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TVK chief Vijay on Wednesday formally staked claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after his party emerged as the single largest group in the Assembly elections. He met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and assured majority support on the Assembly floor

An article in Arab News said India could play a major role in strengthening the US lead in artificial intelligence through its vast talent pool, large-scale datasets and growing digital infrastructure, as American tech companies continue investing billions of dollars in AI development across the country

Political activity intensified in Tamil Nadu after a section of AIADMK leaders reportedly urged Edappadi K Palaniswami to support Vijay-led TVK following the fractured Assembly verdict. TVK emerged as the single largest party, while discussions over possible alliances and government formation gathered pace

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film “Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata”, based on the courage shown by hospital staff during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, will release on June 12. The film highlights the sacrifices and bravery of ordinary people during one of Mumbai’s darkest moments

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Myanmar to strengthen bilateral maritime ties under the MAHASAGAR vision. He discussed interoperability, capacity building, and leadership with Myanmar’s naval leadership

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by Vijay is seeking support from CPI, Congress, and CPI(M) to form government after winning 108 seats, but must prove majority strength before the Governor invites them to govern

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bareilly for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl who subsequently died by suicide. The autopsy confirmed physical trauma and assault, leading police to identify the suspect through witness statements and technical surveillance

National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident

Post-election uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has triggered alliance negotiations as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seeks support to form government, with divisions in DMK, AIADMK, and Congress over backing Vijay’s party amid fragmented results and shifting coalition dynamics

General Asim Munir’s leadership may boost Pakistan’s regional diplomacy, but without credible domestic reform, it risks appearing compensatory rather than consequential

A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges

A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital

Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has decided to stop encouraging defections from other parties and warned against takeover politics, while also urging restraint and legal action against post-poll violence following recent assembly election results

The government debunked a deepfake video falsely showing Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh claiming cyber systems were jammed, calling it Pakistani misinformation linked to propaganda accounts, amid heightened awareness following India’s counter-terror operation Operation Sindoor

Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities in West Bengal to arrest those involved in post-poll violence after fatalities and vandalism, urging strict law enforcement as tensions rise following the Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the state elections

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation opened its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost deep-tech startups and innovation, aiming to connect India–US ecosystems through research, incubation, and venture partnerships, with further expansion planned on the East Coast

Vietnamese President To Lam received a ceremonial welcome in New Delhi during his first India visit, meeting leaders including Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu, to strengthen the India–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership

Rahul Gandhi alleged that a significant number of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs won through “vote chori,” questioned electoral fairness, and claimed the party would struggle to win even 140 seats in free elections amid ongoing political tensions

Indian markets rose nearly 1%, with BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on global optimism and easing oil prices amid hopes of West Asia de-escalation, though analysts expect volatility and range-bound trade in the near term

A wanted criminal accused of raping and murdering a minor boy was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The accused opened fire during arrest, prompting retaliation, while a police officer was injured in the operation

Tamil Nadu Congress has decided to support Vijay and his TVK in forming a secular government after elections, following party deliberations and his request, as he seeks additional support to secure a majority in the Assembly

The Archaeological Survey of India told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex was built using remains of earlier temples from the Paramara period, citing scientific survey evidence, as hearings continue over the site’s religious character

Assam Police arrested a suspected ULFA-I militant, Rontu Asom alias Biren Chetia, in Sivasagar district, recovering arms and explosives. The operation follows intensified anti-insurgency efforts amid concerns over attempts by the banned outfit to revive activities in Upper Assam