The TVK, which was launched in 2024, has scripted history after winning 108 of the 234 assembly seats on its electoral debut. This marks a major political shift in the southern state where two Dravidian parties have dominated elections for several decades.

The statement from the US president comes after the BJP, long considered a Hindi heartland party, secured its first-ever victory in West Bengal — a state that has traditionally been ruled by leftist and centrist parties.

The Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar witnessed a shocking incident after an explosion was reported outside the facility, according to reports which also suggested that the explosion took place in a scooter triggering fire which caused panic at the site.