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BJP picked Suvendu Adhikari as its West Bengal legislative party leader, who is now set to become the state’s first BJP chief minister.Vijay’s TVK secured the numbers to form the Tamil Nadu government after VCK, CPI and CPI(M) extended support and shall be meeting the Tamil Nadu governor to stake claims for CM position.A leaked Congress MLA preference list intensified speculation over Kerala’s next chief minister, with K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala emerging as frontrunners.Sanjay Raut wrote to US President Donald Trump for congratulating PM Narendra Modi on the BJP’s Bengal victory, calling the remarks premature and questioning the fairness of the state election process.Pakistan army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a bizarre counter to India’s Operation Sindoor briefing, questioned DGMO speaking in English, triggering sharp reactions online. Watch Amit Shah Arrives In Kolkata To Lead BJP Meeting On Bengal Chief MinisterSuvendu Adhikari to become new West Bengal CM; oath ceremony tomorrowBJP has named Suvendu Adhikari as leader of the BJP legislative party in West Bengal. He is set to take oath as the state’s first BJP chief minister on Saturday. The announcement came after a crucial BJP meeting in Kolkata chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah, who attended as the party’s central observer. Follow live updatesVijay’s TVK gets number to meet majority mark; set to meet governor at 6pmVijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam crossed the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly after securing support from VCK, CPI and CPI(M). The backing paved the way for Vijay to form the government with the required 118 seats in the 234-member House. He is now set to meet the Tamil Nadu governor to prove numbers. Follow live updatesKerala CM face: BJP drops leaked Congress list with ‘KC’ markingsThe race for Kerala chief minister intensified after BJP Kerala shared a leaked Congress MLA preference list that allegedly indicated biased support for KC Venugopal. Uduma MLA K Neelakandan also raised objections over the leaked Congress preference list, claiming his choice for the chief minister’s post was not recorded despite informing AICC observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken. Read the full storySanjay Raut writes to Trump over Bengal win message to PM Modi; BJP hits backShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised US President Donald Trump for praising PM Narendra Modi over the BJP’s West Bengal poll victory, calling it premature and inappropriate. Raut questioned the fairness of the elections and alleged institutional bias, while BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Opposition leaders of tarnishing India’s image globally. Read the full story’Why in English?’ Pakistan’s bizarre reaction to Indian presser on Op Sindoor goes viralPakistan army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry drew criticism after questioning why Indian military officials addressed the media in English during the Operation Sindoor anniversary briefing. His remarks, made during Pakistan’s press conference marking the 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation, went viral, with many social media users mocking the focus on language over security issues. Read the full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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