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TVK storms Tamil Nadu but falls short of majority: Who will Vijay ally with?

Mega movie star "Thalapathy" Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a significant force in Tamil Nadu politics, disrupting the DMK and AIADMK's dominance. While TVK secured triple-digit leads in early trends, it fell short of a majority, prompting debate on structural shifts versus celebrity appeal and raising questions about Vijay's solo political path.

केरलम जनादेश: भरोसे से ज्यादा बगावत का वोट

Vijay believed he'd be Chief Minister: Father reacts as TVK shakes Tamil Nadu

Vijay believed hed be Chief Minister Father reacts as TVK shakes Tamil Nadu

BJP winners list in West Bengal Election 2026: Full constituency-wise results

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.

Work to do as Swansea bid to change the record

Work to do as Swansea bid to change the record Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Vitor Matos has won 14 of his 30 league games as Swansea head coach ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished2 minutes agoCommentsIt is eight years and counting since Swansea City's spell among the elite ended with relegation from the Premier League.The harsh reality is that since their Championship play-off final defeat in 2021, they have not looked a club capable of returning to the highest...

Hearing for suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting scheduled for today – US politics live

Cole Allen remains in custody after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald TrumpHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The suspect from the 25 April shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has a hearing covering the conditions of his confinement scheduled for later today.Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, has been hospitalised and is in a “critical but stable condition”, his spokesperson said on Sunday evening. Ted Goodman, the spokesperson,...

Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026: Constituency-wise full list of winners

Tamil Nadu Election Result Constituencywise full list of winners

बांग्लादेशी नारे, नहीं बने सहारे: ममता हारीं संग्राम, बंगाल बोला- जय श्रीराम

Iran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz and Bernie Sanders supporters eye a new leader: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownIran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz and Bernie Sanders supporters eye a new leader: Morning RundownPlus, what to know about the star-studded Met Gala ahead of tonight's affair. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 7:03 AM EDTBy Kayla HayempourIn today’s newsletter: Trump says the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The grassroots movement that rallied behind Bernie Sanders evaluates who...

Russian army destroyed Ukraine’s nine strongholds built according to NATO standards

According to the report, these positions were located on the southwestern outskirts of Novopavlovka, an essential logistical node for Ukrainian forces near the border of the DPR and Dnepropetrovsk Region

UAE condemns targeting of a national tanker affiliated with ADNOC - Emirates 24|7

UAE condemns targeting of a national tanker affiliated with ADNOC  Emirates 24|7

Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin loses Kolathur seat to TVK's VS Babu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin loses Kolathur seat to TVKs VS Babu

Border Force responds to more small boat sightings in Channel as almost 900 illegal migrants make crossing in last 3 days

Border Force vessels have been responding to more small boat sightings in the English Channel this morning, as GB News can confirm almost 900 illegal immigrants have crossed since Friday.For the fourth day running, criminal gangs launched boats from the shores of northern France.So far, two boats have made it to UK waters, taking advantage of a weather window which deteriorates again later this afternoon.The Border Force Vessel Defender arrived into Dover harbour just after 9am on bank holiday M...

BJP's big breakthrough in Kerala, wins 3 assembly seats in Thiruvananthapuram

BJPs big breakthrough in Kerala wins assembly seats in Thiruvananthapuram

Sunetra Pawar scripts record Baramati bypoll win; BJP takes 3 seats, Congress 1

Sunetra Pawar scripts record Baramati bypoll win BJP takes seats Congress

BJP wins Dharmanagar bypoll, strengthens tally in Tripura Assembly

BJP wins Dharmanagar bypoll strengthens tally in Tripura Assembly

Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats

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How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

Politics How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder Updated May 4, 20264:37 PM ET Originally published May 4, 20266:45 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By  Michel Martin ,  Brittney Melton Eric Holder on SCOTUS decision that could reduce Black congressional representation Listen · 7:44 7:44 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5807645/nx-s1-9755394" width="100%" height="2...

Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Plans to Guide Trapped Ships Through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announced a fresh plan to help vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as attacks continue and traffic remains at a near standstill. Meanwhile, Tasnim reports that Iran “redefined the control zone” in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)