Tudu, a BJP MLA from Ranibandh (ST) assembly seat in West Bengal's Bankura district, has been inducted into the state cabinet. Tudu, 55, has been a professional teacher and his wife works as an ASHA worker at the grassroots level. In political circles, he is known for his clean image and educated leader. Who is Kshudiram Tudu? Kshudiram Tudu, 55, who contested elections on a BJP ticket, was a teacher in a government-aided school before he became active in politics. Hailing from a grassroots family, Tudu is known as a thoughtful and educated person in his constituency. He graduated from Vidyasagar University in 1994 and then furthered his academic credentials by completing बी.एड from Bardhaman University in 2000. Before venturing into politics, he worked as a teacher in a government-aided school, where he dedicated himself to nurturing the future of the younger generation for years. Tudu, 55, who contested on a BJP ticket, was a teacher in a government-aided school.

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Ganashakti Patrika

May 9, 2026, 07:00 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of a BJP government in West Bengal at a public meeting in Brigade. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Yogi Adityanath, and Nitin Gadkari. Chief Ministers of all Indian states were present. Apart from Suvendu Adhikari, Swapan Dasgupta, Agnimitra Paul, Shankar Ghosh, Dilip Ghosh, and several BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, state BJP president Shamik Bhattacharya, and Suvendu Adhikari arrived at Brigade's stage in an open car. The BJP formed the government with over 200 seats, defeating the TMC. Suvendu Adhikari joined the BJP in 2020. Suvendu was the Transport Minister in the Mamata Banerjee cabinet. Suvendu Adhikari was one of the key figures in the Nandigram conspiracy. Suvendu Chakra, the mastermind of the Left's atrocities across the Jangalmahal, was also sworn in as a minister. Suvendu Narwar Narwal's

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Deccan Herald

May 9, 2026, 07:00 AM

West Bengal's First BJP Government Set to Take Charge Under 'Double-Engine' Administration

Kolkata: West Bengal's chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of 'Sonar Bangla' have officially started with Saturday marking the beginning of a new era of "peace and prosperity" under a "double-engine" administration as the state's first BJP government is set to take charge. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Kolkata for the oath-taking ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground, Adhikari posted a message on X welcoming him to the state and describing the occasion as the fulfilment of the "dreams of our founding fathers". A historic dawn for West Bengal indeed. It is a moment of profound pride and jubilation to welcome Visionary Leader Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to the City of Joy. Today, as we witness the Swearing-in-Ceremony of the first-ever BJP Government in West Bengal since… pic.twitter.com/XCuJxwPBw3 — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) May 9, 2026 "A historic dawn for West Bengal indeed. It is a moment of profound pride and jubilation to welcome visionary Leader PM Narendra Modi Ji to the City of Joy. Today, as we witness the swearing-in ceremony of the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal since Independence, we fulfil the dreams of our founding fathers. "Today marks the end of decades of misrule and the beginning of a double-engine era of development, peace, and prosperity. The era of 'Sonar Bangla' officially begins," Adhikari posted on X. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Tamil Nadu politics: Kumara swamy dismisses DMK-AIAD MK alliance buzz talk Undo Bengaluru Woman's 3.5-Hou r Airport Commute Viral: Traffic Warning Undo Viral Video Fallout: Congress Leader's Unwanted Hug Sparks Outrage Undo The BJP, which secured a sweeping victory in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections, is set to form its maiden government in the state. Adhikari, who was unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party on Friday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will take oath as the chief minister. Prime Minister Modi, senior BJP leaders, chief ministers of several NDA-ruled states, industrialists, film personalities and religious leaders are expected to attend the ceremony, which the saffron camp has projected as a defining political moment in Bengal's contemporary history. ADVERTISEMENT Published 09 May 2026, 12:30 IST India News BJP West Bengal Indian Politics Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:58 AM

PM Modi Felicitates Elderly Man at Swearing-in Ceremony of First-Ever BJP Government in West Bengal

Kolkata: At the swearing-in ceremony of the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal, PM Modi felicitated an elderly man.

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Deccan Herald

May 9, 2026, 06:50 AM

India Fully Operationalizes Four Labour Codes, Ensuring Minimum Wage and Social Security

New Delhi:After a long wait of over five years, the central government has fully operationalised the four labour codes by publishing rules, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The four codes, namely the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, came into effect from November 21, 2025. The four codes were introduced to modernise and consolidate 29 labour laws into a simplified and contemporary framework. An official told PTI that the rules under the four codes are now notified in the official gazette of the government, and with this, the process of full implementation of the labour codes is complete. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Tamil Nadu politics: Kumara swamy dismisses DMK-AIAD MK alliance buzz talk Undo Bengaluru Woman's 3.5-Hou r Airport Commute Viral: Traffic Warning Undo Viral Video Fallout: Congress Leader's Unwanted Hug Sparks Outrage Undo Also Read:Labour Codes signal waning agency for workers Also Read:Labour Codes signal waning agency for workers He explained that though the labour codes became law of the land on November 21, 2025, certain explanations were not provided due to the absence of rules. The draft rules were published on December 30, 2025, to seek feedback from stakeholders and were notified after legal vetting. The publishing of rules under the four codes was necessary to make the new laws fully operational. The codification of 29 existing labour laws into the four labour codes was undertaken to address long-standing challenges and make the system more efficient and contemporary. The codification aims to enhance ease of doing business, promote employment generation, ensure safety, health, and social & wage security for every worker. Also Read:Labour reforms or labour retreat? Also Read:Labour reforms or labour retreat? Since labour is a concurrent subject, the appropriate governments, the Centre and states, are required to notify the rules under the four codes to enforce them fully across the country. The enforcement of the codes will mark the next transformative step -- broadening worker protection, easing business operations and promoting a pro-worker labour ecosystem. The provisions of the labour codes include a mandatory appointment letter, free health check-ups for workers aged 40 years and above, and equal work, pay and opportunity for women working in different shifts. The new legal framework also mandates the establishment of a National Reskilling Fund, which will be utilised for reskilling workers who lose their jobs. The rules also capped the weekly working hours at 48 hours. Also Read:Can India’s labour codes protect migrant workers? Also Read:Can India’s labour codes protect migrant workers? "The number of hours of work which shall constitute a normal working day for an employee whose wage period is other than on a daily basis shall be so fixed that the total number of weekly working hours shall not exceed forty-eight hours," according to the rules. The rules also provide for at least one weekend off or rest day to workers and payment of overtime for working beyond working hours. ADVERTISEMENT Published 09 May 2026, 12:20 IST India News Labour Code Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:50 AM

BJP Leaders Take Oath in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as Chief Minister

Kolkata: Legislative party leader Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. After Suvendu Adhikari, 5 other BJP leaders took oath as ministers. Nishith Pramanik, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Khudiram Tudu and Dilip Ghosh were sworn in by the Governor. Dilip Ghosh won the election from Kharagpur Sadar in Paschim Medinipur. He defeated 7-time MLA Gyan Singh Sohanpal. He strengthened the organization to the grassroots level. He has a strong hold in Jangalmahal and North Bengal. He has also been the president of Bengal BJP. Dilip Ghosh was a long-time RSS pracharak before joining BJP. He started as a pracharak in 1984. He then served as the in-charge of Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 1999 to 2007. During this time he was an assistant to former RSS national chief K Sudarshan S. In 2014, he joined the BJP and was re-appointed as the general secretary of the Bengal unit. Ghosh was re-appointed as the state firebrand BJP leader.

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Economic Times

May 9, 2026, 06:46 AM

Congress Accuses BJP and DMK of Obstructing Secular Government Formation in Tamil Nadu

Synopsis Congress accuses BJP and DMK of obstructing TVK's secular government formation in Tamil Nadu. The party claims the DMK is willing to support AIADMK and prevent other secular parties from aiding TVK, amid reported INDIA bloc divisions and DMK seeking separate seating in Parliament.

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Zee News Hindi✓

May 9, 2026, 06:42 AM

Tamil Nadu Government Formation Crisis Revives 1997-Style Coalition Politics

TVK Majority Crisis: The political turmoil over government formation in Tamil Nadu has brought an almost three-decade-old parliamentary speech back into the spotlight. Pramod Mahajan's 1997 speech in the Lok Sabha is being re-heard and shared from social media to political corridors today. The reason is clear, the picture that is being seen in Tamil Nadu politics today looks a lot like the same strange coalition arithmetic that Mahajan mentioned in Parliament in his sarcastic style. Vijay's party TVK has emerged as the largest party in the state, but has not yet been able to form a government. On the other hand, smaller parties are holding the key to power. Political parties are breaking ideological boundaries and looking for new equations, and this has led to the revival of coalition politics of 1997. In the recently held assembly elections, TVK won 108 seats and became the largest party. But TVK and TVK need support for a majority in the 234-member assembly.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:39 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In As Chief Minister Of West Bengal

Jaipur: BJP stalwart Suvendu Adhikari was today sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal in a grand ceremony held at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata.

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Dainik Statesman

May 9, 2026, 06:37 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's New Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the central leadership of the BJP, and the chief ministers of various BJP-ruled states attended the grand ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Along with Suvendu, five members of his cabinet were also named in the first round. Two from North Bengal and three from South Bengal were inducted into the cabinet. Among them are Adivasi faces, as well as Matua faces. They are Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Pal, Ashok Kirtania, Nishith Pramanik, and Khudiram Tudu. Dilip Ghosh was sworn in after the chief minister. Agnimitra Pal, Ashok Kirtania, Khudiram Tudu, and Nishith Pramanik were sworn in one by one. They were all administered the oath of office by Governor RN Ravi. Suvendu Adhikari won from Bhabanipur and Nandigram. Dilip Ghosh won from Kharagpur Sadar. Kirtana Raneea Raneea Tudu won from Asansol Dakshin, and Shubhrajyant Kumar Mathur won from Bankura.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:37 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Becomes West Bengal's New Chief Minister After Defeating Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari became the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, 2026. In the West Bengal elections, Suvendu defeated Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee. Suvendu defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by more than 15,000 votes. He is the same Suvendu Adhikari who created a stir from Kolkata to Delhi by defeating Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in the 2021 assembly elections. The reason was that Mamata Banerjee had never lost an assembly election. It is Mamata who once attracted attention in the country's politics by defeating veteran leader Somnath Chatterjee. Suvendu Adhikari, who is known in Monday Motivation, became the CM of BJP. Suvendu Adhikari, who is considered a favorite of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, took oath as the Chief Minister on Saturday. In the 294-member West Bengal assembly, BJP has won 207 seats. Suvendu Adhikari, who was once a CM candidate in the Congress, started his political career.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:36 AM

US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Clash in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran: Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen again after a fresh clash in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has issued a fresh threat that it will destroy the United States if it tries to re-enter the Persian Gulf.

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Amar Ujala

May 9, 2026, 06:36 AM

BJP Wins Majority in West Bengal Assembly Elections, Forms Government

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on google The BJP has won a majority for the first time in the assembly elections held in West Bengal. The party has won 207 seats in the state. In the BJP legislature party meeting held on Friday, Suvendu Adhikari was elected as the leader of the Bengal BJP legislature party. After this, he was sworn in as the chief minister of the state on Saturday (May 9). This is the first time that the BJP is going to form a government in the state for the first time.

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Dainik Statesman

May 9, 2026, 06:33 AM

West Bengal's Development Potential Unlocked Under PM Modi's Leadership: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Amid the beginning of a new political chapter in West Bengal, former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla highlighted the development potential of the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to political circles, the top leadership of the party has repeatedly highlighted the benefits of the'double engine'government ahead of the swearing-in of the BJP government. Congratulating the new government in the state, Shringla said that the people of Bengal have voted for change. Respecting the verdict, the new government is going to start working. According to him, the cooperation of the Centre and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi can open new horizons in the field of infrastructure, industry, employment and investment in West Bengal. He also said that many of Bengal's potentialities have not been tapped for a long time. This time, he is hopeful that major initiatives will also be taken in the field of industrial development, connectivity, education and health services. According to political circles, ahead of the swearing-in of the BJP government, the party's top leadership has repeatedly highlighted the benefits of the'double engine'government.

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Kalinga TV

May 9, 2026, 06:31 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister

Kolkata: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first chief minister after being elected as the BJP legislature party leader on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, attended the swearing-in ceremony. Suvendu, dressed in a simple saffron kurta that echoed the simplicity of Mamata’s trademark white saree and rubber slippers, took oath alongside Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Dilip Ghosh and Sankar Ghosh. The decision was taken at a key meeting of newly elected BJP MLAs in Kolkata in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years. West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66% polling in Phase-ll of the Assembly elections. In phase I, the poll participation was 93.19%, taking the combined poll percentage to 92.47%.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:30 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal Chief Minister, Former Ally of Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari has become the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal. He took the oath of office at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CMs of BJP-ruled and supported states attended the ceremony. Suvendu Adhikari is a BJP leader who was once Mamata Banerjee's confidant. Suvendu was considered Mamata Banerjee's right-hand man. Gradually, the distance between the two began to grow. Bhabani Bhabani, her nephew, was said to be behind Suvendu's drift away from Mamata Banerjee. Before the 2021 assembly elections in Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari suddenly left Mamata Banerjee and joined the BJP. When Suvendu Adhikari left the TMC, Mamata Banerjee gave him a lot of criticism. Mamata Banerjee had said that she fed him a poisonous snake by giving him milk-cola. Suvendu Adhikari had described Mamata Banerjee as poisonous. From 2016 to 2026, Bhabanipur and Nandigram, she has been a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

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Odisha TV

May 9, 2026, 06:26 AM

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal's First Chief Minister

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, attended the swearing-in ceremony. BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to Adhikari after he was named the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal and is poised to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the State, following the party's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. On May 4, Suvendu Adhikari established a dominant position in two of West Bengal's most-watched constituencies, Bhabanipur and Nandigram, winning them both. Figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the 20th and final round of counting in Bhabanipur show Adhikari winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a substantial margin of 15,105 votes. Simultaneously, he also won the Nandigram assembly seat. According to the data displayed on the ECI official website. Suvendu Adhikari secured 1,27,301 votes at the conclusion of the 19th and final round.Adhikari significantly widened his lead in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency on Monday night, surging ahead of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years. West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66% polling in Phase-ll of the Assembly elections. In phase I, the poll participation was 93.19%, taking the combined poll percentage to 92.47%. The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results have led to a dramatic political shift, ending Mamata Banerjee's long dominance and bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power with a commanding 206 seats. This marks a major blow to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which secured only 80 seats, a steep decline from its previous stronghold. (ANI)

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:22 AM

Vijay's Party Wins 108 Seats in Tamil Nadu Elections, Oath-Taking Delayed

The suspense over whether Vijay will form the government in Tamil Nadu continues. Just two years old, Vijay's party has won 108 seats, but the situation is unclear about the majority even after 5 days of the election results. Vijay was once again returned by the state governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday. On the one hand, where the possibility of delaying the oath of actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu has increased. Vijay is still 2 steps behind the magic number of 118 required for a majority. Meanwhile, actor Prakash Raj has lashed out at the governor. Being a conscious citizen of the state, 61-year-old Prakash Raj has bluntly asked the governor how long and how many days will he stop Vijay? Prakash Raj has directly asked for a deadline, he says that the public wants to know when he will get his government. The latest update about the government formation exercise is that in the 234-member assembly on Friday, TV has got the support of Vijay, Thalapathy and 2 MLAs in the Congress party.

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Odisha TV

May 9, 2026, 06:21 AM

BJP MP Hails PM Modi as World's Most Popular Leader, Citing Recent Election Wins

BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world's most popular leader, citing the party's recent "historical wins" in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, to deep-rooted public trust. Panda said PM Narendra Modi's 80 visits to the North East are the reason for the party's big election wins and the people's strong trust in his leadership.Speaking to reporters, Panda said, "The leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the most popular leader on Earth. And this grand victory is not just in Assam; see the historical win in Bengal, in Puducherry. People's trust in him, the love for him, I often tell people a figure. Honourable Modi ji has visited Assam and the North East 80 times as Prime Minister. Whereas the Prime Minister before him went to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, but only visited Assam about 8-10 times." Panda praised the "double engine" government in Assam for its historical progress and called the party's success in Bengal a major step toward building a developed India. "The progress that has happened in Assam, the double engine government there under our popular leader Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ji, the work done by the double engine government has been historical. And the victory in Bengal is a very significant step towards a new India, a developed India," said Panda. Panda said that PM Modi has cleaned up corruption and used the "Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile" system to send help directly to millions, while also doubling the number of medical colleges in the region. "There are many welfare schemes. The type of corruption that used to happen during the Congress era, after cleaning all that up, aid has been delivered to millions and millions of people through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). This was made possible by Modi ji's DBT scheme involving Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile. And many types of progress and development are visible there. For example, there used to be 6 medical colleges, today there are 14, another 7 are under construction, and 10 more are in the planning stage," Panda said." Earlier, there were only tea and bamboo industries in Assam. Today, tourism and see the big dream for the youth, a 27,000 crore semiconductor factory has been established in Assam. Today, Assam is the fastest-growing economy in all of India," he added.The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a strong mandate in Assam, winning 102 seats in the 126-member Assembly against the opposition's 75 seats. This is the first time that the BJP won a majority on its own in Assam. The BJP won 82 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland Peoples Front (BOPF) secured 10 seats each, taking the NDA tally to 102. In the West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP secured 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 80 seats, putting an end to its 15-year rule in the State. (ANI)

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EI Samay

May 9, 2026, 06:18 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as Ninth Chief Minister of State

'I swear in the name of God that Suvendu Adhikari...'On Saturday, 11: 33 am, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of the state. Governor RN Ravi administered him the oath of office at the Brigade Parade Ground. Soon after the oath was administered, Suvendu exchanged pleasantries with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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TV9 Hindi

May 9, 2026, 06:18 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, PM Modi Congratulates

Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. PM Modi congratulated him after taking oath. PM Modi touched the feet of Makhlal Sarkar, one of the senior-most workers of the BJP in West Bengal. In 1952, Makhnalal Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mukherjee during the movement to hoist the Indianpic.twitter.com/gpmLISKYZ5 - ANI (@ANI) May 9, 1926 Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as the first CM of West Bengal at Brigade Parade Ground. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari reached Kolkata's famous Brigade Parade Ground to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. #WATCH. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari arrived at Kolkata's Icon Brigade Parade Ground on May 9, 2020.

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Newsbytes✓

May 9, 2026, 06:18 AM

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, making him the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to hold the position.The oath-taking ceremony took place at Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders.The event marked a major political shift in West Bengal after a 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

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EI Samay

May 9, 2026, 06:16 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, Marks BJP's First Government in the State

The name of the Chief Minister has already been announced. On Saturday, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of the state. The BJP is forming the first government in Bengal after independence. This time it is the turn of the BJP to take over the reigns of the state by winning 207 seats. Let us see the list of the BJP's cabinet. MLA Dilip Ghosh (Kharagpur Sadar) MLA Agnimitra Paul (Asansol South) MLA Ashok Kirtania (Bangaon North) MLA Khudiram Tudu (Ranibandh) MLA Nisith Pramanik (Mathabhanga) In the presence of West Bengal Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari took oath. After this, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Khudiram Tudu, MLA Nisith Pramanik took oath. However, it was not announced who will be in charge of the office. Among the five, Bankura Ranibandh MLA Khudiram Tudu took oath in Santali language.

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ANI News✓

May 9, 2026, 06:16 AM

DMK Leader Advises TVK to Secure Support Before Approaching Governor Amid Tamil Nadu Political Crisis

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 (ANI): Amid ongoing political negotiations in Tamil Nadu following the fractured Assembly verdict, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Saturday said Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) should first try to secure support from other political parties before approaching the Governor. Speaking to ANI, Elangovan said, "He (TVK chief Vijay) should first try with other political parties and then approach the Governor. If AMMK MLAs are not supporting TVK, then why should he give a letter of support? Let us see what happens when the police investigate the complaint." Further, DMK MP and senior advocate P Wilson also said Tamil Nadu had not seen such "horse trading" attempts in many years, adding that this was happening even before the new government had taken charge. I now understand what they meant when they said they are bringing "change" to TN politics - Tamil Nadu hasn't seen horse trading attempts like this in many years! All this even before taking charge! https://t.co/Bl7nm2CtD4 In a post on X, Wilson wrote, "I now understand what they meant when they said they are bringing "change" to TN politics - Tamil Nadu hasn't seen horse trading attempts like this in many years! All this even before taking charge!" This comes after TVK rejected AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran's claims over the party's MLA-elect Kamaraj's letter extending support to Vijay for a coalition government in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran rushed to Lok Bhavan on Friday to deliver a letter to Governor Rajendra Arlekar in a bid to correct the record after a "forged" letter went viral, claiming AMMK's support for Vijay's TVK. However, TVK refuted the "forged letter" claim and shared a video, saying that AMMK leader Kamaraj had backed the party to form a government. TVK further accused Dhinakaran of spreading misinformation while concealing facts related to the matter. The party, which won 108 seats in the polls and fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats, asserted that it did not need to "bargain or negotiate" with anyone for support. "These are the visuals of AMMK MLA Kamaraj voluntarily and happily writing a letter expressing his support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He had stated that he was extending support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with the approval of AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran," TVK stated. Earlier, Dhinakaran claimed the letter supporting TVK is a case of "horse trading" and forgery. He reaffirmed that AMMK's lone MLA-elect, Kamaraj S, remains loyal to the NDA and AIADMK. Dhinakaran officially backed AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) for the CM post, calling him the alliance's rightful candidate. TVK, which won 108 seats, has sought support from several smaller camps to touch the magical number of 118 seats in the 234-seat Assembly. The CPI and CPI(M), which have two seats each, and Congress, with five seats, had already extended their support to the Vijay-led TVK to move forward with a change from the traditional Dravidian DMK-AIADMK duopoly. (ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 06:13 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's Chief Minister, Marks End of Trinamool Congress' Rule

BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, chief ministers of NDA-ruled states and senior BJP leaders. The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule in the state.

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Navbharat Times

May 9, 2026, 06:12 AM

AAP Leader Sanjay Singh Slams BJP Over Unfulfilled Promises

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Pudhari

May 9, 2026, 06:09 AM

Tamil Nadu Political Landscape: Party Seat Breakdown Revealed

In the Tamil Nadu political battleground, 118 seats were needed to win. The new equations show the power arithmetic as follows: TVK: 108 seatsCongress: 5 seatsCPI: 2 seatsCPI-M: 2 seatsVCK: 2 seatsTotal strength: 119 (1 more than majority)

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Kalinga TV

May 9, 2026, 06:07 AM

US and Iran May Resume Talks on 14-Point Memorandum to End Conflict

New Delhi: The United States and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. The report said both sides are working through mediators on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to establish the framework for a month-long negotiating process aimed at ending the conflict. According to the report, the proposed draft includes Iran’s nuclear programme, reducing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible arrangements for transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles to another country. However, several major issues remain unresolved. One of the main sticking points is the scope of potential sanctions relief for Tehran, which the report said could complicate or delay progress in the talks. If negotiations advance, the initial one-month dialogue period could reportedly be extended by mutual agreement. Meanwhile, Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration was expecting a response from Iran later in the day regarding Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking to reporters before travelling to a dinner at his golf course in Sterling, Virginia, Trump said, “We’ll hear from them supposedly tonight,” when asked whether Washington had received any response from Tehran. When pressed on whether he believed Iran was intentionally delaying the process, Trump said he was uncertain, adding, “We’ll find out soon enough.” His remarks came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was anticipating an Iranian response on Friday to the proposal aimed at ending the conflict, while expressing hope that it would be “a serious offer”. “We should know something today,” Rubio told reporters during a gaggle in Rome. Rubio is currently on a diplomatic tour to Italy and the Vatican amid tension in the transatlantic relations between the US and Europe. “We have not received that yet, as of the last hour,” Rubio said, adding that Iran’s internal situation could be affecting the timeline. “Their system is still highly fractured, and it’s dysfunctional as well, so that may be serving as an impediment,” he added. Rubio said Washington hoped the Iranian response would lead to “a serious process of negotiation”. Earlier on Thursday, responding to enquiries regarding whether Iran had engaged with what some had termed a “one-page proposal”, Trump challenged that description of the document. “Well, it’s more than a one-page offer. It’s an offer that basically said they will not have nuclear weapons; they are going to hand us the nuclear dust and many other things that we want,” Trump said. When questioned on whether the Iranian leadership had consented to these terms, Trump indicated that a verbal agreement does not necessarily signal a definitive resolution. “They have agreed. When they agree, it doesn’t mean much because the next day they forget they agreed,” he said, further noting, “And you know, we’re dealing with different sets of leaders.” Regional tensions escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping corridor. A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation came into effect on April 8, though the first round of talks in Islamabad on April 11 failed to produce a durable agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a defined end date. Since April 13, the US has maintained a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the strategic waterway. Also Read: “Colonialism will have no place in future world”: Iranian President Pezeshkian (With inputs from ANI)

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May 9, 2026, 06:07 AM

PM Modi Touches Feet of Elderly Social Worker Makhanlal Sarkar at West Bengal Swearing-in Ceremony

Suvendu Adhikari is going to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal in a short time. During this time, senior BJP leaders including PM Modi were also present on the stage. Just then, PM Modi went ahead and touched the feet of an elderly person. This picture surprised the people of the whole country. Now everyone wanted to know who this person is whose feet were touched by PM Modi. So let us tell you who is the elderly person whose feet were touched by PM Modi. Makhanlal Sarkar, who has been active in politics and social life for a long time, is in the news these days. After the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi touching his feet during the swearing-in ceremony, people want to know who Makhanlal Sarkar is? And how big is his political-social influence. Makhanlal Sarkar is counted among the old and respected social workers of Bengal. His gamble is considered to be from the era of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jana Sangh. Modi took his blessings from the senior BJP workers during the 1952 Makhanlal government in West Bengal. He was arrested during the Makhanlal movement.

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May 9, 2026, 06:05 AM

Tamil Nadu Government Formation Exercise Hit by Fresh Controversy

Chennai: A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu amid the government formation exercise following the assembly election results, with chief ministerial candidate Thalapathy Vijay in deep trouble even before he was sworn in today and serious allegations against his party TVK. AMMK party chief TTV Dhinakaran has openly alleged to the media that the letter of support submitted by Vijay's party TVK to the Tamil Nadu governor to form the government is completely fake and fabricated.

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Free Press Journal

May 9, 2026, 06:04 AM

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Corporator, Former MP of Sheltering Key Accused in TCS Case

Mumbai: Amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case linked to the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility in Nashik, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday alleged that AIMIM corporator Mateen Majid Patel sheltered accused Nida Khan in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and claimed that former MP Imtiaz Jaleel was the "main culprit" in the case. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Speaking to ANI here, Shirsat alleged that Khan had been hiding in his constituency for over a month with the support of AIMIM functionaries. "Nida Khan was kept in hiding in my constituency, Sambhajinagar, for 43 days. A corporator of AIMIM has helped her hide. This is a well-thought-out conspiracy. The accused is just a pawn. Many big figures are behind this racket. Imtiaz Jaleel is also involved in this," Shirsat said. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? He further alleged that Jaleel had facilitated Khan's stay in Sambhajinagar along with members of her family. "Imtiaz Jaleel supported this girl and brought her from Nashik to Sambhajinagar, and she and four other members of her family were staying at his corporator's home. Imtiaz Jaleel is the main culprit. There could be other people up the chain than Imtiaz Jaleel, too," the minister added. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Shirsat also demanded the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter comprehensively. "AIMIM party could be a pawn too. Someone could be behind them as well. The police are going to bring all these things to light during their investigation. I demand, and that's why I have asked the CM as well, that an SIT should be formed, and this should be investigated, and arrest Imtiaz and his partner. When he is in police custody, he will spill all the other names," he said. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Earlier on Friday, Nashik Police took one of the key accused in the case, Nida Khan, into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is accused in cases related to alleged sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? A local court had earlier dismissed Khan's anticipatory bail plea, while the prosecution opposed relief, citing the seriousness of the allegations. So far, five accused have been arrested, and a total of nine cases have been registered in connection with the matter. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had earlier termed the Nashik TCS incident a "very serious matter" and said the government was probing all angles linked to the case. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.) To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

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The New Indian Express

May 9, 2026, 06:02 AM

Hungary's New Prime Minister Peter Magyar Promises 'Regime Change' After Orban's 16 Years

BUDAPEST: Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar is to be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The former government-insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption. Magyar, 45, also wants to undo changes Orban -- who fostered close ties with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin -- made to institutions to control the judiciary, media, academia and other sectors. Magyar's Tisza party won 141 of parliament's 199 seats in the April 12 election, a comfortable two-thirds majority enabling it to change the constitution and push through key reforms. As one of his most urgent tasks, Magyar is trying to unlock billions of euros in EU funds locked by Brussels over rule-of-law concerns. Magyar will take the oath of office during parliament's inaugural session, opening at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT) and will be live-streamed on large screens set up around the parliamentary building. Lawmakers are expected to elect Magyar as prime minister in the afternoon and he is then expected to address supporters outside parliament.

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Akila News✓

May 9, 2026, 05:58 AM

Prime Minister's Visit to Jamnagar Next Sunday: Preparations Underway

(By Mukund Badiyani) Jamnagar, Dec 9: The Prime Minister is arriving in Jamnagar next Sunday. Meanwhile, preparations are being made by the police and the administration.

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Aaj Tak

May 9, 2026, 05:57 AM

Suvendu Adhikari to Take Oath as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister

A meeting of Suvendu Adhikari was going on in Haldia. Suvendu Adhikari was in full swing. He said - Many people ask Suvendu, why are you unmarried? Your brother is married? The whole gathering was shocked to hear this statement of Suvendu. After all, what is the secret they were trying to tell. This talk of Suvendu's meeting is about 6 years old. Suvendu Adhikari is now about to reach the peak of his political career. He is going to take oath as the first BJP CM of West Bengal at 11 o'clock today. Suvendu has proved to be a'Joint Killer'by defeating Mamata in the 2021 and 2026 assembly elections. When he is taking oath as CM on Saturday, his political journey as well as his personal life is discussed. The question is that why has 55-year-old Suvendu Adhikari not married yet? According to a report in this assembly of December 2020, while addressing a rally in Haldia, Suvendu Adhikari is going to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

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ANI News✓

May 9, 2026, 05:57 AM

Congress to Announce Kerala Chief Ministerial Face Soon

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Saturday said that discussions regarding the selection of the next Keralam Chief Minister "will begin in the evening," as internal consultations within the party and alliance continue. Talking to reporters, he said the meetings have not yet commenced and are scheduled to begin later in the day. "The meetings will begin only in the evening. I had noticed all the demonstrations. When I arrived yesterday, I received a warm welcome," Joseph said. Earlier today, voicing the same opinions, Congress leader K Muraleedharan said the final decision on the Chief Ministerial face in Keralam is likely to be announced either by this evening or Sunday, as the Congress high command continues consultations following the United Democratic Front's (UDF) sweeping victory in the Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Muraleedharan said the party leadership would take a decision based on consultations with MLAs and coalition partners rather than public displays of support through posters and hoardings. "The final decision will come out either this evening or tomorrow. The party High Command will not consider the number of hoardings but the opinion of the MLAs and coalition partners. Tomorrow the final decision will come," he said. The remarks come amid intense speculation within the Congress over who will lead the next UDF government in Kerala after the alliance secured 102 seats in the recently concluded Assembly elections, ending the Left Democratic Front's tenure in the state. Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan, who served as the Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, is considered one of the frontrunners for the Chief Minister's post. Satheesan arrived in Delhi on Friday night for consultations with the Congress high command. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala also reached Delhi ahead of meetings with All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders. Congress leader KP Noushad said significant political developments were expected following discussions in the national capital. "VD Satheesan's contribution has been significant as Leader of the Opposition and UDF chairman, making him naturally the frontrunner in the opposition camp," Noushad said. (ANI)

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NorthEast Now

May 9, 2026, 05:56 AM

Assam Congress President Reacts to Raijor Dal Leader's Comments, Suggesting Possible Shift in Political Stance

After the Assam Assembly election results , differences within the opposition camp have become more visible, with tensions emerging between Raijor Dal led by Akhil Gogoi and the Congress party. Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi , on Friday, spoke to reporters and reacted strongly to recent comments made by Akhil Gogoi. He said, “We are disappointed by Akhil Gogoi’s remarks. What he is saying now sounds similar to what the Chief Minister said before and after the elections. His public behaviour is raising doubts among people.” He also spoke about the party’s political alliances, saying, “Our partnership with AJP, CPI(M) and APHCL remains firm and unchanged.” At the same time, he suggested that Raijor Dal’s recent statements indicate a possible shift in its political stance and hinted that it may be moving away from the broader opposition alignment. Gogoi said that Congress leaders had recently held discussions with both newly elected and senior legislators. He also said the party’s influence in the opposition space had reduced after the election outcome. He further accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of continuing to attack the Congress after the BJP’s victory. Speaking on governance, he said the state government was not focusing on key public issues. He said, “Assam is facing several serious issues, but the government is not focusing on them. Problems like artificial flooding, syndicate activities, and lack of opportunities for children need urgent attention.” He added that attempts were being made to weaken the Congress politically but said the party must continue to play its role as the main opposition. He said, “People have given them the mandate to function; they should concentrate on that duty.” Gogoi also said the Congress was currently reviewing its election performance to assess both strengths and weaknesses, and reaffirmed that the party would work to strengthen its opposition role. He expressed concern that Akhil Gogoi’s statements were creating confusion about opposition unity. He said, “It appears he has already decided his political direction. We are also clear about our path ahead.” He further alleged that Raijor Dal was not behaving like a typical opposition party and was also criticising other opposition groups. In his concluding remark, Gogoi said Akhil Gogoi’s political tone sometimes resembled that of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, adding that both leaders were increasingly adopting a confrontational style in Assam politics.

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Dainik Jagran

May 9, 2026, 05:55 AM

Kejriwal Accuses Modi of Harassing Punjabis with Daily ED Raids

In an internet media post, Kejriwal said, As soon as the Bengal elections were over, Modi ji started conducting ED raids in Punjab every day. Modi ji has done a lot of damage to Punjab in the last few years. He has harassed Punjabis in many ways. Kejriwal alleged that Punjab's water was attacked, Punjab University was tried to be taken over, rural development money was stopped and now ED raids have started. Ashok Mittal was raided, he was made to join the BJP the next day.

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Dainik Jagran

May 9, 2026, 05:55 AM

BJP's Nationwide Strategy: Targeting Business Leaders and Offering Protection

This is the BJP's way of working across the country, which Punjab is now facing. Earlier, Ashok Mittal's business houses were raided by the ED, after which he joined the BJP and the raids ended.

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