Assembly Election 2026: Vijay plans resort stay for TVK winners amid poaching fears as exit polls predict party as kingmaker’s role
Actor turned politician Vijay has asked his party members to immediately report to the headquarters after the announcement of the results as the leadership fears poaching.
State Assembly Election 2026: How and where to check results live on ECI, other platforms
As counting day approaches, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has outlined detailed steps for voters to check results online through its official portal, ensuring transparency and real-time updates throughout the day. Know how to check results live on ECI portal and other platforms.
Giant killers and prestige seats: The high-stakes battlegrounds in State Assembly Elections 2026
Elections in India are not just about who forms the government-they are also defined by symbolic or ideological contests and unexpected upsets. Two significant concepts that represents this drama are “giant killers” and “prestige seats.”
Assembly Elections Result 2026: Counting of votes for polls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry to begin shortly
Election Result Time: Vote counting starts at 8 am with postal ballots, after which EVM counting begins at 8:30 am. Results will be streamed live on ECINET and the Election Commission’s official website. Counting will also take place for bypolls to eight assembly seats across five states.
West Bengal Election Result 2026: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of ‘load-shedding’; TMC and BJP clash in Bhabanipur
CM Mamata Banerjee asked people to “be vigilant, keep watch, stay awake at night,” and “file complaints” on her latest post on X ahead of the vote counts in the state.
At 9 AM: TMC-BJP locked in close battle in West Bengal, DMK edges AIADMK past, UDF to return to power
In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) held a narrow advantage over the AIADMK-led alliance, leading in about 55 seats compared to around 25 for the opposition bloc.
Assam Elections Results 2026: BJP led NDA leads on 14 seats, while Congress on 2 seats, shows early trends
In a high-stake battle in Assam, BJP is eyeing for a hattrick and Congress is looking for a comeback. The counting of votes in Assam started on May 4, at 8 am, early trend shows BJP led NDA leads on 14 seats, while Congress on only 2 seats. High-profile andidaes of BJP are leading on their respective constituencies. Assam CM Himanta Sarma takes lead in Jalukbari. Meanwhile BJP’s Pradyut Bordoloi leads in Dispur against Mira Borthakur.
Marco Rubio spotted behind DJ booth at family wedding as social media reacts to viral clip
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is going viral — not for diplomacy, but for stepping behind a DJ booth at a family wedding and hyping up the crowd in a clip shared online that’s quickly gaining attention. The video, posted by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino on X, shows Rubio wearing headphones and standing behind a DJ setup, leaning over the controls as music plays and guests dance nearby. At several points, he pumps his fist, nods along to the beat and appears to cue up the next track, drawing cheers from people gathered around the booth. “MOMENTS AGO, BEHIND THE SCENES—Our Great Secretary of State @MarcoRubio DJ’s weddings too! Here he is in action tonight at a family wedding… Let’s goooooo!!!” Scavino wrote in the post. DUFFY JUST GOT AN ADDITIONAL JOB IN TRUMP’S ADMINISTRATION — AND HE’S NOT THE ONLY ONE WEARING MULTIPLE HATS The track playing in the video is “Shiver” by John Summit and Hayla, a high-energy dance song known for its pulsing beat and dramatic drop — a fitting backdrop as the crowd moves in sync and reacts to the music. The unexpected scene has set social media on fire, with users reacting to the unusual sight of a sitting U.S. secretary of state taking on DJ duties at what appears to be a family celebration. ONE-MAN CABINET: MARCO RUBIO WENT FROM RIVAL TO TRUMP’S POINT MAN, BUT CAN HE HANDLE IT? One user wrote, “Marco becoming the official White House DJ,” while sharing an AI photo of Rubio dressed in black, wearing sunglasses and headphones and standing beside DJ equipment. The image shows Rubio in a club-like setting, with lighting and staging that mirrors a professional DJ setup. Other X users shared AI images of Rubio mixing it up behind two turntables and a microphone. MARCO RUBIO EMERGES AS KEY TRUMP POWER PLAYER AFTER VENEZUELA OPERATION Another user wrote, “Marco can do it all!” posting another AI image showing Rubio at the turntables as Vice President JD Vance sits nearby on an ottoman, surrounded by haze and lighting effects. Rubio, who is also serving as acting national security advisor and has held several other roles, has taken on a wide range of responsibilities over the course of his career — and now, at least for one night, he can add DJ to the list.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition: ‘He’s fighting’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to a statement posted Sunday on X. Ted Goodman, a political strategist who launched a livestream program with Giuliani, posted about the hospitalization on Sunday evening. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition,” Goodman wrote. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. “We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani,” he added. RUDY GIULIANI INJURED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE CAR CRASH AFTER AIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM, SPOKESMAN SAYS After learning the news, President Donald Trump called Giuliani the “Best Mayor” in New York City’s history. “Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition. What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad!” Former mayor Eric Adams’ spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, said Sunday that even though Adams and Giuliani did not always agree politically, this moment “rises above politics.” “On behalf of Eric Adams, we are wishing strength, good health, and a full recovery to Rudy Giuliani—a man who devoted his life to public service,” Shapiro said. “From his years as a federal prosecutor to leading New York City through its darkest day on 9/11, he stood with this city when it needed him most. “Public service at that level demands sacrifice, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the people you serve,” he continued. “Whatever differences may exist, those contributions deserve respect. We are keeping him and his family in our thoughts.” RUDY GIULIANI IS RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL, ‘RECOVERING WELL’ AFTER NEW HAMPSHIRE CAR CRASH, ASSOCIATE SAYS The hospitalization comes nearly eight months after Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire. Fox News Digital learned at the time that Giuliani was flagged down by a woman fleeing a domestic-violence incident. The former mayor helped the woman and called 911, remaining at the scene until police arrived. He later left the scene and was traveling on the highway when the vehicle he was riding in was struck from behind at a high speed. New Hampshire State Police said the crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Interstate 93 in Manchester. Troopers and fire personnel were already on the southbound side handling the reported domestic-violence incident when they witnessed a two-vehicle collision on the northbound side. Both vehicles ended up in the median and were heavily damaged, according to police. TRUMP TO AWARD RUDY GIULIANI THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM: ‘GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOT’ Giuliani’s head of security and spokesman, Michael Ragusa, told Fox News Digital at the time that he was in “good spirits and recovering tremendously.” Giuliani was diagnosed with “a fractured thoracic vertebrae,” along with multiple lacerations and contusions and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, Ragusa said. “This was not a targeted attack,” Ragusa added in a post on X. “We ask everyone to respect Mayor Giuliani’s privacy and recovery, and refrain from spreading unfounded conspiracy theories.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Giuliani’s business partner and medical provider went to the hospital to oversee his care, according to Ragusa. Fox News Digital’s Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
Latest Trump assassination attempt exposes ‘educated assassins’ moral crisis, university president says
The California man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was highly educated and had worked as a tutor, a profile one university president said raises an unsettling question about the role of education in shaping character. Cole Allen, 31, earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 and a master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills last year. That doesn’t match the typical resume of a would-be presidential assassin, but a disturbing shift appears to be underway, according to Cornerstone University President Gerson Moreno-Riaño. “A troubling trend that appears to be emerging is that of the ‘educated assassin,’ individuals who do not fit the typical profile of people who commit such heinous acts,” Moreno-Riaño said. “These individuals are often schooled in some of America’s most elite institutions and act out of a perverted philosophical conviction that sees the killing of others not as evil, but as justified.” ALLEGED TRUMP ASSASSINATION PLOT: ANALYSIS SHOWS 1 IN 5 LEFT-WING POSTS CRY HOAX, ADMIN SHREDS ‘MORON’ CLAIMS “My concern has been for many, many years that some of these not just activists, but violent activists, are perhaps some of the most highly educated ones in our country,” he said. “When education ceases to educate, when it’s ideological, when it’s brainwashing, when it’s indoctrination, it’s no longer education… It’s something very different.” Prosecutors say Allen, who remains in federal custody, targeted Trump and Cabinet officials in the April 25 incident. He allegedly had authored a damning manifesto and left what authorities described as an extensive digital trail showing weeks of planning. In addition to his advanced schooling, Allen joined tutoring company C2 Education in March 2020, according to his LinkedIn profile. A Dec. 30, 2024, Facebook post from the company congratulated “Cole Allen of C2 Education Torrence” as a teacher of the month. CHARLAMAGNE BLAMES TRUMP FOR HEATED RHETORIC AMID WCHA DINNER FALLOUT Secret Service Director Sean Curran told Fox News Thursday that Allen shot an agent in the chest while “charging through security,” with the round stopped by the agent’s bulletproof vest. Curran said the agent returned five shots that missed, adding the agent was the only person other than Allen who discharged a weapon during the incident. Allen is believed to have tripped and fallen, prompting Secret Service agents to surround and subdue him. Defense attorneys claim prosecutors lack key physical evidence and dispute aspects of how the incident has been characterized. A defense memo described Allen as a “devout Christian,” a highly educated man with no criminal history and a “loved and respected teacher.” But Moreno-Riaño warned that credentials and professional roles do not necessarily reflect deeper moral grounding. “The universities have rejected the centrality of God, a theistic Christian worldview, but nothing has taken its place,” he said. “There is no moral compass for universities and for education today. It just doesn’t exist.” KANSAS PROFESSOR PUT ON LEAVE AFTER CALLING WHITE MEN ‘DANGEROUS ANIMALS’ IN THE WAKE OF CHARLIE KIRK’S MURDER He added that parents should take a more active role in understanding what their children are being taught. “Parents can no longer… simply drop off their student” and assume responsibility ends there, Moreno-Riaño said. Moreno-Riaño also said people who carry out acts like this can hide their intentions, making them difficult to identify ahead of time. “Our entire life as a whole, whatever we do in private, whatever we’re doing in secret, does have a significant impact on what we do in public,” he said. Allen’s next hearing is scheduled for May 11. For Moreno-Riaño, the case points to a moral concern. “There’s a crisis of morality, a crisis of faith,” he said. “Without it, all we’re giving to students is just information then. And that’s not giving them guidance and moral direction.” Fox News Digital’s Alex Koch, Asra Q. Nomani, Jake Gibson, Julia Bonavita and Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this reporting.