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Kerala Congress (M) blames minority backlash for election defeat

TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor as Mamata's party spirals into chaos

The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is faced with fresh crisis of rebellion from the MLAs after a crushing defeat in the recently concluded assembly elections.

French Open: Chwalinska becomes 2nd qualifier to reach Slam final; who was first?

Chwalinska made history on Thursday by becoming only the second qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final. The Polish player defeated Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the semifinals.

Walmart shareholders reject proposal to explain AI's impact on 1.6 million employees

Walmart shareholders rejected a proposal urging the retail giant to report on AI's impact on employee well-being. The investor group United for Respect sought details on how Walmart measures AI's effects on jobs, pay, and training. Despite Walmart's significant AI investments, the company stated existing disclosures suffice, leading to the proposal's defeat.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa takes revenge on Gukesh; title race goes to final day

R Praggnanandhaa boosted his Norway Chess title hopes with a third straight classical victory, defeating world champion D Gukesh in their Round 9 rematch. After weathering Gukesh’s early aggression in the Nimzo-Indian Sämisch, Pragg defended accurately. The win avenged his earlier loss to Gukesh and moved him within half a point of leader Wesley So heading into the final round.

Diana Shnaider’s missing flag at French Open 2026 sparks questions

Diana Shnaider has become one of the biggest stories of the French Open 2026. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal. The 22-year-old delivered a remarkable run at Roland Garros. She defeated several strong opponents along the way. Her biggest victory came in the quarterfinals, where she staged a dramatic comeback against World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Omalur TVK candidate claims cash distribution by party nominee in Salem West led to his defeat

At a meeting of TVK functionaries held in Omalur in May, TVK candidate R.V. Adhiyamaan outlined what he believed were the reasons for his defeat

Iran urges unity post 'enemy's battlefield defeat'

‘Breaking parties apart’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP amid TMC split

The Trinamool Congress has imploded into structural chaos. After a crushing defeat in the April 2026 assembly elections internal mutiny has fractured the party.

10th straight defeat: PV Sindhu falls to An Se Young, crashes out of Indonesia Open

Sindhu, who had also gone down to the South Korean in the quarterfinals of last week's Singapore Open, lost 17-21, 14-21 in the round of 16 match.

‘Suffocated’ Firhad Hakim likely to quit as Kolkata mayor

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is reportedly considering stepping down this week, possibly Friday, after the Trinamool's defeat in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls. Sources suggest Hakim expressed feeling "suffocated" to party chief Mamata Banerjee, citing the KMC's perceived ineffectiveness. This move follows the arrest and resignation of several councillors, adding to the pressure.

Info panel rejects claim that CCTV footage in police station got auto-deleted

Says not preserving the data citing space constraints defeats the purpose of installing CCTV in police stations

Stunned, betrayed: TMC foot soldiers struggle with 31-day bad news cycle

Disbelief and anger grip Trinamool workers after a major electoral defeat, leading to internal turmoil and the dissolution of party committees. Loyalists express frustration over perceived organizational drift and the sidelining of old guards, while some blame external consultants and the induction of rival party leaders. Despite the shock, many remain committed to Mamata Banerjee, hoping for a party revival.

Trinamool leader Jay Prakash Majumdar arrested for illegally occupying a house over year

Jay Prakash Majumdar, the state vice president of Trinamool Congress, joined the party in 2022 after he was suspended from BJP for publicly criticising the party for their defeat in 2021 assembly election.

LDF questions lack of criticism of Centre in policy address

CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas says policy address raises concern about whether the UDF will also follow the same policies as the BJP-led Union government. UDF members remind LDF of the massive defeat it suffered in the election

Major upset! World No. 1 Sabalenka crashes out of French Open after QF loss

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning French Open quarterfinal defeat, blowing a set lead and a 4-1 advantage in the second set before losing to Diana Shnaider. Meanwhile, unseeded Polish player Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run, defeating Anna Kalinskaya to reach the semifinals after coming through qualifying and exceeding all expectations.

From TMC insider to rebel leader: Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, man at the centre of turmoil

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee claims Speaker recognized him as opposition leader, signaling a major internal crisis. Fifty-eight rebel MLAs support this move, proposing a new leadership structure. This revolt, the party's biggest challenge, follows a significant election defeat and has prompted a TMC organizational overhaul.

TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor

Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from party supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said on Wednesday, amid deepening turmoil within the opposition party following its electoral defeat in West Bengal.The announcement came as the TMC grappled with its most serious internal crisis since losing power, with a large section of its legislators openly rebelling against the party leadership and seeking a reorganisation of the legislature wing.Also read: TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meetingThe political churn was visible on Wednesday when Hakim, along with TMC MLAs Nayana Bandyopadhyay, Ashok Deb and Kunal Ghosh, attended an administrative review meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna, a development that added a fresh dimension to the ongoing unrest within the party, PTI reported.The attendance of several leaders considered close to Banerjee at the government meeting came even as the party's legislative wing appeared headed for an unprecedented split.Rebels stake claim to legislature leadershipHours earlier, 58 dissident TMC MLAs formally extended support to expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the new leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, according to PTI.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by fellow rebel MLA Sandipan Saha and other dissident legislators, met the Speaker and submitted letters of support purportedly signed by 58 MLAs.The rebel faction also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders, and Raghunathganj MLA Akhruzzaman as the chief whip.Ritabrata Banerjee, Khan and Saha were also present at the chief minister's administrative review meeting later in the day.The developments followed a gathering of dissident legislators at the Assembly earlier on Wednesday. Significantly, none of the MLAs who attended the rebels' meeting had participated in Mamata Banerjee's dharna in central Kolkata on Tuesday, highlighting the growing divide between the party leadership and the dissident bloc.Also read: TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in BengalPolitical signals from administrative meetingsSeveral leaders identified with the Kalighat leadership, including Hakim, Bandyopadhyay, Deb and Ghosh, skipped the Assembly meeting and instead attended the Nabanna review meeting.The latest development comes days after senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering speculation over shifting political equations within the opposition camp after the assembly election setback.Political observers told PTI that with another set of TMC leaders attending Wednesday's meeting, the line between administrative engagement and political messaging was becoming increasingly blurred in West Bengal's evolving post-election landscape.The BJP government has maintained that such meetings are inclusive administrative exercises. During the previous TMC regime, BJP leaders had often alleged that opposition legislators were excluded from official review meetings.Soon after assuming office, Adhikari announced that opposition MPs and MLAs would be invited to government programmes and district-level administrative review meetings.Also read: TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbingParty debates participationReacting to the participation of TMC legislators in such meetings last week, Kunal Ghosh had said the matter was being discussed within the party."We are not in favour of boycotting administrative meetings called by the state government. But when our party workers are being assaulted and rendered homeless in post-poll violence, we need to think twice before attending such meetings. Our party is also discussing whether we should continue participating in these meetings or not," he had said.The ongoing turmoil comes against the backdrop of the TMC's crushing assembly election defeat and growing uncertainty over the party's future leadership structure.

Technical reading of law can’t defeat reproductive rights: Delhi high court

The court said the objective of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act is to ensure ethical and safe practices, not to create barriers

Norway Chess: Pragg humbles Carlsen once again; Gukesh, Divya suffer classical losses

At Norway Chess Round 8, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in two weeks, outplaying the World No. 1 in a sharp French Defence to stay in title contention. Meanwhile, Gukesh suffered another classical setback against Alireza Firouzja after a preparation mix-up in the Ragozin Defence. In the women’s event, Divya Deshmukh lost to women's leader Bibisara Assaubayeva.