Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.

SC names former CJI DY Chandrachud to resolve Kapur family trust battle

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud as mediator to resolve the ongoing family dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Sachdev Kapur over the alleged RK Family Trust linked to the Sona Group estate.