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Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

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Intense consultations over the formation of the new Karnataka cabinet continued in New Delhi on Tuesday, even as the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled for Wednesday evening.  According to party sources, the Congress high command is expected to finalise the list of ministers who will take oath alongside Shivakumar by Tuesday evening following a series of meetings involving senior party leaders. A meeting has been ongoing at the residence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, party General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar. Sources indicated that the party leadership is keen on striking a balance between experienced leaders and fresh faces in the cabinet in an effort to strengthen governance ahead of the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections. As part of this strategy, around eight to ten new faces are likely to be inducted into the cabinet, a move that has reportedly caused concern among several senior …

Putin’s Iran gamble backed by Xi Jinping? China summit raises alarm over new power bloc formation

Putin’s Iran gamble backed by Xi Jinping? China summit raises alarm over new power bloc formation

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Published on May 20, 2026 11:45 pm IST Xi Jinping’s Beijing talks with Vladimir Putin, held days after President Trump’s visit, sparked questions over whether the two coordinated their approach to the Iran conflict as Xi publicly urged an end to Middle East hostilities. With a brittle Iran–U.S. ceasefire in place and oil prices spiking, Beijing’s mediation rhetoric contrasts with Tehran‑aligned figures quietly gaining diplomatic momentum.   Home / Videos / Putin’s Iran gamble backed by Xi Jinping? China summit raises alarm over new power bloc formation Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, full list of Ministers to be finalised today

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, full list of Ministers to be finalised today

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Congress reportedly promises allies future accommodations to address any dissatisfaction While Congress insiders said a “clear picture” would emerge before 1 p.m., the leadership is understood to have requested allies to make compromises and strike a middle ground. This comes ahead of the 2 p.m. deadline for Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan to submit the list of Council of Ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlerkar. Congress insiders confirmed reports that Mani C. Kappan, Nationalist Congress Kerala’s MLA-elect, who felled Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani in a high-profile battle for Pala constituency, has rejected the demand that single-legislator parties agree to “term-sharing” in the Cabinet. Anoop Jacob of the Kerala Congress (Jacob), MLA-elect from Piravom, has also demanded a full term in the government. Kerala Congress leader P.J. Joseph has demanded two Cabinet ministers for his party, which has seven MLA-designates. G. Anand Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

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As many await the Congress-led UDF’s decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister, state Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day, saying discussions within the party had been completed and the final word would come from Delhi. Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day. (PTI) Joseph said the final announcement awaited clearance from the Congress high command, adding that Sonia Gandhi’s hospital visit may have caused a slight delay in the decision-making process. “We expect the Chief Minister’s name to be announced today. It is understood that all discussions have been completed. We are waiting for the announcement today. Sonia Gandhi was in the hospital, so there could be a slight delay because of that. The Chief Minister’s name will be announced from Delhi,” Joseph said. Follow here for live updates on Kerala CM Why the long-wait for Keralam CM? The remarks come eight days after the Congress-led UDF secured a sweeping mandate in the 2026 …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls BJP govt formation an emotional moment

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls BJP govt formation an emotional moment

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Fadnavis made the remarks after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds, marking the saffron party’s first government in the state since Independence Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay’s bodyguard says ‘bigger picture is unfolding’ amid suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu: Stay patient

Vijay’s bodyguard says ‘bigger picture is unfolding’ amid suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu: Stay patient

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay‘s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been scrambling for the additional 11 seats from smaller parties and former allies of the DMK-led alliance. Accompanied by senior leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Vijay submitted letters of support from the Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at Lok Bhavan in Chennai. Amid mounting uncertainty, Vijay’s bodyguard, posted a note to tell fans and supporters to stay ‘patient.’ (Also read: Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles) TVK chief Vijay being welcomed by CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary P Shanmugam and senior party leaders during the former’s visit to the CPI(M) headquarters, in Chennai. (PTI) What Vijay’s bodyguard said Taking to his Instagram Stories, one of Vijay’s bodyguards, Aroon Suresh, said, “The universe never makes mistakes. Stay patient… the bigger picture is unfolding. Happy day.” Earlier, he had shared another note, in which he said, “Beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.” He also added, “Confident a irunga Nallathe nadakkum (Stay confident, good things will happen).” Why …

Speculation over President’s rule grows amid Tamil Nadu govt formation deadlock

Speculation over President’s rule grows amid Tamil Nadu govt formation deadlock

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Political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has intensified amid a deadlock over government formation, fuelling speculation about possible President’s Rule. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam remains short of the majority mark as allegations of horse-trading, forged support letters and missing MLAs add to the crisis Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Thol Thirumavalavan-led VCK expected to back Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu government formation

Thol Thirumavalavan-led VCK expected to back Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu government formation

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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expected to formally announce support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, boosting the party’s efforts to form the government in Tamil Nadu after its strong debut election performance Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: TVK, AMMK lock horns, as Vijay looks to shore up numbers

Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: TVK, AMMK lock horns, as Vijay looks to shore up numbers

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Plea in Supreme Court says Governor is ‘duty-bound’ to invite TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Friday (May 8, 2026), submitting that the Tamil Nadu Governor is duty-bound to invite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C. Joseph Vijay, as the leader of the single largest party, was to form the government in the State and later prove the majority on the floor of the House. The petition filed by Ezhilarasi P., who said she is a TVK party member based in Chennai, cited media reports that Governor Rajendra Arlekar may invite post-poll coalition parties in Tamil Nadu to form the government. Click here to read more on this… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles; TVK hits majority

Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles; TVK hits majority

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Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), might have swept the Tamil Nadu elections, but the TN governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, told them they have to prove a majority to form the government. As the actor-debut politician struggled to form the TN government, his bodyguard posted a note about ‘hard battles’. (Also Read: Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’) Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), waves as he arrives at his party’s office. (REUTERS) Vijay’s bodyguard posts about battles One of Vijay’s bodyguards, Aroon Suresh, took to Instagram Stories amid uncertainty over the formation of the TN government. He wrote, “Beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.” He also added, “Confident a irunga Nallathe nadakkum (Stay confident, good things will happen).” Screenshots of his post are now being widely shared on social media. Vijay has not had an easy road towards his debut in politics. He first had to face the deaths of 41 people at a stampede in Karur …