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The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory

Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene and evacuations were conducted in danger zones.

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as IllayaThalapathyor young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago toThalapathy(commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India

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TheBJP-led NDA has now formed governments in all States located along the banks of the Ganga, says PM while addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in the national capital

State BJP president says law and order situation in Punjab similar to West Bengal; CM cites crackdown on farmers agitation

Party leaders reject Congress charge of collusion with BJP, say will conduct forensic review of poll loss to identify and correct aberrations, both real or imagined

The LDFs unprecedented decade long-run has come to an end with the UDF winning the mandate by offering change and speaking to concrete grievances

The party was eclipsed by TVK not only in Chennai long considered its stronghold but also in Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts. Ministers who lost include Duraimurugan, T.M. Anbarasan, T.R.B. Rajaa, and Ma. Subramanian

TVK takes 14 of 16 Chennai constituencies; CM Stalin loses

Marcelinos second spell as coach at Villarreal began in 2023 and has now seen the team deliver one of its best-ever seasons, placing third in La Liga with four games remaining, on track for its best result in 18 years

Braian Sanchez was named the Man of the Match for his influential performance and well-taken equaliser

The Trinamool government, through its anti-democratic practices and failure to focus on economic development, has lost its connect with the people

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as IllayaThalapathyor young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago toThalapathy(commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India

In a remarkable performance in the western region, the kongu belt, the TVK won 27 seats out of 57 seats.

This is the second shotgun World Cup of the season, following the leg in Tangier last month, where Indian shooters failed to secure a medal in the crucial Asian Games year

A look at the key candidates in the Tamil Nadu elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

The LDFs campaign, like its government, was strikingly at odds with Left tradition and revolved around Pinarayis personality; the UDF must now resist the temptation to imitate this model

The BJPs strategy of conflating Hindu and Assamese identities, along with promoting welfare and development schemes, has led to its decisive victory in the State

Front retains Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor with sharply improved margins and wrests Kothamangalam from the Left, as Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Manoj Moothedan and Shibu Thekkumpuram register decisive wins while NDA candidates trail a distant third across all three constituencies

At the end of the penultimate round of counting, he was leading by 30 votes

The left-right pair stitches together a 143-run opening stand as the five-time champion chases down 229 with ease; the Mumbai outfit keeps its playoff hopes alive; Poorans blitz in vain

Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob) retains Piravom, defeats Kerala Congress(M)s Sabu K. Jacob; Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 trails third, while UDFs Anwar Sadath wins Aluva, defeating LDFs A.M. Ariff; BJPs M.A. Brahmaraj finishes third; UDFs Roji M. John retains Angamaly, beating LDFs Saju Paul as Twenty20s Promy Kuriakose ends third

BJP retains strongholds in north and southwest Bengal and makes inroads in Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining districts; partys vote share touches 45.8%, the Trinamools drops to 40.8%

He hopes to become the best in the world in his area of expertise; says he is relishing his role at Knight Riders after making the switch from Royals; the 42-year-old describes Jammu & Kashmirs historic Ranji triumph as special, hails the group as one of the most gifted

A look at the key candidates in the Kerala elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

Ministers Duraimurugan, Gandhi, deputy speaker Pitchandi lose; E.V.Velu, MRK Panneerselvam, Premallatha win

Tamil Nadu saw a major political upset on May 4, 2026, as Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to V. S. Babu. The result reflects a long-standing pattern in the state, where even the most powerful leadersfrom K. Kamaraj to J. Jayalalithaahave faced electoral defeat. It underscores Tamil Nadus deeply rooted culture of voter accountability.

The National Democractic Alliances success in Bengal and Assam is partly offset by its failure in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

The leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam now occupies a space hollowed out by a politics whose rhetorical power has lost its resonance

The Assembly election results strengthen the argument for the BJPs structural political dominance

In this video, we break down the key winners and losers, from major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress to emerging players and shifting vote bases.

The LDF drew a blank in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts with Thrissur proving to be the only saving grace