Babus, mantris & buzz: Mamata gives up, ready to accept Rahul Gandhi as the INDIA Bloc’s PM face?

A language dispute is being reignited in Tamil Nadu as the DMK prepares to attack Vijay’s TVK government over its more lenient approach to Hindi usage. The DMK, led by M.K. Stalin, claims the state is abandoning its historic two-language policy in an effort to solidify its hold on Tamil identity. This has put pressure on Vijay to defend his government's linguistic stance.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee may support Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the upcoming INDIA Bloc elections. Sources suggest Banerjee privately discussed this with Sonia Gandhi during an INDIA bloc gathering. If accurate, this could reshape the alliance's internal structure and provide a cohesive narrative for the TMC-Congress cooperation.

The Congress war room, known as the AICC Election Control Room, has disbanded and now functions from staff members' homes. With nearly 50 employees under the guidance of Lok Sabha member Sasikanth Senthil, the unit continues to manage party operations. In Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, authorities are reintroducing Gram Kotwars to bolster village-level policing and intelligence gathering.

These traditional figures, trained in local visibility and rapid response, will strengthen the police's ability to prevent crime and maintain order. Finally, Bihar's government is currently shortlisting IPS officers to fill the Director General of Police position. Three names will be forwarded to the Union Public Service Commission, from which Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will select the new DGP, ensuring the post is filled by a suitable candidate with extensive experience.