May
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The day began with the aftermath of Mamata Banerjee's overnight vigil at an EVM strongroom in Kolkata, which fizzled after the Election Commission clarified it was routine postal ballot segregation. By late morning, the EC ordered repolling in 15 booths in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim for May 2, following complaints of tampering and violence. In the afternoon, the Trinamool Congress escalated the dispute legally, moving the Supreme Court against the EC's directive to use central government staff as counting supervisors; the CJI scheduled an urgent hearing for May 2. Meanwhile, the Jabalpur boat tragedy continued to draw coverage, with details emerging that life jackets were distributed only after the boat started sinking. Internationally, the US-Iran conflict remained prominent: Trump rejected a new Iranian proposal sent via Pakistan, and reports indicated extensive damage to US military bases across eight Gulf nations.
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The day began with repolling in 15 booths in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim, following EVM tampering allegations. By morning, the Supreme Court rejected TMC's challenge against central government employees as counting staff, a setback for Mamata Banerjee. Clashes between TMC and BJP workers erupted in Falta, leading to protests and lathi charges. In the evening, the Election Commission escalated dramatically, ordering repolling in all 285 booths of Falta constituency on May 21, citing subversion of the democratic process. Internationally, Trump rejected Iran's proposal, calling it insufficient, and Iran warned of likely renewed conflict. India tested its indigenous disaster alert system, sending a simultaneous notification to millions of phones.
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The day began with a deadly fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar, where nine people died in a four-story building, with an AC blast suspected. Multiple outlets covered the tragedy throughout the day, focusing on building safety lapses. In West Bengal, tensions escalated ahead of the election results, with TMC alleging BJP vehicles near Mamata Banerjee's strongroom and BJP accusing TMC of leaking counting details. The Election Commission ordered repolling in Falta on May 21. Internationally, Iran's 14-point peace proposal sent via Pakistan was rejected by Trump, who threatened renewed strikes. Israel finalized a multi-billion-dollar deal to buy F-35 and F-15IA jets from the US. Nepal objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh, renewing a territorial dispute. The day also saw a cargo ship attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
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The day was dominated by the counting of votes for five state assemblies, with the BJP achieving a historic sweep in West Bengal, winning over 200 seats and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule. In a dramatic turn, Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in her own Bhabanipur constituency by 15,000 votes. The BJP also retained Assam, while the Congress-led UDF returned to power in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay's TVK made a stunning debut, emerging as the single largest party and disrupting the state's bipolar politics. PM Modi celebrated the victory at BJP headquarters in a Bengali dhoti, hailing the mandate as a victory for democracy. Mamata alleged violence during counting, claiming she was assaulted by CAPF personnel. The day marked a paradigm shift in Indian electoral politics, with the BJP expanding its footprint to the east and south.
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The day after BJP's historic victory in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as chief minister, alleging a conspiracy between the Election Commission and BJP to rig the elections through Systematic Irregularities and Rigging (SIR). She claimed she did not lose but was defeated, and vowed to fight like a lioness. BJP called her stance a laughing stock and prepared for government formation on May 9, with Amit Shah appointed as central observer. In Tamil Nadu, TVK's Vijay sought Congress support to form government, with Congress likely to back him. Internationally, Iran attacked UAE for a second day, injuring three Indians, drawing condemnation from India and the US. Trump congratulated Modi on the Bengal win.
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The day was dominated by the aftermath of the West Bengal elections and the unfolding government formation in Tamil Nadu. In the morning, post-poll violence in Bengal escalated, with TMC offices bulldozed and four killed, including two BJP and two TMC workers. Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, leading to a constitutional standoff. By midday, attention shifted to Tamil Nadu, where TVK chief Vijay met the governor with support from 112 MLAs but was told to return with 118, delaying his swearing-in. Congress backed Vijay, breaking its 55-year alliance with DMK, which accused Congress of betrayal. In the evening, Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot dead in Madhyamgram, further inflaming Bengal's post-poll violence. Internationally, Trump paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran talks, and a US warplane disabled an Iran-flagged tanker trying to break the blockade.
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The day began with continued coverage of the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA in West Bengal, with post-mortem revealing close-range shots and Suvendu alleging Mamata's involvement. In Tamil Nadu, Governor Arlekar again rejected TVK chief Vijay's claim to form government, asking for 118 signatures. By early afternoon, the West Bengal governor dissolved the assembly and dismissed Mamata Banerjee's cabinet after she refused to resign, setting the stage for a BJP government. DMK passed a resolution blaming Congress for backstabbing in Tamil Nadu. TVK warned that all its 107 MLAs would resign if DMK and AIADMK formed a coalition. The day marked a constitutional climax in Bengal and continued deadlock in Tamil Nadu.
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The day was defined by the resolution of government formation in two states. In the morning, Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata for the BJP legislature party meeting, which by early afternoon announced Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister, with oath scheduled for May 9. In Tamil Nadu, TVK's Vijay spent the day securing support from CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, meeting the governor for a third time. By late afternoon, the governor invited him to form the government, with oath set for May 9 at 11 AM. However, by evening, confusion emerged as TVK submitted only 116 signatures, falling short of the majority mark, with IUML withdrawing support and VCK demanding the deputy CM post, delaying the swearing-in. Meanwhile, US-Iran tensions escalated with an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump downplayed as a 'love tap,' but the fragile ceasefire appeared threatened.
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The day was dominated by two oath ceremonies. In the morning, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister in Kolkata, with PM Modi present, marking a historic shift. In Tamil Nadu, after days of uncertainty, VCK and IUML extended support to TVK's Vijay, giving him a majority of 120 MLAs. Governor Arlekar met Vijay in the evening and appointed him CM, with oath scheduled for May 10. Delhi was put on high alert after intelligence warned of possible terror attacks.
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The day was dominated by two major stories. In the morning, TVK chief Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM at 10 AM, ending 59 years of Dravidian rule, with Rahul Gandhi in attendance. His first orders included 200 units of free electricity and a white paper on the previous DMK government's finances. In the afternoon, PM Modi made a stark appeal for citizens to reduce gold purchases, fuel use, and foreign travel, and to adopt work-from-home measures, citing the US-Iran war and oil crisis. The Vijay story persisted but became secondary to Modi's austerity plea as the day progressed.
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The day was dominated by PM Modi's second austerity appeal in 24 hours, urging citizens to reduce fuel use, avoid gold purchases, adopt work-from-home, and shift schools online amid the West Asia crisis. The government reassured against panic buying but considered fuel price hikes. In West Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari held his first cabinet meeting, announcing six key decisions including BSF land transfer and Ayushman Bharat implementation, while the Supreme Court questioned SIR deletions in the Bengal elections. The AIADMK rift deepened in Tamil Nadu, with a faction moving to sideline EPS. The Kerala CM suspense continued as Congress factions lobbied. Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal as 'totally unacceptable', escalating tensions.
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The day was dominated by the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam after a paper leak, with a CBI probe ordered. The leak spread from Nashik to 14 states, affecting over 22 lakh students. Political fallout included criticism of the government and NTA. In the morning, Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam CM for a second term. In Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK split ahead of CM Vijay's floor test, with a rebel faction backing TVK. Reports emerged that Pakistan secretly allowed Iranian aircraft to use its airbase while mediating with the US. The stock market crashed after PM Modi's renewed austerity appeal.
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The day was dominated by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's successful floor test, securing 144 votes with support from 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs, effectively splitting the AIADMK. The AIADMK leadership responded by sacking rebel leaders. In the morning, the floor test unfolded with DMK walking out, and by early afternoon, Vijay's victory was confirmed. The NEET-UG paper leak investigation continued with CBI raids and arrests, while the Supreme Court heard a plea to restructure the NTA. CBSE Class 12 results were released with a pass percentage of 85.20%. Prateek Yadav's post-mortem revealed pulmonary embolism as cause of death. Trump arrived in China for high-stakes talks, and Air India suspended flights on 29 international routes due to rising fuel costs from the Iran war. Karnataka's Congress government withdrew the BJP-era hijab ban in schools.
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The day was dominated by the Congress party's decision to name VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister, ending a 10-day suspense after the election results. The announcement came around noon, with multiple outlets leading on the story. Earlier in the day, the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing continued to generate headlines, with Xi warning Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict. A severe thunderstorm in Uttar Pradesh killed over 100 people, drawing government response. In the afternoon, the Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, while Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recused herself from the case. The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in Delhi saw India criticize sanctions and call for free Hormuz transit, as an Indian ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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