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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: NCB arrests Rhea Chakraborty on day 3 of questioning

Actor Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on Tuesday by the Narcotics Control Bureau in connection with investigations into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Chakraborty had been questioned successively on Sunday and Monday by the NCB.

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Actor Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on Tuesday by the Narcotics Control Bureau in connection with investigations into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Chakraborty had been questioned successively on Sunday and Monday by the NCB.

The agency had arrested her brother Showik a few days ago. Agency officials had said he had revealed the names of people he bought marijuana from and paid money to. The NCB case is that Showik had procured marijuana through 3 drug-peddlers, who had been arrested earlier, and gave them to Chakraborty who passed them onto Rajput who consumed them.

Unnamed NCB officials had told media that they would confront Chakraborty with facts that came to light in Showik’s interrogation. Yesterday, Mumbai Police had registered a case against Rajput’s sisters and a Delhi doctor for illegally prescribing psychotropic drugs for Rajput without physical diagnosis. The complaint had been made by Rhea Chakraborty who had also said the prescription was a forgery.

Rajput had died by suicide on June 14 at his flat. While Mumbai Police had closed the death case citing it to be a suicide, the deceased actor’s father had filed a FIR in Patna naming Rhea Chakraborty as the main accused. The father had alleged that she drove Rajput to taking his life. With Bihar and Maharashtra exchanging harsh words, the Supreme Court had to intervene and task the Central Bureau of Investigation with the probe.

Three Central agencies – the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate, the NCB – are probing various angles into the case, with the NCB tracking the movement of illegal drugs and the procurement of it for Rajput.

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The NCB has also arrested Samuel Miranda, Rajput’s manager, for a similar charge. The controversy and the role of some parts of the TV media in the aggressive coverage of the case, verging on voyeurism and worse, has been the hot topic of social media outrage over several weeks. The wall-to-wall Rajput death coverage has left the media no room to question the Centre on the more important subjects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the governmental response to it and the economy which has taken a turn for the deep red.  

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam chief minister, oath ceremony likely after May 11

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam Chief Minister after BJP-led NDA’s victory. He will continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in after May 11.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new government after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati. The Governor accepted the resignation and asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government takes charge.

The resignation comes after the NDA’s strong electoral performance, where the alliance won a clear majority in the 126-member Assembly, ensuring its return to power for another term.

Oath ceremony expected after May 11

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely to be held after May 11.

He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the ceremony but is unavailable until May 11, which has influenced the tentative schedule.

Decision on next chief minister soon

Sources suggest that central observers, including senior BJP leaders, are expected to arrive shortly to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader. The newly elected MLAs will then decide on the next Chief Minister.

Despite the formal resignation, party sources indicate that Sarma is likely to continue in the role for another term, given the BJP’s strong mandate in the state.

The move marks the beginning of the government formation process in Assam following the election results declared earlier this week.

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Rahul Gandhi and Vijay alliance took shape through backchannel talks, early signals from Congress leaders

Congress outreach and political calculations led to Rahul Gandhi and Vijay coming together after the Tamil Nadu 2026 election results.

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The coming together of Rahul Gandhi and actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections was not sudden, but the result of behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring and early signals within the Congress.

According to media reports, some leaders in the Tamil Nadu Congress had already sensed the scale of Vijay’s surge during the campaign, anticipating what was later described as a “wave” in favour of his party.

After the results, where Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party but fell short of a majority, communication channels between the Congress leadership and Vijay quickly became active.

A key moment in this evolving political equation was a phone call from Rahul Gandhi to Vijay, congratulating him on the party’s strong performance. The conversation was seen as more than a courtesy, signalling the possibility of cooperation at a time when government formation required additional support.

Reports indicate that discussions within Congress weighed the political benefits of supporting Vijay, especially given the shifting dynamics in the state where traditional dominance by major Dravidian parties has been challenged.

With TVK needing allies to cross the majority mark, Congress emerged as a potential partner, leading to a broader political realignment in the state. This development also triggered tensions within opposition alliances, highlighting the strategic importance of the decision.

The evolving partnership reflects a mix of electoral pragmatism and changing voter sentiment, particularly the growing influence of younger voters, which leaders acknowledged as a key factor in the election outcome.

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