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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Stalin consults senior DMK leaders amid coalition speculation
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Stalin consults senior DMK leaders amid coalition speculation

DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held consultations with senior party functionaries in Chennai on Thursday. Senior leaders including T.R. Baalu and K.N. Nehru took part in the meeting, according to reports. The discussions come amid political uncertainty after a party referred to as “Thaveka” reportedly failed to secure a majority, creating hurdles in forming a government. In this backdrop, speculation has spread that AIADMK and DMK could work together to form a government. AIADMK leadership has reportedly moved its winning MLAs to a resort in Puducherry, while party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) said “good news” would come soon.

VCK to hold online high-level meet at 5 pm, says Thirumavalavan
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VCK to hold online high-level meet at 5 pm, says Thirumavalavan

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Thursday announced that the party will hold a high-level committee meeting online at 5 pm on May 8. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said the party would take a decision on whom to support only after seeking the views of VCK office-bearers. He added that after the evening deliberations, the party’s decision will be announced on Friday morning. Thirumavalavan said the leadership also wants to hear opinions from party functionaries on the DMK–AIADMK alliance-related developments. He noted that the VCK has not yet decided whether it will support “Thaveka” or not.

DMK-AIADMK tie-up talk is just a rumour, says Kanimozhi
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DMK-AIADMK tie-up talk is just a rumour, says Kanimozhi

DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Thursday rejected speculation that the DMK and AIADMK could come together to form a government, calling such claims mere rumours. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, she said the current political situation has been marked by uncertainty because the election results have not given anyone a clear and decisive majority. She added that this lack of a firm mandate has led to confusion and competing interpretations.

Tamil Nadu Congress protests, urges Governor to invite Vijay to form govt
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Tamil Nadu Congress protests, urges Governor to invite Vijay to form govt

Congress cadres staged protests across Tamil Nadu on May 8, condemning the Governor for not inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay to form the government. The party had earlier announced that demonstrations would be held in district headquarters, pressing the Governor to issue an invitation for Vijay to take oath and assume office. In Chennai, the protest saw participation from Selva Perunthagai and Girish Sodhankar. Protesters raised slogans urging that Vijay be called to form the government.

TN Governor Arlekar begins administrative work amid govt formation delay
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TN Governor Arlekar begins administrative work amid govt formation delay

Chennai: As the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu remains delayed, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has begun overseeing key administrative functions to ensure day-to-day work does not slow down. Raj Bhavan said the Governor instructed senior officials in the School Education Department to immediately publish the Class 12 public examination results. The results were released on Thursday following his directions. In its statement, Raj Bhavan noted that holding back the results until a new Education Minister assumes charge could delay students’ higher education admissions. Citing students’ welfare, the Governor asked that the results be issued without delay.

Mani Shankar Aiyar calls Congress tie-up with Vijay’s party ‘immoral’
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Mani Shankar Aiyar calls Congress tie-up with Vijay’s party ‘immoral’

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has strongly criticised the Congress party’s decision to ally with actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu, calling it an “immoral” move. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi’s 1925 message in his Gujarati journal Navjeevan, Aiyar said self-rule must be grounded in moral governance. He argued that by moving away from its earlier alliance with the DMK and joining hands with TVK, Congress had violated that principle.

DMK members attack Congress workers at pro-Vijay protest in Mayiladuthurai
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DMK members attack Congress workers at pro-Vijay protest in Mayiladuthurai

Congress party members staged a protest in Mayiladuthurai on Thursday, expressing support for TVK leader Vijay and condemning the Governor for not inviting him to form a government. The demonstration was held at Kittappa Angadi and was led by Congress district president Banu Sekar. Party functionaries participated and raised slogans against the Tamil Nadu Governor and the BJP. After the protest, Banu Sekar and other Congress members went to a nearby tea shop with party flags. As they came out, a group of DMK members allegedly confronted them, questioned them for holding the protest, and snatched the flags.

Opposition unity buzz in Tamil Nadu as almanac predicts coalition rule
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Opposition unity buzz in Tamil Nadu as almanac predicts coalition rule

Chennai: A prediction in a Tamil almanac that opposition parties in Tamil Nadu would come together has gone viral online amid a fluid post-election political situation. According to the report, actor-politician Vijay’s party has emerged as the single largest with 108 seats, but remains short of the 118 needed to form a majority government. The party is now exploring support from other parties to cross the threshold. The Congress, with five MLAs, has announced conditional support after responding to Vijay’s call. Even with this, the numbers are still insufficient, and the party is said to be seeking backing from Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, while those parties have not yet made their stand clear.

BJP says it won’t back any party trying to form govt in Tamil Nadu
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BJP says it won’t back any party trying to form govt in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu has said it will not support any party attempting to form a new government in the state. In a statement, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran said the party had contested the Assembly election with a commitment to public welfare and development, and that it accepts the election results. He said the BJP believes the people have not given it the opportunity or authority to form a government in this election, and that the party respects the public mandate and the outcome.

DMK asks Lok Sabha Speaker to change seats after Congress tie-up ends
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DMK asks Lok Sabha Speaker to change seats after Congress tie-up ends

DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker requesting changes to the seating arrangement for DMK MPs, following the breakdown of the party’s alliance with the Congress. In her letter, she said the current seating plan places DMK members next to Congress MPs, and that continuing with this arrangement would not be appropriate for DMK members in the present circumstances. She urged the Speaker to consider the request and allocate separate seats for DMK MPs so they can carry out their responsibilities in the House more effectively.

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