Edition

IN

English

News
Videos News
Assam CM Race: Himanta Biswa Sarma Front-Runner As BJP Weighs Final Call After Big Win

Trending

Election Result Coverage

Lebanon Rocket Attack

Assam CM Race: Himanta Biswa Sarma Front-Runner As BJP Weighs Final Call After Big Win

| May 06, 2026, 07:02:00 PM | TOI.in

Share

Himanta Biswa Sarma has resigned as Assam Chief Minister following the BJP’s sweeping election victory, triggering the formal process of government formation. With the oath-taking likely around May 12, all eyes are on the BJP high command’s final decision.While Sarma is widely seen as the frontrunner, names like Ajanta Neog, Ranjeet Kumar Dass, and Biswajit Daimary have also emerged in discussions. The BJP’s track record of surprise picks adds a layer of uncertainty to the leadership call.

Recommended Playlist

Top Viral Videos

Ilhan Omar’s Campaign Donations DRAGGED Into Minnesota Fraud Scandal Storm | Watch

A dramatic Minnesota hearing erupted after Republicans raised questions about campaign donations made to Rep. Ilhan Omar by individuals allegedly tied to the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scandal. GOP lawmakers pushed for a subpoena seeking records and communications linked to Omar, her former staff members and organizations connected to the case, arguing the public deserves transparency in the $250 million fraud investigation. Democrats blasted the move as political targeting and accused allies of President Donald Trump of obsessing over Omar. The subpoena effort ultimately failed by one vote. Omar has not been charged with wrongdoing.

26 views | 1 hour ago

‘Self-Defence’ Or ‘Deliberate’? NATO Split As Ukrainian Drone Crashes In Multiple Countries

The war is spilling over. A Ukrainian kamikaze drone has crashed 40km inside Latvia, igniting a fire near the Russian border. But while NATO neighbors like Finland call such violations "unacceptable," Latvia is doubling down on its support, with its Defense Minister claiming these incidents are the price of Russia's war. As Kyiv launches a massive 500-drone swarm ahead of Russia's Victory Day, the "protective bubble" of NATO's borders is being tested like never before.

7 views | 1 hour ago

Short Videos

Jeet Adani Interview | Peak-Hour Mumbai Flights To Be Moved To Navi Mumbai

‘Canada Showed Up’: Carney Jibes Trump, Mocks Ukraine Peace Plan As US Skips South Africa G20 Summit

China’s Humanoid Robot Shocks World With Epic 100-Km Trek In 3 Days, Enters Guinness World Records

Java On Edge As Mount Semeru Volcano Roars Back To Life; ‘HIGHEST ALERT’ In Indonesia

EMERGENCY In Los Angeles: Monster Flames Consume Cargo Ship Docked At LA Port After Explosions

Modi & Meloni Break the Internet Again; Africa G20 Bonding Moment Goes Viral

Trending Videos

On Cam: Hezbollah Suicide Drone Hunts Down Israeli Military Vehicle In Dramatic Footage Ilhan Omar’s Campaign Donations DRAGGED Into Minnesota Fraud Scandal Storm | Watch GOP Demands Answers From Ilhan Omar As ‘SECRET LINK’ Emerges In Minnesota Fraud Scandal China Gives Death Penalty To Ex-Defence Chiefs; ‘Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu To Be Hanged If…’'Won't Just Retaliate, Will Dominate': India Issues Most Chilling Warning to Pakistan | Op Sindoor ‘Self-Defence’ Or ‘Deliberate’? NATO Split As Ukrainian Drone Crashes In Multiple Countries Russia Claims 1,200 Ukrainian Casualties In Massive Nationwide Strike Paisabazaar CEO On Why Credit Matters: 'After Marriage You Will Need A Car, Trips, A Home'‘Trump Coming For Omar’: Explosive Clash At Minnesota Fraud Hearing As GOP Subpoena Bid Crashes Ilhan Omar TORCHED Over Somali Fraud ‘Link’ In Fiery Minnesota House Hearing MBS Shocks Trump? Iran, Saudi Form 'Secret' Alliance; Araghchi & Al Saud Hold Talks On Mid-East Donald Trump Health Buzz Explodes After Viral Hand Photos Houston Restaurateur Family's Last Post Takes Dark, Chilling Turn Will Vijay Fight In Court For CM Post? | India Destroyed 13 Pak Aircrafts | Headlines@9 Governor RN Ravi Dissolves West Bengal Assembly After Mamata Banerjee Refuses To Resign Satadru Dutta Accuses TMC's Aroop Biswas Of Sabotaging Lionel Messi Kolkata Event Will Vijay Fight In Court For CM Post? | India Destroyed 13 Pakistani Aircraft | Headlines @9 Giorgia Meloni Turns AI Smear Into Viral Moment With Savage Response | WATCH

Latest News

Hazaribag man drowns while fishing in lake "Behen Darr Gayi!": Fans relive ‘Bhagam Bhag’ era after watching Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' trailer MBOSE HSLC result 2026 to release tomorrow: Check details here Iran war risk: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of oil shocks, sticky inflation and higher interest rates Make your clutch last longer with these easy driving tips “Three-against-one situation”: El Rubius opens up on being “targeted” in MrBeast’s viral $1M challenge Bihar BTSC lab assistant notification released for 1091 posts at btsc.bihar.gov.in; apply here IPL craze costs techie Rs 1.46 lakh in fake RCB vs CSK ticket scam Raising “robot-proof” kids: Why creativity and curiosity matter more than ever Inside ‘Satguru Sharan’: Exploring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Rs 100 crore Bandra home How selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia 'Hera Pheri 3 is coming': Paresh Rawal dismisses delay reports and reveals he will 'start shooting soon'US-Iran War: A daring rescue Hollywood blockbuster is on its way. Till then, pick your favourite from these 10 films on bringing someone home against all odds Kolkata team unveils fan mural at Rash Behari Avenue, celebrating city’s first love How US spread a lie to rescue a pilot of a jet shot down in Iran Netflix unveils ‘VOID’, an AI model that can change a movie plot AI data centers are causing 'stress' not just to tech companies, but also private insurers "Trans women are.....": Clavicular’s viral moment with trans women sparks fresh conversation on internet culture

Copyright © 2026 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

Follow Us On