A dramatic political shift unfolds as the Bharatiya Janata Party secures a landmark victory crossing the 200-seat mark, marking the end of a 15-year-long political dominance in West Bengal. The verdict signals one of the most significant electoral turning points in recent Indian political history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing party workers, described the mandate as historic and unprecedented, highlighting it as a reflection of public trust in change and development-driven governance. Speaking in traditional Bengali attire, he outlined a renewed roadmap for the state centered on growth, stability, and long-term transformation. The Prime Minister emphasized a forward-looking agenda focused on healthcare expansion, women’s safety, youth employment and reducing migration pressures in the state. WATCH

The Trump administration is drawing a legal line under its standoff with Iran, declaring the conflict effectively “terminated” just as a critical congressional deadline approaches. At the center of the controversy is the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a law designed to limit presidential military action without approval from Congress. With the 60-day clock expiring, officials now argue that hostilities tied to the Iran confrontation have already ceased, pointing to an early April ceasefire and a halt in direct military exchanges. Senior officials maintain that no active combat has taken place since early April, framing the situation as a concluded episode rather than an ongoing war. This interpretation aligns with statements made before the Senate, where the administration emphasized “paused” or “ended” hostilities, effectively sidestepping the need for congressional authorization. WATCH