Suvendu Adhikari has officially taken oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic political shift in the state after decades of Left and TMC dominance. Once considered one of Mamata Banerjee’s closest aides inside the Trinamool Congress, Suvendu Adhikari dramatically switched to the BJP in 2020 — a move that reshaped Bengal politics forever. From leading the Nandigram movement to defeating Mamata Banerjee in two high-voltage elections, Adhikari steadily emerged as the BJP’s biggest face in Bengal. Now, after the BJP’s massive 207-seat victory, he has completed one of the most dramatic political rises in recent Indian politics.  

The White House has pushed back strongly against reports claiming that the United States is seeking an extension of the ongoing Iran ceasefire, just days before a critical deadline. During a high-profile briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear, no formal request for a ceasefire extension has been made at this stage. The clarification comes amid widespread speculation and conflicting reports suggesting Washington was quietly working to prolong the fragile truce. Leavitt acknowledged that diplomatic channels remain active, with the US continuing engagement efforts behind the scenes. However, she stopped short of confirming any final decision on the future of the ceasefire, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the situation. WATCH