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Vijay Oath Ceremony Highlights: Actor-turned politician C Joseph Vijay has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after securing majority support in the 234-member Assembly through backing from Congress, VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and IUML legislators. The actor-turned-politician's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in the Assembly elections, with the alliance strength rising to 120 MLAs after support from allied parties.

At 29, S Keerthana has scripted history by becoming the youngest minister in the Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government after winning the Sivakasi seat in TVK's debut assembly election campaign.

Riding on Vijay's popularity and a growing appetite for change among voters fatigued by the long-standing DMK-AIADMK binary, TVK won 108 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is expected to expand his cabinet on Sunday, with six ministerial berths currently vacant and political calculations ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections likely shaping the exercise.

NEW DELHI: As TVK chief Vijay moves to govern Tamil Nadu after upending the state's politics in the assembly polls, questions are being asked if Congr.

There is a confusion in Congress on to select between three leaders - VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala - for the top post in Kerala. It is worth mentioning that the Congress-led UDF registered a thumping victory in the recently held Kerala elections.

While Vijay's TVK reshaped Tamil Nadu's political landscape in 2026, an ADR report shows deep-rooted structural patterns remain, with record numbers of crorepati MLAs and winners facing serious criminal cases taking office.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow. This meeting has sparked intense speculation about a potential expansion of the state cabinet. Political circles are abuzz with possibilities for the expansion happening soon. The Bharatiya Janata Party's recent success in assembly elections has further fueled these discussions.

KC(M) cites CPI(M) cross-voting and minority consolidation for 2026 Kerala Assembly poll loss, ruling out mergers with rivals.

M. K. Stalin, DMK president, respects alliance partners' support for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form a government. He stressed political stability and avoiding another election. The DMK will act as a constructive opposition. Stalin thanked allies for their support during political uncertainty. He hopes the new government continues welfare schemes.