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The BJP is quickly changing West Bengal, with CM Suvendu Adhikari taking swift action. They're focusing on border security, banning cow slaughter, and helping BJP workers' families. The government is also changing how it handles religious allowances and offering welfare schemes to reach more people.
CM Vijay formed Tamil Nadu's first coalition government since 1952, bringing in Congress and other parties. Now, he faces the big challenge of governing, with many hoping he succeeds despite his lack of experience. He's keeping the home portfolio, focusing on crime and drugs, saying "crime against women and illicit drug trafficking."
UP is facing big trouble with power cuts during this super hot weather, with temperatures hitting 45°C! People are really angry, protesting everywhere, and even BJP MLAs are worried. They're saying it's a "worsening crisis" and demanding action from the government to fix the electricity supply.
To make things clearer after some voter list worries, the Election Commission will now share deleted voter names with parties in Maharashtra. They said, "We are committed to make the entire SIR process transparent." This means parties get a chance to fix mistakes during the voter list update, which starts soon.
West Bengal's new Chief Minister Adhikari is facing criticism for his tough stance on Bangladeshi immigrants. He said they should be deported directly, bypassing courts. However, experts warn this could violate fair trial rights. The article stresses that courts, not police, should decide citizenship and deportation.
The US indicted Raúl Castro for murder, stemming from a 1996 plane shootdown. Secretary of State Rubio called Cuba a threat, saying, "Diplomacy remains our preference with Cuba." Cuba denied the claims. This indictment escalates tensions, with possible scenarios including a military operation similar to Panama's.
The BJP's win in West Bengal is linked to a big voter list cleanup. Over 34 lakh appeals are still pending! This "Special Intensive Revision" changed who could vote, with many names removed. The article says, "This appears to have decisively influenced the election results." The voter turnout was over 93%, the highest ever.
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai is in hot water for allegedly making objectionable remarks against PM Modi. He claims the viral video is AI-generated. BJP leaders called his comments "distasteful" and "unparliamentary." This happened while Rai was visiting a NEET aspirant's family in Mahoba.
A judge compared young lawyers to cockroaches, saying they "scurry about in the corridors of the judiciary." He felt they waste court time, like pests emerging when lights go out. This sparked a new political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, formed by a youth with political leanings.
Owaisi and Rijiju are arguing about who is a minority in India. Rijiju said Muslims are a huge group, like a country, while Parsis are tiny. Owaisi said, "minister is indulging in propaganda to deny Muslims their fundamental rights." This makes us wonder who really counts as a minority.
Veteran leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is now the Kerala Assembly Speaker! He won with a strong 101 votes on Friday. The Chief Minister and Opposition Leader helped him to his seat. He's a seasoned politician with over fifty years in the game. The Governor's address is set for May 29.
US Republicans in Congress showed rare defiance to President Trump's demands this week. Pushed to their limit, they refused to pass a $70 billion budget package, postponing a vote until next month. This move disrupted Trump's plans for immigration and deportation operations. Trump, when asked if he was losing control, said, "I really don't know."