Author: Parneet Kaur
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir has triggered a significant diplomatic and political reaction after he described the Union Territory as an “important part of India.” Gor made the remarks during his visit to Srinagar on Wednesday, where he met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed India-U.S. relations and possible areas of cooperation.
Rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee will continue as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly for the time being, after the Calcutta High Court declined to interfere with his appointment. The court has, however, made it clear that his position will remain provisional for two months, giving the legal battle over the post a temporary pause.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is set to face a crucial test before the people as his government approaches its first year in office. After the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, Adhikari became the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, taking oath on May 9, 2026.
A sharp political exchange has erupted between Congress leader and former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju over the controversial term “dimagi Naxal” used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Centre to reconsider the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Soren has raised concerns that the proposed legislation could affect the state’s financial resources and reduce its authority over mineral-rich land.
The government has raised the monthly health-related allowance available to former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to ₹10,000, providing greater financial support for their medical needs. The move is expected to benefit former legislators, particularly those facing increasing healthcare expenses after retirement.
Parliament has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission aimed at bringing greater uniformity, transparency and efficiency to the country’s tribunal system. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bill on Tuesday through a voice vote, after the Lok Sabha had passed it earlier.
Indian theoretical physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has created history by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Boltzmann Medal, one of the highest international honours in the field of statistical physics. The award recognises his outstanding contributions to understanding complex physical systems and statistical mechanics.
A political confrontation erupted in Halisahar, North 24 Parganas, after former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee’s vehicle was allegedly surrounded by protesters during her visit to the area on Sunday.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the concerns raised by Generation Z are genuine and should not be ignored. Speaking at a public event, he stressed that young people protesting for their rights should not be labelled as “anti-national.” Instead, he said their voices deserve to be heard in a democracy.