News Update : TVK's Vijay to take oath as CM on May 7 - short of majority, how will he form govt? - TOI NEWS DESK

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress. TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tamil-nadu-cm-swearing-in-short-of-majority-by-just-10-seats-tvk-chief-vijay-to-take-oath-on-may-7-but-how-will-it-form-government/articleshow/130829724.cms Date: 2026-05-05T12:57:37.000Z

News Update : From Bengal shock to Tamil Nadu surprise: Time for exit polls to exit? - ABHISHEK MISHRA

Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts. Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-bengal-shock-to-tamil-nadu-surprise-time-for-exit-polls-to-exit/articleshow/130802801.cms Date: 2026-05-04T14:20:56.000Z

News Update : Israel doubles air force fleet with mega US jet deal: What is 'Shield of Israel' plan? - TOI WORLD DESK

Israel's defense ministry has approved a multi-billion dollar deal to purchase two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. This significant expansion of air power aims to bolster the country's long-term military capability and air superiority, with a focus on domestic production and technological advancement. Israel's defense ministry has approved a multi-billion dollar deal to purchase two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. This significant expansion of air power aims to bolster the country's long-term military capability and air superiority, with a focus on domestic production and technological advancement. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/netanyahus-defence-push-israel-approves-purchase-of-f-35-and-f-15ia-fighter-jets-to-boost-air-power/articleshow/130732835.cms Date: 2026-05-03T12:56:49.000Z

News Update : 'Save me': Delhi woman's last video call before MP cruise boat tragedy that killed 10 - TOI NEWS DESK

A Delhi family's housewarming trip turned tragic in Madhya Pradesh. A cruise boat accident on the Narmada river claimed three lives from the Massey family. The vessel capsized during a sudden storm. Survivors recounted moments of panic and a desperate search for life jackets. Relatives allege negligence by boat operators and authorities. A Delhi family's housewarming trip turned tragic in Madhya Pradesh. A cruise boat accident on the Narmada river claimed three lives from the Massey family. The vessel capsized during a sudden storm. Survivors recounted moments of panic and a desperate search for life jackets. Relatives allege negligence by boat operators and authorities. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/save-me-delhi-womans-last-video-call-before-mp-cruise-boat-tragedy-that-killed-3/articleshow/130714882.cms Date: 2026-05-02T11:11:22.000Z

News Update : TMC moves SC to scrap EC order excluding State staff from vote counting supervisor duty - TOI NEWS DESK

The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.” The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.” Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tmc-moves-sc-to-scrap-ec-order-excluding-state-staff-from-vote-counting-supervisor-duty/articleshow/130679878.cms Date: 2026-05-01T14:23:51.000Z