Several key developments are lined up across Tamil Nadu, India and abroad on May 9, with political announcements, sports action and weather alerts drawing attention.

In West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as Chief Minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who attended the swearing-in ceremony.

In Tamil Nadu politics, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan is expected to announce today whether his party will support the formation of a TVK-led government. The report notes that his decision could be crucial for the numbers needed to secure a majority.

On the sports front, an Indian Premier League match is scheduled tonight in Jaipur, where Rajasthan and Gujarat will face each other.

Meanwhile, the weather department has indicated the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds today and tomorrow in 22 districts, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli and others.