Chennai, May 5 (IANS) A film clip that actor and music director Premgi Amaran posted on his X timeline which showed actor Vijay seated in a car bearing the registration number TN 07 CM 2026 has now gone viral in the wake of Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) scoring an emphatic win in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The clip, which was taken from director Venkat Prabhu’s 2024 film ‘G O A T’ (Greatest Of All Time), showed Vijay seated in a car and having a humourous con…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) After a big win in the Assembly elections and trouncing the Left Front, the Congress party finds itself in the midst of an open contest for the top post, turning a predictable transition into a high-stakes race.In earlier decades, the question of leadership rarely invited prolonged uncertainty.When stalwarts like K. Karunakaran, A.K. Antony and Oommen Chandy rose to the Chief Minister’s office, the path was largely clear.Karunakaran went on to hold the post fou…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) The emphatic return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power with 102 seats marks both a political resurgence and the beginning of a delicate balancing act.After a decade in the opposition, the coalition comprising the Congress (63), IUML (22), Kerala Congress (7), RSP (3) and smaller allies faces the immediate challenge of converting a decisive mandate into a stable and representative government.The Left has been reduced to 35 seats, while the …
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The DMK has suffered a major electoral setback in the recently concluded Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, winning only around 59 of the 164 constituencies it contested directly and slipping into the Opposition. The polls witnessed a fierce three-cornered contest involving the DMK, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and the AIADMK, with the ruling party failing to retain its dominance amid a strong surge by TVK.The outcome was particularly striking as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin,…
Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) A delegation of the Punjab BJP unit, led by state President Sunil Jakhar, met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and demanded the replacement of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Jakhar alleged that the conduct of CM Mann during the just-held Assembly session, where he reportedly appeared in an inebriated state, “makes him unfit to continue leading a sensitive border state like Punjab”. He said, “If the law does not allow a person under the influence of alcohol to drive, then…
Gadag (Karnataka), May 3 (IANS) BJP MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday alleged that in the Congress party, those who win the confidence of the Gandhi family become CMs, calling it a matter of “shame for the democratic system”.Speaking to the media in Gadag, Bommai said that intense infighting has begun among Congress leaders due to an excessive desire for power. “Cabinet ministers are trying to retain their positions. Some are demanding ministerial posts, citing that they …
Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Peravoor constituency, K. K. Shailaja, on Sunday downplayed the ongoing debate over the possibility of a woman Chief Minister in Kerala, asserting that governance is defined by policy decisions rather than gender.Speaking to IANS, Shailaja said that while representation is important, leadership must ultimately be evaluated on the basis of vision, policies, and delivery.”Leadership is not about gender…
Pune, May 2 (IANS) In a tragic incident that has sparked widespread outrage across Maharashtra, a four-year-old girl was brutally assaulted and murdered in Nasrapur from Bhor tehsil in Pune district. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar visited the victim’s family in Pune to offer her condolences and assure them of swift justice. During her visit, the grieving family members and local residents surrounded Sunetra Pawar, demanding that the perpetrator be tried immediately and handed the stricte…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Gujarat Day, celebrating the state’s rich history, vibrant culture and contributions to India’s progress.Posting on X, he said, “Warm greetings to the people of Gujarat on the special occasion of Gujarat Day. This day is a celebration of the rich history, vibrant culture and remarkable spirit of Gujarat. The state has made an outstanding contribution to India’s prog…
Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Hundreds of local residents expressed gratitude to the government for the launch of a direct Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar. Describing the advantages, people said they would now be able to escape the traffic on the National Highway and that the service would especially benefit students and tourists.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the train service on Thursday, while regular services for the public to commence from May 2.A passenger …