NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled after alleged paper leak, sparking student protests
The National Testing Agency (NTA) annulled the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3 after investigations uncovered alleged leaks of the question paper, prompting widespread protests by student groups across India. Oppo...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders emergency measures to secure drinking water supply this summer
Chief Minister M.K. Vijay issued directives on May 12 to state officials to eliminate challenges in drinking water delivery across all districts, including the Greater Chennai Corporation, by deploying water tankers and ...
AIADMK veterans claim Palaniswami’s return while party rebuffs rebels in post-election turmoil
During an election tour on May 12, senior AIADMK figure Semmalai and MP Thambi Durai asserted that former chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami would soon return to power in Tamil Nadu. The statements were made as the p...
Data shows 126 newly elected Tamil Nadu legislators face criminal charges, TVK leads list
An analysis of affidavits submitted by 126 newly elected MLAs in Tamil Nadu revealed that a significant number have pending criminal cases, with the TVK party topping the list with 41 legislators implicated. The revelat...
New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s First Week Sparks Anthem Debate, Law‑and‑Order Push and Alliance Talk
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister on May 10, 2026, promising swift delivery of election pledges and immediately drawing attention to both ceremonial protocol and political alignments. During the...
CBI Probe Lauded as West Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case Stirs Allegations of Framing
The murder of a close aide to West Bengal politician Suvendu Adhikari has entered a critical phase after the CBI took over the investigation on May 11, 2026. Raj Singh, accused of the killing, is being represented by adv...
Traditional Yakshagana Influences Actor Abhinav Grover’s Role in English Adaptation of Ancient Sanskrit Farce
Veteran theatre director Mahesh Dattani’s latest production, "Yogi vs Bhogi," opened in Chennai on May 9, 2026, spotlighting the impact of the Karnataka folk form Yakshagana on actor Abhinav Grover’s performance. The pla...
Educationalists Condemn NEET 2026 Re‑Examination Over Question Leak, Call for Severe Penalties
On May 11, 2026, a panel of educational experts in coastal Karnataka publicly decried the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re‑examination as unjust, following the leak of exam papers that compromised the int...
Hyderabad Ranks Third in India for Road Fatalities, NCRB Data Shows 28.6% Accident Rise in 2024
According to the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) 2024 report released on May 10, 2026, Hyderabad recorded a 28.6% increase in road accidents, positioning it as the third most accident‑prone city in India after Del...
Tamil Nadu Minister Arunraj Criticises Dravidian Parties for Entangling Governance in Cash‑For‑Votes Cycle
During a press conference in Chennai on May 12, 2026, state minister Arunraj alleged that the Dravidian political establishments have devolved into a “vicious cycle of cash‑for‑votes and corruption,” eroding the social‑j...
Congress accuses Instagram of blocking Rahul Gandhi post, ministry says it was a glitch
The Congress party claimed that Instagram removed a reel and photo posted by Rahul Gandhi featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, alleging the platform acted under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Informatio...
Tamil Nadu Assembly sees oath‑taking confusion as members recite full text verbatim
During a recent session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, several legislators, including TVK Minister Keerthana, were noted for not presenting an election certificate and for becoming emotional while taking the oat...
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay receives greetings from national and Sri Lankan leaders
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay held a brief meeting on 12 May 2026 during which he received calls and messages of congratulations from chief ministers of other Indian states as well as political leaders from Sri ...
Tourists flock to ‘Leo’-inspired cafe in Kashmir tied to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s visit
A café in Anantnag, Kashmir, named after the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s latest film ‘Leo’, has seen a surge of visitors from Tamil Nadu after the chief minister was filmed there consuming trout. The establi...
Two killed after KSRTC bus loses control and plunges into gorge on Bidar‑Zaheerabad road
A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus travelling at high speed veered off a sharp turn on the Bidar‑Zaheerabad highway on 12 May 2026, striking a motorcycle before overturning into a roadside gorge, ki...
VCK leader Thirumavalavan weighs cabinet post, stirs internal party debate
Tamil Nadu politician Thiruvaarur Thirumavalavan is reportedly hesitant to accept a ministerial berth in the state cabinet, creating a rift within the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). Party insiders claim Thirumaval...
Electric buggies launched to shuttle passengers at Bengaluru City railway station
Bengaluru City railway station introduced an electric buggy service on 12 May 2026, providing a direct, eco‑friendly link between train platforms and a designated pickup zone for autorickshaws and cabs. The initiative ai...
Leopard sighting near Athani sparks panic among locals
A leopard was reported moving through the vicinity of Athani in Karnataka on 12 May 2026, causing fear among residents and prompting authorities to issue advisories. The wildlife, likely displaced from its natural habita...
Rahul Gandhi condemns NEET‑UG cancellation, calls it a blow to 2.2 million aspirants
On 12 May 2026, Rahul Gandhi slammed the Indian government’s decision to cancel the NEET‑UG entrance examination, describing it as a transition from the nation’s “amrit kaal” (golden age) to a “vish kaal” (dark age). He ...
Malaysia’s prime minister congratulates Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister Joseph Vijay
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted on X on 12 May 2026, praising the deep ties between Malaysia and Tamil Nadu and congratulating the state’s new chief minister, Joseph Vijay. Anwar’s message highlighted Vijay...