Trump congratulates PM Modi on BJP's historic victory in Bengal
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP’s historic victory in the Bengal assembly elections.
This news bulletin, anchored by Nagarjun Dwarkanath, covers significant political and criminal developments across Southern India. A primary focus is the finalized alliance between the DMK and Congress for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections following high-level talks between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi. In Andhra Pradesh, the CBI has submitted a final charge sheet regarding the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ladoo ghee adulteration scam. Criminal reports include a triple murder in Chennai involving a migrant family from Bihar, resulting in five arrests. Environmental concerns in Kanyakumari are highlighted, specifically regarding rare earth element mining and coastal erosion affecting deep-sea fishermen. Additional coverage includes the Karnataka Contractors Association's strike threat over pending dues, a SIT probe involving actor Jayaram in the Sabarimala gold theft case, and food poisoning incidents in Telangana government schools. The report also notes political developments in Kerala involving Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, providing a comprehensive overview of current regional affairs and legal proceedings.
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP’s historic victory in the Bengal assembly elections.
A day after BJP scripted history by winning 206 seats in West Bengal, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was seen relishing jhalmuri after a cabinet briefing in Delhi.
The Tamil Nadu assembly election results caused a significant shift in the state's political landscape as a newly formed party, led by an actor-turned-politician Vijay, emerged as the single largest party.
The West Bengal assembly election results have triggered a potential constitutional crisis as the outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign despite a decisive defeat.