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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The day began with the NEET paper leak story dominating, as Education Minister Pradhan admitted a breach and announced a June 21 re-exam and a shift to online testing from 2027. By afternoon, CBI arrested Pune chemistry professor PV Kulkarni, an NTA insider, as the kingpin. Fuel price hikes of ₹3 per litre, linked to Iran-US tensions, were widely reported. PM Modi's brief UAE visit yielded LPG, defence, and energy pacts, with F-16 escorts. The MP High Court declared the Bhojshala complex a temple, granting Hindus worship rights. The rupee hit a record low of 96 against the dollar. PM Modi dismissed reports of a foreign travel tax as baseless.
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The day's coverage was dominated by PM Modi's address to the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, where he outlined four ambitions for India: hosting the Olympics, becoming a global manufacturing hub, a green energy hub, and the world's growth engine. This visit followed his brief UAE stopover, which yielded energy and defence pacts. The NEET-UG paper leak story continued with the CBI arresting a Pune biology teacher as the 'mastermind' and Rahul Gandhi demanding the sacking of Education Minister Pradhan. The Army Chief issued a stern warning to Pakistan over harbouring terrorists. The Netherlands returned Chola dynasty copper plates to India. The government imposed import curbs on silver bars.
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PM Modi's Sweden visit dominated the day, with editors highlighting his receipt of Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star, the nation's highest honour for a head of government, and the elevation of ties to a strategic partnership. Earlier, the NEET paper leak story continued with Rahul Gandhi demanding the education minister's dismissal and the CBI arresting a Pune botany professor on the NTA panel. A fire on the Rajdhani Express near Ratlam prompted a swift evacuation with no casualties. In the evening, Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran over nuclear deal negotiations, while Iran said the US offered no tangible concessions. Kerala's CM-elect Satheesan announced a 21-member cabinet ahead of the swearing-in.
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The day was dominated by V.D. Satheesan taking oath as Kerala Chief Minister, marking the UDF's return to power after a decade. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Congress top brass, was covered live by multiple outlets. Editors also highlighted the NEET paper leak, with CBI arresting a chemistry tutor from Latur who allegedly had the leaked paper on his phone. In the afternoon, the U.S. Justice Department dropped all charges against Gautam Adani, a story that gained traction. The Iran-Israel war continued to feature, with Iran announcing a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz and Pakistan deploying 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia. PM Modi's Nordic visit yielded a Green Strategic Partnership with Norway and a top honour.
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The day's coverage was dominated by Trump's decision to put a planned attack on Iran on hold after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders, a story that evolved throughout the day with Trump later warning he may have to hit Iran again. The Supreme Court's order to euthanize dangerous stray dogs and remove them from public places was another major story, with multiple outlets covering the court's dismissal of pleas. Fuel prices were hiked for the second time in a week, with petrol and diesel up 90 paise per litre. In West Bengal, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the Falta repoll two days before voting. The Twisha Sharma death case continued to develop, with her mother-in-law countering dowry allegations and the family seeking a second autopsy. PM Modi's Nordic visit yielded a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership with Nordic nations.
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The day's coverage was dominated by PM Modi's Rome visit, where he gifted 'Melody' toffees to Italian PM Meloni, sparking viral '#Melodi' moments. The visit culminated in the elevation of India-Italy ties to a 'Special Strategic Partnership' with a €22 billion trade target by 2029. In the afternoon, Modi received FAO's Agricola Medal. The Twisha Sharma case continued with a court rejecting a second autopsy plea. Congress returned to Tamil Nadu's cabinet after 59 years, with two MLAs set to join Vijay's government. US-Iran nuclear talks reportedly neared final stages, with Trump warning of fresh strikes if no deal. A severe heatwave in Uttar Pradesh saw Banda reach 48°C.
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The day was dominated by the killing of Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan by unknown gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reported by multiple outlets from morning onward. Earlier, the Trump-Netanyahu rift over Iran strategy continued to feature, with reports of a tense phone call. In the afternoon, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected a key US demand on uranium, deepening the standoff. The West Bengal government announced a pushback policy against illegal infiltrators. The Twisha Sharma case saw new audio evidence emerge. PM Modi held a 4.5-hour cabinet meeting. The Calcutta High Court upheld the ban on cattle slaughter for Bakrid. The Cockroach Janata Party's X account was blocked. The India-Africa summit was postponed due to Ebola.
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The Twisha Sharma case dominated the day, with her husband Samarth Singh surrendering in a Jabalpur court after 10 days on the run, covered by multiple outlets from morning onward. Earlier, the MP High Court ordered a second autopsy by AIIMS Delhi. The Supreme Court questioned reservation for children of IAS officers and referred Umar Khalid's bail to a larger bench. Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US intelligence chief amid Iran policy tensions, while a US-Iran draft deal was reported imminent. The Cockroach Janta Party remained under security scrutiny. The NEET leak case saw an 11th arrest.
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The day was dominated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India. After arriving in Kolkata and visiting Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in the morning, he flew to Delhi for a meeting with PM Modi at Sewa Teerth. Rubio extended Trump's invitation for Modi to visit the White House, discussed trade, defence, and energy ties, and accused Iran of illegally controlling the Hormuz Strait. The Twisha Sharma death case continued to develop: the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance, ordering a hearing on May 25, while her husband was produced in court and sent to 7-day police custody. Fuel prices saw a third hike in 10 days, with petrol up 87 paise and diesel 91 paise. US-Iran tensions remained high, with reports of Trump reviewing military options and Netanyahu urging a strike. A China coal mine blast killed 90, and PM Modi expressed condolences to Xi Jinping.
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The day began with the aftermath of a White House shooting during Trump's Iran talks, with the suspect, 21-year-old Nasire Best, killed by Secret Service. Multiple outlets highlighted his delusion of being Jesus. The Iran-US peace deal dominated diplomatic coverage: Rubio teased an announcement within hours, Iran signaled readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but later Trump warned against rushing and Iran refused to hand over uranium. In India, Jaishankar raised visa issues with Rubio, who said India was not targeted. The Twisha Sharma case concluded with her cremation after a second autopsy. In the evening, a train blast in Quetta, Pakistan, killed 24, claimed by BLA. BJP won the Falta bypoll by a huge margin.
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The day was dominated by the fourth fuel price hike in 10 days, pushing petrol above ₹100 in Delhi, with opposition slamming the government and oil companies reporting daily losses of ₹600 crore. The Twisha Sharma death case saw the Supreme Court order a CBI probe and urge media restraint, with the solicitor general's remark that a divorced daughter is better than a dead one widely quoted. In the afternoon, the Padma awards ceremony honored late actor Dharmendra with Padma Vibhushan. US-Iran deal talks continued with Trump threatening a bigger conflict if no deal, while India's government assured normalcy in 4-5 days if the war ends. The Quad foreign ministers met amid India-US tensions.
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The day's dominant editorial narrative was the imminent leadership change in Karnataka. Morning reports initially denied any CM change, claiming Delhi meetings focused only on Rajya Sabha polls. By afternoon, sources revealed Congress had asked Siddaramaiah to step down, offering a Rajya Sabha seat and a national role. Evening headlines confirmed he would likely resign on May 28, with D.K. Shivakumar set to replace him. This internal party drama overshadowed other stories.
Internationally, editors tracked the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Delhi, which produced a critical minerals framework and maritime surveillance initiative, while US 'self-defence' strikes on Iranian boats near Hormuz continued despite ceasefire talks. India also rebuked a China-Pakistan statement mentioning Kashmir. Domestically, the Centre formed a high-level committee on 'unnatural demographic change', and fuel prices rose for the fourth time in 11 days.
Internationally, editors tracked the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Delhi, which produced a critical minerals framework and maritime surveillance initiative, while US 'self-defence' strikes on Iranian boats near Hormuz continued despite ceasefire talks. India also rebuked a China-Pakistan statement mentioning Kashmir. Domestically, the Centre formed a high-level committee on 'unnatural demographic change', and fuel prices rose for the fourth time in 11 days.
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The day was shaped by the White House's rejection of an Iranian draft peace deal, which had promised to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Morning reports carried Iran's claim of a framework agreement, but by afternoon, US officials called it a 'complete fabrication,' with Trump threatening to 'finish the job.' This overshadowed the Karnataka leadership transition, where Siddaramaiah's resignation as CM appeared imminent, with D.K. Shivakumar set to take oath on May 30. The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's SIR exercise, ruling it constitutional. In Kerala, ED raids on ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan's home sparked CPM attacks on officials. IPL coverage focused on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 97 off 29 balls, breaking Chris Gayle's sixes record.
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The day was dominated by the Karnataka leadership transition, with CM Siddaramaiah resigning and D.K. Shivakumar set to succeed. Morning headlines covered a breakfast meeting where Shivakumar sought Siddaramaiah's blessings, followed by the resignation announcement and submission. Editors highlighted Siddaramaiah's rejection of a Rajya Sabha seat and his release of a caste survey as a parting shot.
Internationally, US-Iran tensions escalated with fresh strikes and retaliatory attacks near Hormuz, but by evening, reports emerged of a 60-day ceasefire deal pending Trump's approval. Trump also threatened Oman over its Iran support. Other stories included the CBI arrest of Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, BJP state president changes, and NEET re-test logistics involving the IAF.
Internationally, US-Iran tensions escalated with fresh strikes and retaliatory attacks near Hormuz, but by evening, reports emerged of a 60-day ceasefire deal pending Trump's approval. Trump also threatened Oman over its Iran support. Other stories included the CBI arrest of Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, BJP state president changes, and NEET re-test logistics involving the IAF.
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The day's editorial focus shifted decisively to the US-Iran peace deal, with Trump signaling a 'final determination' and the lifting of the Hormuz naval blockade. Morning reports of a tentative 60-day ceasefire and draft deal terms ($300bn investment, strait reopening) gave way by afternoon to Trump's announcement of an imminent decision, covered across outlets. This international climax overshadowed Karnataka's leadership transition, where Siddaramaiah's resignation and Shivakumar's June 3 oath-taking were secondary. The Supreme Court's sharp rebuke of NTA over the NEET paper leak, with the Centre claiming PM Modi's personal monitoring, also competed for attention. By evening, IPL Qualifier 2 saw Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 96-run innings eclipsed by Gujarat Titans' victory, but the Iran deal remained the dominant editorial priority.
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The day was dominated by the mob attack on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal's Sonarpur. Morning reports detailed the assault—eggs, stones, and shoes hurled, his shirt torn—as he visited violence victims. By afternoon, videos circulated, and Mamata Banerjee visited him in hospital, blaming the BJP. The incident overshadowed Karnataka's leadership transition, where D.K. Shivakumar was formally elected CLP leader and set to be sworn in as CM on June 3. International news focused on the US-Iran standoff, with Trump's meeting ending inconclusively and warnings of resumed war. A building collapse in Delhi's Saket trapped dozens, while the Army chief declared readiness for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' amid ceasefire.
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The day was overwhelmingly dominated by the IPL final, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets to retain their title. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 anchored a chase of 156, after RCB's pacers had dismantled GT's top order. The match consumed editorial attention from afternoon through evening, with live updates across outlets.
The attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee continued to generate political fallout, with Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of forcing his hospital discharge and an audio clip of her berating a hospital CEO surfacing. A second TMC MP, Kalyan Banerjee, was also mobbed in Hooghly. Arrests were made, with one accused linked to a former TMC MLA.
International news included Trump sending back the Iran peace deal for revisions and Nepal's PM claiming both countries encroach on each other's territory.
The attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee continued to generate political fallout, with Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of forcing his hospital discharge and an audio clip of her berating a hospital CEO surfacing. A second TMC MP, Kalyan Banerjee, was also mobbed in Hooghly. Arrests were made, with one accused linked to a former TMC MLA.
International news included Trump sending back the Iran peace deal for revisions and Nepal's PM claiming both countries encroach on each other's territory.
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