Secretary of State Rubio is visiting India to lead Quad discussions addressing critical minerals sourcing, supply chain resilience, and regional security amid growing Indo-Pacific tensions and competition with China.
Mamata Banerjee
India's Election Commission transferred 173 Bengal police station heads. This aims to ensure neutrality in law enforcement.
The Election Commission announced a 2-phase Assembly election in West Bengal. The ruling Trinamool Congress is relieved, having opposed a prolonged election. The polls are scheduled to replace the 2021 eight-phase polls.
Prime Minister Modi praises Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his impartiality in managing the house.
Xi invoked the "Thucydides Trap" warning against conflict between rising and established powers during a tense summit with Trump, who sidestepped Taiwan discussions to focus on business and trade opportunities instead.
The BJP named Priyanka Tiberewal and Sumana Sarkar as candidates. They will contest from Entally and Balagarh seats.
The Election Commission removed top bureaucrats in West Bengal. Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty was removed. The move came after poll dates were announced.
Abhishek Banerjee urges voters to boycott the BJP in upcoming state assembly polls.
The European Union excluded leather from its anti-deforestation law following industry pressure, exempting hides and skins from December requirements mandating companies prove products like soy, coffee, and beef did not cause forest destruction.
Trinamool Congress fields 52 women candidates. The party has 291 candidates in total, with women making up 18%.
Mamata Banerjee responds to PM Modi's criticism, displaying a photo with the President and BJP leaders.
