Suvendu Adhikari emerged as the BJP's choice for West Bengal Chief Minister after years of being the party's strongest anti-Mamata Banerjee face. His victories, including defeating Banerjee in her stronghold, solidified his position. Adhikari's insider knowledge of the TMC and ability to consolidate Hindu votes made him the natural leader for the BJP's first government in the state.

Dhinakaran said there were media reports that his party had supported TVK. He alleged that there could be a forged letter purportedly supporting TVK.

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Iran War News: The Strait of Hormuz crisis intensified after Iran rejected a US-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling it “flawed” and “politically motivated”. Tehran said the proposal would not solve the ongoing conflict in West Asia and instead accused Washington of attempting to legitimise unlawful actions through the UN.In its statement, Iran maintained that the only solution to the crisis was ending the war, lifting the maritime blockade on Iranian ports and restoring normal movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian mission also appealed to UN member states to reject the draft resolution and avoid supporting it.The proposed resolution was introduced by the United States along with Gulf allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. It aims to defend freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy corridor through which a large share of the world’s oil supply passes. The United States has accused Iran of attacks on commercial vessels, laying sea mines and threatening maritime traffic.The crisis has further deepened regional instability. Reports of missile and drone strikes, attacks on ships and tensions involving Israel have heightened fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf. The Israeli military also reported sirens in northern Israel following a suspected aerial infiltration.Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned against any military action, claiming that attempts by former US President Donald Trump to weaken Tehran had failed. At the same time, diplomatic channels remain active, with mediators reportedly working on a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran.The continuing tensions have had major global economic consequences, including rising oil prices and increased shipping costs. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the centre of the crisis, concerns continue to grow over global trade disruptions and regional security as international diplomatic efforts intensify.