Devasurya Muralidharan

Gaurav Gogoi's defeat in Assam's 2026 assembly elections, despite being the Congress's chief ministerial face and a legacy leader, underscores the party's shrinking footprint. The BJP secured a massive victory, winning 102 seats, while Congress managed only 19. This outcome highlights a deeper political churn, impacting legacy, identity, and strategy.

Political analyst Suvrokamal Dutta explains why Bengal’s verdict was both a rejection of the TMC and an endorsement of the BJP, and what it could mean for Mamata Banerjee’s party and the wider opposition alliance

Defeat has exposed in TMC a rot that runs deep. Plus, like Pawars & Yadavs, Banerjees will see intra-family strains testing political bonds. BJP will be relentless. Mamata’s first test, and a tough one, will be upcoming municipal & panchayat polls

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.

World champion D Gukesh showed rare emotion after defeating future title challenger Javokhir Sindarov at the Grand Chess Tour in Poland. Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh outplayed the Uzbek grandmaster in 52 moves and celebrated with a fist pump after the win. The victory was seen as a strong statement ahead of their World Championship clash later this year.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces immense risks despite remaining technically open, with Indian vessels experiencing significant disruptions and safety concerns. Seafarers exhibit hesitation due to past incidents, impacting normal traffic flow and leading to increased operational costs for shipowners.