VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Shekhar Suman reveals Shah Rukh Khan sent him a big cheque for doing voiceover in ‘Chalte Chalte’, gifted him an expensive watch when he refused to take it Mumbai airport to remain shut for 6 hours on May 7 because of this reason; what travellers should know USS Samuel B. Roberts: The wreck that sank deeper than any ship Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram ‘Don’t let him die’: Teacher accused of murdering baby begged medics to save son, UK court hears Chandranath Rath (left) and Suvendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram on Wednesday. Rath was the BJP leader’s executive assistant.Rath was rushed to Diversity Nursing Home, where he succumbed to bullet injuries.The incident took place in the Madhyamgram area, where Rath was allegedly targeted on a public road by assailant.This is a developing story…About 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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So far, 25 of the total 95 range countries have joined this treaty-based global entity as members and other five as observers.“Together, we can build a strong, inclusive, and action-oriented platform to secure the future of these magnificent species,” said Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav while urging remaining range countries to join the Alliance, an inter-governmental organisation, headquartered in Delhi.He also launched the website and logo of the first IBCA Summit which will adopt the first-ever global declaration on Big Cat conservation (Delhi Declaration), establishing a unified framework to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce the Alliance’s role as a leading global platform for conservation efforts.Calling it “strategically significant” Summit, Yadav said it would strengthen international partnerships, promote south–south cooperation, and inspire collective action across big cat range countries. “It will also help align conservation efforts with global biodiversity and climate goals,” said the minister on the occasion.The Alliance, India’s brainchild, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger in India on April 9, 2023, with the aim of conserving the seven big cats – Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma – in coordination with other countries. Except for Jaguar and Puma, India is home to five big cats.The Alliance’s primary objective is to facilitate collaboration and synergy among stakeholders, consolidating successful conservation practices and expertise to achieve the conservation of big cats at a global level.Besides India, the countries which have already formally joined it as members include Russia, Cambodia, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Armenia, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Rwanda among others.The upcoming Summit, guided by the theme ‘Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem’, would bring together over 400 conservationists, policymakers, scientists, multilateral agencies, financial institutions, corporate leaders and community representatives from across the globe.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. 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And with Indian ships earlier hit by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Devli said, there is bound to be some sense of hesitation among seafarers.Iran’s blockade continues despite a fragile ceasefire even as the US paused on Wednesday a three-day naval mission to open the Strait of Hormuz. “Technically, Hormuz is open. Vessels are transiting, but for commercial traffic. the risks are still immense,” Devli told TOI on Wednesday. Before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late Feb, thousands of vessels passed through the Strait every month. But by April, crossings plunged to barely 5%.Vessels stuck in the Strait currently dodge a lethal mix of sanctions, IRGC patrols, and naval escorts. “We understand that some neutral-flag vessels are transiting with Iran’s tacit permission or US protection”, but “normal traffic”, said Devli, has come to a halt.The vessels that are moving are doing so on borrowed time and borrowed trust—ships from countries Iran considers “friends”, Chinese-flagged bulk carriers broadcasting their ownership on open radio, Pakistani vessels, neutral-flag tankers carrying cargoes to neutral countries, including India. Until Monday, even US-flagged commercial ships had stayed away. And until very recently, not a single US-flagged vessel had made it through.That changed on May 4 when two US-flagged merchant vessels crossed Hormuz amid the Iranian blockade under escort of US Navy guided-missile destroyers as part of Washington’s Project Freedom.When the first Indian ship came out, then the second, the sixth, the seventh, the eighth—confidence was building. Then, two Indian-flagged vessels got fired on April 18 by IRGC boats: VLCC Sanmar Herald (2 million barrels Iraqi crude) and bulk carrier Jag Arnav. An audio captured the Sanmar Herald’s radio plea: “Sepah Navy! You gave clearance—I’m second on your list. You’re firing now! Let me turn back!”The incident prompted India to raise it with the Iranian Ambassador regarding the safety of its mariners, but confidence among Indian seafarers—already fragile —cratered.”‘You yourselves cleared me’, the captain was heard on the radio telling the Iranians. That tells you the level of uncertainty that the seafarers on board vessels transiting the strait are dealing with,” said Devli. Weeks earlier, a Hong Kong-linked tanker burned after attempting stealth transit—hit and left in flames — with IRGC warnings of mined waters blaring to all traffic.There was a brief breakthrough over the weekend. The Marshall Islands-flagged MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 tonnes of LPG for Indian Oil Corporation and crewed by 18 Indians, crossed the strait on May 2 and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam by May 13. It is the first India-linked tanker to make the passage after nearly two weeks of severe disruption triggered by the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad on April 13 and the subsequent US naval blockade around Iranian ports.During the peak of hostilities last month, even Gulf port operations slowed dramatically. Shipping supplies, food deliveries and basic services for Indian seafarers and crew members were disrupted across hubs including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. That situation, Devli said, has since stabilized.India has so far facilitated movement of eight LPG vessels through the strait during the crisis with diplomatic engagement and close coordination between Iranian and Indian govt agencies, naval authorities, and maritime bodies. Indian-flagged vessels are currently operating strictly under govt directions and sanctions compliance protocols.NUSI and Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) have advised Indian crews in the region to maintain heightened vigilance in Iranian waters and the Strait of Hormuz, avoid unnecessary shore leave, keep communication systems functional, and regularly monitor advisories issued by Indian authorities.As shipowners pay premiums to keep crews aboard, war-risk insurance costs have jumped sharply by upto 70%—adding millions of dollars in extra costs per trip.For Indian shipowners, especially those on fixed-term contracts, the limbo is turning financially painful.About the AuthorIsmat AraAt The Times of India, Ismat Ara covers politics, people, and societies, with a focus on accountability, justice, and lived experience. 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Gogoi was not only the deputy leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha but also the party’s chief ministerial face and the living legacy of late chief minister Tarun Gogoi. However, in the 2026 assembly elections that emotional connection did not translate into votes.Gogoi was seen as Congress’ last nail in the coffin of BJP in Assam, but the grand old party lost yet again, underlining its steadily shrinking footprint in the state. Watch Why Congress’s Assam setback matters more than Kerala gains, A Look At 2029 PollsGogoi’s defeat is not just a personal setback but also reflects a deeper churn in Assam’s politics, where legacy, identity, and strategy collided and the Congress fell short.Why Gogoi’s defeat mattersGogoi was not just another candidate in this election. He was the Congress’ chief ministerial face, its most visible campaigner, and arguably its best hope to challenge the dominance of Himanta Biswa Sarma.As a three-term MP and former deputy leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gogoi carried both experience and expectation. Yet, the verdict turned out to be different. Gogoi did not just lose. He lost by a whopping margin of 23,182 to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami.His defeat also ended his attempt to transition from national to state politics, a move that was seen as crucial for Congress’ revival in Assam.After the loss, Gaurav Gogoi said that he takes “full moral responsibility”. “As the state Congress president, I take full moral responsibility. I also thank our political workers (who) gave their full potential,” ANI quoted the Assam Congress chief saying.”We accept the people’s mandate. We express our gratitude to those who voted for us and support us. Congress will reach out to those who did not vote for us. We express our gratitude to the grassroot Congress workers who stand with us despite facing problems. We have seen a new Congress,” he said.At the same time, he also hinted at unease within the party over the outcome.”People have not accepted this result. We thought that the fight would be neck to neck. But the result in many seats is thinkable. On Saturday (May 9), we will call every newly elected MLA (of the party),” he added.The party’s fortress crumbledIf Gogoi’s loss was symbolic, the defeat of Debabrata Saikia in Nazira was equally significant. Saikia, who had been leader of the opposition since 2016, lost his family stronghold to BJP’s Mayur Borgohain.The twin defeats of Gogoi and Saikia, both sons of former chief ministers signalled a deeper erosion of Congress’ traditional base. For decades, Upper Assam had been the party’s fortress. But in 2026, that bastion crumbled.Congress lost almost all Assembly segments under Gogoi’s Lok Sabha constituency, barring Sivasagar, where ally Akhil Gogoi held ground. Another ally, Lurinjyoti Gogoi, lost in Khowang.What remained was a much narrower political footprint. The Congress managed to win just 19 seats, down from 29 in 2021 and most of these victories came from Muslim-majority constituencies. Its once broad-based coalition of support has now shrunk into a more limited, regionally concentrated vote bank.The scale of BJP’s dominanceWhile Congress struggled, the BJP-led NDA surged ahead with remarkable clarity. In the 126-member Assembly, the NDA secured a massive 102 seats, with the BJP alone winning 82, crossing the majority mark on its own for the first time in Assam.For Himanta, this victory reaffirmed his political dominance. Contesting from Jalukbari, he retained his seat by a staggering margin of 89,434 votes.Sarma’s rise has been one of the most consequential political shifts in Assam. After leaving Congress in 2015, he played a key role in expanding the BJP’s footprint across the Northeast. His leadership style, combining welfare delivery with sharp political messaging has reshaped the state’s electoral dynamics.Why Gogoi’s strategy fell shortThe BJP framed Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi as the “3G” trio, in what was widely seen as a politically loaded label.The campaign also sought to portray the Congress as a party aligned with “Miya” Muslims, a term used for Bengali-speaking Muslims of migrant origin. This messaging, repeated consistently, appears to have influenced voter perception.It made it harder for Congress to expand beyond Muslim-majority constituencies and regain support among indigenous Assamese communities, including the Ahom community to which the Gogoi family belongs.Several factors contributed to Gogoi’s defeat, some structural, others personal.One key challenge was the Congress party’s inability to reconnect with its traditional support bases. The Ahom community, tea garden tribes, and sections of Hindu voters, once central to Congress’ strength have gradually shifted away over the years.Another issue was Gogoi’s perceived inaccessibility. Many party workers and voters felt he was not visible enough on the ground during the campaign. In a state where grassroots engagement matters deeply, this perception hurt.His reliance on legacy and identity politics particularly his Ahom roots, also did not yield the expected results.The impact of delimitation?The 2023 delimitation exercise also played a crucial role in reshaping Assam’s political landscape.The number of Muslim-majority constituencies dropped from 35 to 22, significantly narrowing Congress’s electoral space. While Muslims account for around 30% of Assam’s electorate, roughly 75 lakh voters and their concentration in fewer seats has politically isolated the party.Alliance strategy under scannerCongress’ alliance strategy also came under scrutiny. While the party stitched together a six-party alliance at the last minute, including Left and regional players, it failed to create a unified, compelling alternative.In earlier elections, divisions within the opposition had already helped the BJP. In 2021, for instance, the opposition’s vote share was close to the NDA’s, but fragmentation led to a significant seat gap.The election outcome has triggered renewed scrutiny of the opposition alliance’s strategy, leadership choices and social outreach.While regional allies attempted to field younger and high-profile candidates, including Gen Z faces such as Kunki Chowdhury and Gyanashree Bora, the experiment failed to translate into electoral gains.Repeated electoral setbacks could deepen organisational fatigue within Congress and its allies. Senior journalist Amarendra Deka noted that defeats of this scale often trigger internal blame games, leadership challenges and cadre demoralisation, problems Congress has grappled with in Assam for years.Even in 2026, despite attempts at coordination, the alliance lacked coherence and mass appeal.Personal attacksThe campaign also saw personal allegations being raised. Sarma repeatedly targeted Gaurav Gogoi over his wife, Elizabeth Colebourn, who is UK-born.He alleged that a Pakistan-based firm had employed her and later transferred her to India, with her salary allegedly paid by a Pakistani national. Sarma also accused Gogoi of visiting Pakistan clandestinely in 2013 without informing authorities, claiming he may have undergone “some kind of training there.”Further, he alleged that Gogoi’s wife collected information about India while working at a firm and passed it on to Pakistan, claiming she had visited Pakistan nine times while associated with two Indian organisations.The scale of Congress’s defeatThe scale of the BJP-led NDA’s victory in Assam has pushed the opposition into one of its weakest positions in recent memory, raising serious questions about its future political relevance in the state. IIn the 126-member assembly, the NDA stormed to a record 102 seats, with the BJP alone winning 82, enough to secure a majority on its own for the first time in Assam.In contrast, the Congress-led opposition alliance suffered a sharp setback. Congress managed to win only 19 seats, down from 29 in 2021, while ally Raijor Dal secured just two. The AIUDF and Trinamool Congress, which contested separately, won two and one seats respectively.Political observers believe the opposition failed to produce a leadership figure capable of matching chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s political dominance.Despite the visibility of leaders like Gogoi, Raijor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi and AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi, the alliance lacked a unified mass appeal strong enough to counter the BJP’s aggressive and disciplined campaign machinery.Gogoi’s political beginningGaurav Gogoi began his political career in 2014 with a victory from Kaliabor, defeating BJP’s Mrinal Kumar Saikia by 93,000 votes. He strengthened his position in 2019, winning re-election against Moni Madhab Mahanta of the Asom Gana Parishad by a margin of 2,09,994 votes.In 2024, he shifted to Jorhat and defeated BJP’s Topon Kumar Gogoi, receiving a warm public response, with supporters calling him “Amar Lora” (our son), a reflection of his growing connection with the people.Gogoi served as deputy leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party from 2020 to 2024 and was later appointed president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 2025.With Congress now losing three consecutive assembly elections since 2016, and its seat tally shrinking each time, the party faces a difficult rebuilding exercise in Assam. The opposition requires an urgent rethinking of its political messaging, rebuild grassroots structures and forge a broader social coalition if it hopes to remain electorally relevant by 2031.Failing that, Assam could witness an even stronger consolidation of BJP dominance, with the opposition reduced to a fragmented force struggling for political space.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. 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