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TVK candidate V S Babu defeated Chief Minister M K Stalin in the Kolathur constituency in a major upset during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The result is being viewed as a significant political shift and a setback for the DMK leadership

Edappadi K. Palaniswami faces fresh scrutiny after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s defeat, with Vijay’s TVK emerging stronger. The setback raises questions over AIADMK’s future and leadership amid shifting Tamil Nadu political dynamics

Vijay’s TVK emerged strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, positioning itself as a non-Dravidian alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. BJP leader K Annamalai praised the party’s performance, while Vijay’s father expressed pride in his son’s political journey

With TVK emerging strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, attention has shifted to Vijay’s election promises, including monthly cash assistance for women, gold for marriage, education support, farm loan waivers, free healthcare and large-scale employment generation initiatives

Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat by 7,140 votes, overcoming early setbacks and retaining the constituency long associated with M. Karunanidhi

Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance

Prashant Kishor returned to the spotlight after Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu. Viral videos showed Kishor predicting strong prospects for Vijay and expressing confidence in the actor’s political future well before the Assembly election results

Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states

RSS sources claimed the organisation carried out extensive voter awareness campaigns and grassroots outreach across West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls. BJP leaders acknowledged the contribution of RSS volunteers, saying they helped strengthen the party’s strategy and voter connect

The Supreme Court of India closed contempt proceedings against the Centre and All India Institute of Medical Sciences after compliance in a 30-week minor pregnancy termination case, while stressing reproductive autonomy and urging legal clarity on late-term medical termination laws

Tamil filmmaker S A Chandrasekhar expressed pride in his son Vijay’s political performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He said people expect big things from the TVK chief and described the election as a direct contest between TVK and the DMK

Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj

Filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar expressed pride in his son Vijay after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s strong electoral showing, saying the actor-turned-politician carries public hopes and is committed to fulfilling promises for Tamil Nadu’s development

India’s outgoing envoy Pranay Verma met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, reviewing bilateral ties and expressing optimism for future cooperation, while both sides pledged to strengthen people-centric relations after a period of diplomatic strain

The Election Commission ordered deployment of Central forces at key West Bengal government offices, including Nabanna, amid trends showing the BJP heading towards victory in the Assembly polls. Officials said the move was aimed at protecting government documents during the counting process

Vijay’s electoral debut with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew massive attention despite the 2025 Karur stampede tragedy. His campaign, driven by youth appeal and welfare promises, reportedly challenged the DMK in a closely watched contest

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the UDF’s strong lead in Kerala as a historic victory and said the results could mark a major setback for Left politics nationally. Congress leaders credited anti-incumbency, coordinated campaigning and voter support for the alliance’s performance

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked voters after the Indian National Congress-led UDF’s Kerala victory, expressing gratitude for support in Wayanad and pledging commitment to development as the alliance prepares to form government after 10 years

Delhi Police busted a fake MBBS admissions racket that allegedly cheated NEET aspirants by promising guaranteed medical seats. Four accused, including a doctor, were arrested while 18 students were rescued from undisclosed locations ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination

Sachin Pilot of the Indian National Congress hailed the UDF’s Kerala victory as “historic,” saying the chief ministerial decision will be taken by central leadership after consultations, as the alliance prepares to form government after a decade

The BJP secured victories in Nemom, Kazhakoottam and Chathannoor constituencies in the Kerala Assembly elections. BJP leaders Rajeev Chandrasekhar and V Muraleedharan described the results as a strong response to rivals who had predicted the party would fail to win seats

K C Venugopal of the Indian National Congress said the UDF’s Kerala win reflects rejection of “arrogance and corruption” under Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF, while alleging misrule, political alliances, and celebrating a “historic” mandate

Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a rare political startup to achieve instant electoral success, joining parties like AAP and TDP. The party’s strong debut in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has reshaped the state’s political landscape and drawn national attention

A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, citing a “systematic plan” to brainwash a victim and send her abroad. The case involves alleged sexual harassment, coercion and forced conversion, with SIT investigating multiple accused colleagues at Tata Consultancy Services