TVK leader Vijay meets Governor, stakes claim to form government in TN

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:52 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Seeking to follow through on the dramatic Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday formally staked claim to form the next government in the state after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Assembly.

Kerala: Satheesan camp steps up numbers game, questions Dasmunsi's role

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:33 PM

Kochi, May 6 (IANS) The leadership tussle within the Congress in Kerala has taken a sharper turn, with the camp led by V. D. Satheesan urging the party high command to keep General Secretary in charge of the state, Deepa Dasmunshi, away from the crucial interaction between MLAs and central observers on Wednesday.

Rajinikanth meets Stalin after DMK's defeat, expresses solidarity

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:32 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) In a significant political development following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday met DMK President M.K. Stalin at his residence in Alwarpet, Chennai, amid intense political activity surrounding government formation in the state.

Congress MP defends TNCC decision to back TVK; urges respectful split with DMK

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:09 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Amid the rapidly changing political developments in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly election results, Karur MP and senior Congress leader Jothimani has strongly defended the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee’s decision to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government formation efforts, while calling for a respectful political separation from the DMK.