The political landscape in Kerala is heating up as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) steps into the ongoing power struggle within the Congress party over the Chief Minister position. The Congress faces uncertainty regarding its choice for Chief Minister while also contending with a competitive race for the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president's post. On a national level, the Central Government announced that the new Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1, 2026. In West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Cabinet approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for border fencing. In a related crime development, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath. Additionally, the Supreme Court has launched a digital initiative aimed at integrating judicial administration across all court levels, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.