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Vijay unveiled a nine-member Tamil Nadu Cabinet blending veteran politicians, young leaders, professionals and strategists. The line-up includes experienced figures like K. A. Sengottaiyan alongside first-time MLA S. Keerthana, signalling generational and political inclusivity

The Congress high command is yet to decide Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s landslide victory. K. C. Venugopal, V. D. Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala have emerged as frontrunners amid growing factional lobbying and public speculation

Major FMCG companies, including Hindustan Unilever, Dabur India and Britannia Industries, are planning calibrated price hikes due to rising crude-linked inflation, packaging costs and fuel expenses. Consumers may also face reduced product grammage amid global supply-chain disruptions

Piyush Goyal said India negotiated with the European Union to reopen seafood export opportunities after steep US tariffs affected shipments. The move helped restore market access for Indian fisheries and boosted seafood exports despite global trade uncertainties

Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, is expected to release within two weeks, producer Venkat K Narayana confirmed. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film marks Vijay’s final cinematic project before his full-time political career

Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed chief of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command, succeeding Krishna Swaminathan, who will become Navy chief. The command oversees India’s strategic maritime security and combat operations in the Arabian Sea

M. V. Karuppaiah was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s pro-tem Speaker by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister Vijay attended the ceremony ahead of the Assembly oath-taking and Speaker election

Air India terminated over 1,000 employees in three years for ethical violations, including misuse of staff travel benefits and baggage irregularities, CEO Campbell Wilson said. The airline is also implementing cost-cutting measures amid mounting financial losses

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to entrepreneur Aman Gupta, restraining misuse of his personality rights, trademarks and image through fake accounts, merchandise and AI-generated content. The court ordered removal of infringing material and protection against impersonation online.

A Gurugram PMLA court remanded Sanjeev Arora to seven-day ED custody in an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case. The ED accused him of using shell firms and bogus invoices, while AAP leaders termed the case politically motivated

Vijay launched three major schemes after assuming office, including free electricity support, a women’s safety force called ‘Singa Pen’, and anti-narcotic task forces across Tamil Nadu. The measures were introduced as part of TVK’s key election promises

Shreya Ghoshal shared an emotional Mother’s Day surprise from her team featuring memories with her son Devyaan. Reflecting on motherhood, she spoke about the deep bond between mother and child and expressed heartfelt gratitude and love for her own mother

Nalin Prabhat said over 4,000 newly recruited J&K Police constables, including 600 women, will strengthen technology-driven policing. Many recruits are engineering graduates whose expertise will be used in specialised technical roles to tackle the Union Territory’s unique security challenges

M. K. Stalin rejected Chief Minister Vijay’s claim of an “empty treasury,” asserting Tamil Nadu’s finances were transparent and stable. Stalin accused the new TVK government of creating a misleading narrative over the state’s debt and fiscal condition

Yogendra Upadhyay sparked controversy after criticising nursery rhymes like “Johny Johny Yes Papa” and “Rain Rain Go Away,” claiming they encourage lying and selfishness. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of diverting attention from governance failures through such remarks

Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam defeated the DMK in the 2026 Assembly polls. Vijay’s unconventional campaign, social media outreach and blend of Dravidian ideology with Tamil nationalism reshaped state politics

Himanta Biswa Sarma staked claim to form the next NDA government in Assam after the alliance secured 102 seats. Supported by BJP, AGP and BPF legislators, Sarma is set to become Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister to serve consecutive terms

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leadership held a key meeting in Chennai amid reports of internal revolt after its poor election performance. Speculation intensified over several MLAs possibly backing Vijay and the future of Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership

India achieved a major breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology after Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor for over 1,200 seconds in Hyderabad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as crucial for India’s hypersonic cruise missile programme

Police have arrested two persons, including an accused and a buyer, in connection with the PMJ jewellery showroom theft case in West Bengal. Gold ornaments were recovered as special teams intensified interstate searches across Bihar, Maharashtra and other states.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal distributed maternal nutrition kits in Mumbai on Mother’s Day, stressing maternal and child health. He said the initiative supports lower-income families, promotes women’s empowerment, and strengthens India’s future through healthier mothers, newborns and improved welfare measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development

Bhattacharya added that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rise in the state was the result of decades of struggle and sacrifice by party workers.

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Assam Governor to stake claim for NDA government formation after being elected BJP Legislature Party leader. He is set for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 12 in Guwahati