As Vijay’s bond with Rahul Gandhi deepens and TVK echoes ‘secularism’, is the party moving closer to the INDIA bloc?

Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Vijay assumed office today after taking oath as a minister and of secrecy. In his powerful speech after the ceremony, Vijay emphasised that his government would mark the “new beginning” and era of “real, secular and social justice.” Will it join INDIA bloc?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units amid rising heat in national capital

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units from the Delhi Secretariat, today, to provide on-ground assistance during the severe heatwave across Delhi.
After Vijay’s oath, DMK picks Udhayanidhi Stalin as Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly

The decision was taken at the DMK legislature party meeting, which was held at Kalaignar Arangam in Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, under the leadership of party president MK Stalin. Earlier in the day, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Joseph Vijay took charge as the Tamil Nadu chief minister.
‘Reduce overseas vacation, use public transport’: PM Modi lists ‘duties’ for citizens amid global oil supply disruption

As the US-Iran conflict has disrupted global supply chains and triggered crisis in the oil market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to support the nation and conserve these essential resources by consuming them carefully.
UP Cabinet expansion: From farmer to Anganwadi worker, meet CM Yogi Adityanath’s new ministers

UP Cabinet expansion: The Uttar Pradesh government witnessed a revamp in the cabinet as six new ministers took the oath at the Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. A day before the ministers took oath, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday evening.
Congress slams PM Modi over India’s energy security amid Iran war: ‘Reckless and downright immoral’

In a post on the social media platform X, Congress leader KC Venugopal said that the prime minister’s focus on “petty politics” has left the Indian economy vulnerable to an impending catastrophe as global oil supplies remain volatile.
Opt for WFH, save petrol and diesel, no gold purchase for a year: PM Modi amid US-Iran war oil crisis

His remarks come as many nations, from the US to neighboring Pakistan, face record-high fuel prices because of the Iran war fallout. India has mostly been insulated from the shock till now, though that may not last.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches Rs 3.5 crore ‘Aftercare Scheme’ for children moving out of orphanages on Mother’s Day, check details

The Delhi CM paid a heartwarming visit to the young children residing at the Village Cottage Home in Lajpat Nagar on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
Shashi Tharoor questions Bengal verdict, decodes how BJP benefited in Bengal: “Is that entirely fair and democratic?”

Shashi Tharoor questioned whether the 30 lakh-vote margin reflected voters who missed their chance to cast ballots in the West Bengal Election 2026.
Thalapathy Vijay’s First big moves as Tamil Nadu CM: 200 units free electricity, anti-drug force announced

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay on Sunday assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Shortly after taking oath, Vijay announced several welfare and governance measures, including 200 units of free electricity for households, the creation of a special anti-drug task force.