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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari revealed a significant cabinet expansion, with 35 ministers set to be sworn in on Monday at Nabanna. This reconstitution of the state's Council of Ministers follows the people's verdict, marking the formation of a full-fledged elected nationalist government. Governor R. N. Ravi will administer the oaths at 11 a.m.

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to drop Romario Shepherd for the IPL 2026 final, deeming his bowling a potential liability. He also advised RCB to retain Venkatesh Iyer. Srikkanth believes Gujarat Titans must dismiss Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar early to stand a chance.

CBSE has addressed security vulnerabilities found in its OnMark portal, thanking ethical hackers for their assistance. A cybersecurity team, including experts from government agencies and IITs, has been deployed to strengthen the system. The statement comes after 19-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary alleged security flaws in CBSE's digital evaluation ecosystem.

The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has fiercely criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and vowed to oppose the Clarity Act, a digital-asset bill advancing in Congress. Dimon dismissed Armstrong's stance and stated banks will not accept the current legislation, which centers on stablecoin interest payments. Banks argue these yields lack regulatory safeguards, while crypto firms see them as customer rewards.

Vice president C P Radhakrishnan urged media to highlight positive achievements, warning that neglecting them could lead youth to follow fleeting trends like the "cockroach." He stressed the importance of constructive reporting to inspire societal progress and nation-building, emphasizing that genuinely good stories resonate long-term, unlike ephemeral social media fads.