When will Vijay take CM oath? Here’s what Lok Bhavan says after TVK crosses majority mark

Post-poll political drama in Tamil Nadu has finally come to an end as the TVK-led coalition’s tally reached 120 seats, two more than the majority mark of 118 in the 234-seat state assembly.
Vijay to take oath or not? Tamil Nadu drama continues as TVK submits only 116 signatures to Governor

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for a third time on Friday and submitted the signatures of 116 MLAs — still two short of the majority mark of 118 required to form government.
Vijay oath ceremony: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to attend TVK chief’s swearing-in

This comes as the actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to take charge as the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu after the TVK secured crucial support from several parties, including the Congress.
Vijay likely to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM after CPI, CPI(M), VCK extend support, to meet governor today; Check updates

Tamil Nadu government formation: Vijay’s TVK is likely to form the government as apart from Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and VCK has shown support to the two-year-old party. He will meet the governor today to show his magic numbers.
Wife of retired IAS officer found dead in Hyderabad, police suspect domestic help behind incident

Wife of retired IAS officer Vinay Ranjan, 55-year-old Sunanda, was found dead at the IAS Officers’ quarters in Hyderabad on Wednesday, , May 6, police said. According to Jubilee Hills Police, the body was found at the IAS quarters located in Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar. Senior police officials, including Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand, reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident.
Vijay-led TVK claims support of AMMK MLA Kamaraj, Dhinakaran refutes allegation

Tamil Nadu’s government formation battle intensified after AMMK accused Vijay-led TVK of using a forged support letter from MLA Kamaraj S.
Who is General NS Raja Subramani (Retd)? To be appointed next Chief of Defence Staff, assume office by month end

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), news agency ANI reported on Saturday. Additionally, he will hold responsibility as the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.
Who will be Kerala’s next CM? AICC submits MLA preference report to Mallikarjun Kharge

AICC observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken submitted a report to Mallikarjun Kharge on Kerala CM preferences among 63 Congress MLAs.
Vijay’s TVK secures Governor approval in Tamil Nadu, oath-taking scheduled at 11 am on May 9

Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu CM after submitting support of 118 MLAs to Governor Rajendra Arlekar.
Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi: ‘If Donald Trump tells him to jump, he will jump’

Gandhi’s argument centres around his claim that PM Modi’s “history and character” are documented in the files pertaining to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Addressing a gathering in Gurugram, Gandhi pointed to the India-US trade deal as proof of coercion rather than cooperation.