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DMK asks why Thaveka avoids saying ‘BJP’, steps up criticism
Politics

DMK asks why Thaveka avoids saying ‘BJP’, steps up criticism

Chennai: The DMK has publicly questioned why Thaveka is avoiding even mentioning the BJP, as political debate intensifies over the Governor not inviting Thaveka to form a government. Several parties in Tamil Nadu have criticised the Governor’s inaction, and support for Thaveka and actor-politician Vijay has been voiced by other parties. However, Vijay has not made any statement so far on the Governor’s role or offered a direct criticism, according to the DMK.

Very heavy rain likely in 7 districts including Nagapattinam today
Environment

Very heavy rain likely in 7 districts including Nagapattinam today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast very heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday (May 9), including Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. In its bulletin, the RMC said an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over the Gulf of Mannar adjoining Sri Lanka. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal around May 13, with rain continuing across several districts. For May 9, very heavy rain is likely over Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal. Heavy rain is also expected over Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Theni, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi.

Vijay seeks meeting with Governor before his Kerala trip tonight
Politics

Vijay seeks meeting with Governor before his Kerala trip tonight

Chennai: Governor Arlekar is scheduled to depart for Thiruvananthapuram at 7.10 pm tonight, according to information shared on Friday. With the Assembly election concluded, the TVK has emerged as the single largest winner and is preparing to form the government with support from parties including the Congress and the CPI(M). VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan issued an official statement of support on Friday evening. The Muslim League, which has two MLAs, has also extended its backing, taking the total number of supporting MLAs to 120.

VCK and Muslim League back Thaveka; support count rises to 120 MLAs
Politics

VCK and Muslim League back Thaveka; support count rises to 120 MLAs

Chennai: VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Friday submitted a letter extending support for actor-politician Vijay to form the government. Soon after, the Muslim League also announced its backing, raising the number of supporting MLAs to 120. In the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Thaveka emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats. On May 6, Vijay met Governor Rajendra Arlekar and said he had the support of 113 MLAs, including five from the Congress, and requested an invitation to form the government.

Stalin congratulates new govt, urges stable rule after hung Assembly
Politics

Stalin congratulates new govt, urges stable rule after hung Assembly

Chennai DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday congratulated the new government, saying his preference is for a stable administration in the wake of a hung Assembly verdict. In a statement, Stalin said the election results did not give any party a clear majority. While the DMK-led secular progressive alliance fell short of the numbers needed to form the government, he said the front had secured a significant vote share. Stalin reiterated that the DMK would not obstruct the formation of a new government and would function as a constructive opposition. He said DMK MLAs had authorised him to take decisions after consulting party office-bearers.

DMK in turmoil over claim of ‘same report’ fed to Stalin for 5 years
Politics

DMK in turmoil over claim of ‘same report’ fed to Stalin for 5 years

Chennai: The DMK is witnessing internal ripples after claims emerged that a three-member group allegedly submitted near-identical reports to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for five years, masking ground-level sentiment and law-and-order feedback. According to party sources quoted in the report, information on the impact of government schemes, voter mood and related inputs were collected through the intelligence wing and also via an election strategy firm run by Stalin’s son-in-law, Sabareesan. These updates were periodically presented to the Chief Minister.

VCK backs Thaveka; Thirumavalavan set to enter Vijay cabinet
Politics

VCK backs Thaveka; Thirumavalavan set to enter Vijay cabinet

VCK extends support to Thaveka Chennai: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has announced its support to Thaveka, strengthening the numbers needed for the party to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Thaveka, despite winning the highest number of seats, fell short of a clear majority and sought backing from other parties. The Congress, with five MLAs, was the first to extend support, followed by the Communist Party of India and the CPI(M), which also declared official support.

Stalin urges Governor to act swiftly to form new Tamil Nadu government
Politics

Stalin urges Governor to act swiftly to form new Tamil Nadu government

Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has said that forming a new government in the state is not only a necessity of the times but also a key responsibility of democracy. In a statement, Stalin noted that the Assembly election results have been declared and the Election Commission has published the list of elected MLAs. He added that the Governor has already issued an order dissolving the previous Assembly.

Vijay set to be CM as TVK secures majority; cadres celebrate in Chennai
Politics

Vijay set to be CM as TVK secures majority; cadres celebrate in Chennai

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is set to form the government in Tamil Nadu after securing the numbers needed to prove a majority in the Assembly. Party leader Vijay is expected to take charge as Chief Minister. In the Assembly election, TVK won 108 seats, while Vijay won from two constituencies, requiring him to resign from one. This leaves the party with 107 MLAs, short of the 118 required to form the government.

Left parties back Vijay, urge him to speak up for Tamil Nadu’s rights
Politics

Left parties back Vijay, urge him to speak up for Tamil Nadu’s rights

Left parties announce support Left parties in Tamil Nadu have said TVK leader Vijay should speak in a stronger voice for the state’s rights in the coming years. They also announced support for TVK to form a government, describing the party as having emerged as a major force. Official letter handed over The decision was jointly announced to reporters by CPI state secretary Veerappandian and CPM state secretary Shanmugam. They said an official letter of support has been given.

No call from Governor yet; Vijay waits to form government
Politics

No call from Governor yet; Vijay waits to form government

TVK leader Vijay, who has claimed he has the numbers to form the government, has not yet received an invitation from the Governor to take charge. In the Assembly election, the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Vijay won 108 seats. The Congress party, with five MLAs, and two Communist parties with two MLAs each have submitted letters extending support. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which has said it will support him, has not yet given a formal letter.

Thirumavalavan in demand as hung Assembly fuels alliance talks
Politics

Thirumavalavan in demand as hung Assembly fuels alliance talks

VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan has emerged as a key figure in Tamil Nadu politics after the formation of a hung Assembly. With just two MLAs, his support is being actively sought by the state’s two main political blocs. According to reports, the Vijay-led party has conveyed that ministerial portfolios of Thirumavalavan’s choice could be offered. Similar assurances are said to have been made by the AIADMK as well. There are also claims that Thirumavalavan sought the post of Deputy Chief Minister, and that one side has agreed to it. Unofficial information further suggests that DMK leader M.K. Stalin is even prepared to offer the Chief Minister’s post to Thirumavalavan.

Dhinakaran alleges forged letter in MLA Kamaraj’s name, targets TVK
Politics

Dhinakaran alleges forged letter in MLA Kamaraj’s name, targets TVK

Chennai: AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran visited the Raj Bhavan again on Friday after receiving information that Mannargudi MLA Kamaraj, who was earlier reported missing, would be arriving there. Dhinakaran had previously submitted a complaint to the Governor stating that the MLA from his party could not be traced and alleging that “horse-trading” was being carried out in Tamil Nadu by actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). After meeting the Governor, Dhinakaran told reporters that a letter submitted in the name of their MLA was fraudulent. He accused TVK of speaking about being a “clean party” while allegedly engaging in wrongdoing.

Madurai Bench: A woman’s home is her last refuge of dignity
Crime

Madurai Bench: A woman’s home is her last refuge of dignity

Court’s observation The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed that a house is not merely a structure of bricks and mortar, but a woman’s last refuge where her dignity is protected. Petition over alleged demolition The remarks came while hearing a petition filed by Malar, a resident of Kovilankulam near Usilampatti in Madurai district, who is living separately from her husband. She told the court she had been residing in a house on land owned by her, and alleged that a neighbouring landowner, Jaison Tamilselvan, along with Bhaskara Pandiyan and a person named Bill Gates, brought an earthmover and demolished the house claiming it stood on his land.

Engineering cut-off likely to drop this year: Jayaprakash Gandhi
Education

Engineering cut-off likely to drop this year: Jayaprakash Gandhi

Chennai: Educationist Jayaprakash Gandhi has said the cut-off marks for engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu are likely to come down this year, based on the Class 12 public exam results. While 7.53 lakh students have passed the Plus Two examinations and are preparing for higher education admissions, educators note a decline in the number of students scoring 100/100 in multiple subjects compared to last year. Gandhi pointed to sharp drops in full scores in core science subjects. In Mathematics, the number of 100/100 scorers fell from 3,022 last year to 732 this year. In Physics, it dropped from 1,125 to 105, and in Chemistry from 3,181 to 632.

NITI Aayog flags 311 ‘shadow schools’ with zero students in Tamil Nadu
Education

NITI Aayog flags 311 ‘shadow schools’ with zero students in Tamil Nadu

A NITI Aayog report on the state of education has flagged the presence of “shadow schools” — institutions that continue to function administratively despite having no student enrolment. In Tamil Nadu alone, the report says 311 schools are running without a single student, with 432 teachers posted to them. The 232-page document notes that across India, 7,993 schools recorded zero enrolment, even as 20,817 teachers are shown as working in these institutions. It also highlights large numbers of schools without students in Telangana and West Bengal, pointing to a mismatch between staffing and actual classroom needs.

Supreme Court sets deadline to add courts for pending NIA cases
Politics

Supreme Court sets deadline to add courts for pending NIA cases

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to urgently establish additional special courts to speed up disposal of long-pending national security cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The matter is being heard suo motu by the apex court. The case came up before a bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Jaymalya Bagchi. The bench noted that several NIA cases have remained unresolved for years. It ordered that the number of special courts be increased in proportion to the pending caseload within a High Court’s jurisdiction.

Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister
Politics

Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister

West Bengal is set to see its first BJP-led government after the party secured a clear majority in the Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule. At a meeting of BJP MLAs in Kolkata chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, newly elected legislators unanimously chose Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the legislative party. Shah said multiple proposals were received, all naming Adhikari, and no alternative names were put forward.

Delhi Police arrest 9 ISI-linked suspects over terror attack plot
Crime

Delhi Police arrest 9 ISI-linked suspects over terror attack plot

New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested nine people allegedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, for an alleged conspiracy to carry out terrorist attacks at multiple locations, including in the national capital. Police said intelligence inputs last month warned of a possible attack plan across different parts of Delhi. Based on the alert, the Special Cell launched an operation named “Gang Bust Operation 2.0” and conducted searches at several places.

Two SPs sent back from Intelligence duty amid appointment row
Politics

Two SPs sent back from Intelligence duty amid appointment row

Chennai: Two Superintendents of Police (SPs) who were recently posted on special duty to the Tamil Nadu State Intelligence wing have been sent back to their earlier district postings. According to the report, Ariyalur SP Visvesh Balasubramanian Sastri and Kallakurichi SP Aravind were assigned to Intelligence to handle work related to the swearing-in and other arrangements as a new government is set to take charge in the state. The orders were issued by Sandeep Rai Rathod, who was appointed as DGP by the Election Commission.

US Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10% Extra Tariff in New Lawsuit
Politics

US Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10% Extra Tariff in New Lawsuit

Washington: A US court has again dealt a setback to President Donald Trump over his trade policy, cancelling the 10% additional tariff he imposed on countries worldwide. The judges said the levy was invalid because it was introduced without parliamentary approval. After beginning his second term, Trump cited the trade deficit to justify imposing tariffs on other nations. The move, however, also affected American trading companies, prompting legal challenges. Earlier, the US Supreme Court had struck down the tariff in February, stating that the President does not have direct authority to impose such taxes and that Congress’ consent is required. Trump then sought to reintroduce a 10% additional duty by invoking other legal provisions.

Nashik forced conversion case: HR officer Nida Khan arrested
Crime

Nashik forced conversion case: HR officer Nida Khan arrested

Police in Maharashtra’s Nashik have arrested Nida Khan (27), an HR department officer linked to a case alleging forced religious conversion and harassment of women employees at an IT-BPO unit. According to the investigation, complaints from women employees aged 18 to 25 alleged that they faced multiple forms of harassment over the past four years, including sexual misconduct. Police said a discreet inquiry found that some male Muslim employees forced women colleagues to convert, and those who refused were allegedly subjected to sexual harassment.

Key events on May 8: TVK meet, Class 12 results, heavy rain alert
General

Key events on May 8: TVK meet, Class 12 results, heavy rain alert

Tamil Nadu, national and international developments are in focus on Thursday, May 8, with multiple political, education, weather and sports updates lined up. In a charged political climate, TVK is holding a meeting of its MLAs in Panaiyur today. Party leader Vijay and other key functionaries are expected to take part. The Class 12 board examination results were released at 9.30 am. The overall pass percentage is 93.19%, with girls recording a 97% pass rate; Erode district topped the list with 98.87%. Results will also be sent to the mobile numbers collected from students and private candidates.

BJP to announce new West Bengal CM today after party meeting
Politics

BJP to announce new West Bengal CM today after party meeting

Decision after legislative party meet The BJP on Thursday said the decision on who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal will be announced today (May 8), after the party’s legislative wing meets in Kolkata. Poll outcome Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly were held in two phases last month. The Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and in power for 15 years, won 80 seats, while the BJP secured a majority with 207 seats.

TN Class 12 results out: 95.20% pass; girls outperform boys
Education

TN Class 12 results out: 95.20% pass; girls outperform boys

Tamil Nadu’s Class 12 (Plus Two) public examination results were declared on May 8 at 9.30 am. The Directorate of Government Examinations released the results at the SCERT auditorium in Nungambakkam, Chennai. A total of 8.27 lakh students appeared for the state board exams held from March 2 to March 26. The overall pass percentage stood at 95.20%. Girls recorded a higher pass rate at 97%, while boys secured 93.19%. By district, Erode topped the state with 98.87%, followed by Sivaganga (98.05%), Tirunelveli (97.84%), Kanniyakumari (97.63%) and Tiruchirappalli (97.50%).

Manickam Tagore says two Dravidian rivals united overnight
Politics

Manickam Tagore says two Dravidian rivals united overnight

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has said that two Dravidian parties, whom he described as lifelong rivals, have “become one overnight”. In a statement, Tagore alleged the move was not made for Tamil Nadu or for secularism, but to stop actor Vijay. He said the Congress had “clearly seen” this and therefore chose to exit. He further claimed that one cannot project oneself as secular while aligning with what he called the “B-team” of the RSS and BJP.

Chidambaram lauds TN parties on governor’s role in hung Assembly
Politics

Chidambaram lauds TN parties on governor’s role in hung Assembly

Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has praised Tamil Nadu’s political parties for their stance on government formation when an Assembly election produces no clear majority. In a statement, he raised the question of what a Governor’s duty is if no alliance or party secures an absolute majority in the legislature. Chidambaram said the established convention is to invite the leader of the single largest party—based on the number of MLAs—to form the government. He added that the leader must prove majority support on the floor of the Assembly, not at the Raj Bhavan.

Stalin urges Class 12 students who failed not to lose heart
Education

Stalin urges Class 12 students who failed not to lose heart

Chennai: DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Thursday appealed to students who did not clear the Class 12 public examination not to lose heart. In a statement, he congratulated all students who passed this year’s exam, noting that 95.2% of candidates were declared successful. He said he was pleased to hear that the pass count was higher than last year. Stalin urged students to focus on higher studies and continue working towards progress in life.

AIADMK MP Thambidurai says EPS will return as Chief Minister
Politics

AIADMK MP Thambidurai says EPS will return as Chief Minister

AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai on Thursday said party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) would take oath again as Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters in Chennai after meeting EPS, Thambidurai said the public mood and support were in favour of the AIADMK. He described EPS as the party’s leader and said he was confident EPS would deliver good governance. When asked about reports of talks between the AIADMK and the DMK, Thambidurai said such matters would be addressed by the leaders concerned, reiterating that the party’s general secretary would provide good administration.

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