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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...