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How Vijay beat political villains and numbers nightmare to get his happy ending

Updated on May 10, 2026 08:04 IST

Vijay to be the Tamil Nadu commander-in-chief as TVK gets numbers in order

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Updated on May 10, 2026 24:51 IST

‘We’ll fight the battle': Mamata urges Oppn to form ‘joint platform’ against BJP

Mamata Banerjee also alleged that the state government suddenly withdrew the cellular services she enjoyed as a CM.

Updated on May 10, 2026 06:45 IST

Horse-trading row, VCK climax: Twists in Vijay-starrer TN election thriller

TVK chief Vijay celebrates after emerging as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai.

Updated on May 9, 2026 09:22 IST

Agnimitra, Dilip Ghosh: List of BJP leaders who took oath as Bengal ministers

Here is the full list of BJP ministers who took the oath of office as the next government of West Bengal.

Updated on May 9, 2026 06:37 IST

Tamil Nadu governor keeps Vijay waiting as deadlock over TVK majority deepens

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a meeting, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Wednesday.

Published on May 8, 2026 02:24 IST

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Published on May 8, 2026 24:10 IST

Ex-IAF employee to Adhikari's ‘Mr dependable’ PA, who was Chandranath Rath?

Chandranath Rath wasn't a regular PA. He once served in the Indian Air Force before he became one of Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted political associates.

Updated on May 7, 2026 07:16 IST

Suspense in Tamil Nadu as Vijay’s majority math yet to add up

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a meeting, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Wednesday

Updated on May 7, 2026 01:36 IST

Meetings to stocktaking: How outgoing CMs spent day

Meetings to stocktaking: How outgoing CMs spent day

Published on May 7, 2026 24:48 IST

All eyes on Vijay's next steps as TVK majority fails, Cong sets condition

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay will potentially be the next CM of TN.

Updated on May 6, 2026 08:29 IST

Is TVK-Congress alliance enough for government formation in Tamil Nadu?

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay greets the crowd from his father's residence in Chennai.

Updated on May 6, 2026 07:34 IST

Unrest in Kolkata after Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign? What police say

Notably, central forces are deployed in West Bengal even after the announcement of election results, and they will be in the state for 60 more days as per EC directives.

Published on May 6, 2026 05:15 IST

Eyening upcoming panchayat polls, PDP forms committee to strengthen party

The committee formed by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti is headed by former Member of Parliament and senior leader Mehboob Beg. (File)

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Published on May 6, 2026 24:48 IST

Vijay to meet TN guv ahead of govt formation: What are TVK chief's options?

Updated on May 6, 2026 02:49 IST

BJP, TMC accuse each other of attacks, claim 4 people have died

Security personnel police BJP and TMC supporters during an altercation in Bankura on Monday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 5, 2026 15:55 IST

TVK at 108: Tamil Nadu Congress weighs options as Vijay eyes allies to form govt

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor-politician Vijay after winning in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on May 5, 2026 10:33 IST

How Vijay’s film image translated into votes in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Perambur constituency, Vijay, celebrates after winning in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Published on May 5, 2026 05:21 IST

Congress wins two seats, CPI(M) one in Bengal polls, but vote share falls

BJP scripts history in West Bengal as TMC faces major setback after 15 years, while Congress and CPI(M) secure limited gains amid declining vote share.

Published on May 5, 2026 05:09 IST

2026 verdicts flag limits of dynastic politics

TMC party chief Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (ANI)

Published on May 5, 2026 02:04 IST

South remains elusive for BJP despite big gains in other states. What data shows

Union Minister JP Nadda, BJP Tamil Nadu President, Nainar Nagendran, and BJP leader K. Annamalai released the election manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls in Chennai last month.

Updated on May 5, 2026 02:02 IST

What May 4 verdict means for key leaders — Modi, Shah, Mamata, Rahul, Stalin

The results for assembly polls in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry were declared on May 4.

Updated on May 5, 2026 02:20 IST

Decision to contest Assam polls was to fight for rights, dignity of tribals: Soren

Decision to contest Assam polls was to fight for rights, dignity of tribals: Soren

Published on May 4, 2026 21:36 IST

A boost for NDA, jolt to INDIA bloc

The BJP retained Assam; the NDA, Puducherry; and the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept Kerala, but all three results were expected. (Bachchan Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on May 4, 2026 18:18 IST

Raghav Chadha congratulates BJP on 'historic' West Bengal sweep

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha congratulated BJP.

Published on May 4, 2026 15:05 IST

'Poriborton hoye geche': PM Modi's 3-word message after ending TMC era in Bengal

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the West Bengal and Assam states' assembly elections, in New Delhi.

Updated on May 4, 2026 15:06 IST

PM Modi's special thank you for EC, poll workers after Bengal, Assam win

PM Narendra Modi waves to supporters at party headquarters in New Delhi.

Updated on May 5, 2026 24:05 IST

AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami secures 1.38 lakh votes, leads by over 90,000

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly Edappadi K Palaniswami led a campaign focused on 'saving Tamil Nadu' from the DMK.

Published on May 4, 2026 11:07 IST

BJP outperformed most exit polls in Bengal. But one pollster got figures right

File photo of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.

Updated on May 4, 2026 09:59 IST

Did TVK make Congress a pre-poll offer? Blame-game begins

No one saw TVK coming in at pole position, but internal surveys indicated that Vijay would get a sizable chunk of the votes. (PTI)

Updated on May 4, 2026 10:04 IST

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