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Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previous DMK government and certain DMK ministers

N Rangasamy assumed office as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term after leading the AINRC-NDA alliance to victory. He pledged development-focused governance and welfare schemes, marking the continuation of his long political career spanning over two decades in the Union Territory

Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state

Kerala’s UDF victory has been overshadowed by uncertainty over the next chief minister, with Congress leadership unable to resolve internal factional claims among KC Venugopal, VD Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala. The high command is continuing consultations to avoid internal splits

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister after a decisive election win, defeating TMC’s dominance. His rise from opposition leader and former TMC minister marks a major political shift in the state

Gayatri Adhikari, mother of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressed pride and said people are happier than her. She urged him to ensure justice in RG Kar medical college case, focus on jobs, women’s safety, and welfare

Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah announcing the decision. He is set to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 9

Congress observers submitted their Kerala leadership report to Mallikarjun Kharge after consulting newly-elected MLAs and MPs. Most legislators reportedly support K C Venugopal for chief minister, while public sentiment favours V D Satheesan amid ongoing deliberations

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy released Rs 60 crore from CMRF to meet emergency needs in BC, SC, ST, and Minority welfare hostels. The funds will be used for diet, staff salaries, motor repairs, and more. New measures include facial recognition and food quality monitoring

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will arrive in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday evening as part of his ongoing outreach drive across the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

Farmers in Adilabad’s Mukhra (K) village performed Mangal Harati to a poster of former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao, recalling his farm welfare schemes and accusing the Congress of neglect. They said only KCR’s return could resolve the ongoing urea and loan issues.

The timeline makes this amendment less a safeguard and more a devious political strategy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered swift relief efforts after the Pashamylaram blast. A committee, led by Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, will monitor the rescue work and recommend preventive measures

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to make all 34 government medical colleges fully functional within three years, with required infrastructure, staffing, and technology, including a mobile app for hospital operations

Mollywood sensation Dulquer Salmaan was awarded the Jury Award at the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards for his portrayal in the movie "Lucky Baskhar"

The complaint, filed by Kasam Venkateswarlu, State BJP General Secretary from Nalgonda, accused the Chief Minister of spreading misinformation through a viral video clip.

Madiga community legislators wanted one MLA from the community to be appointed as Minister in the ensuing cabinet expansion.

The State government plans to raise liquor prices by 10-15% from Monday, expecting Rs.130-150 crore monthly revenue. Prices may increase by Rs.40-60 per bottle; cheap liquor prices might remain unchanged

BRS Working president KT Rama Rao said he was extremely shocked and pained over the incident.