India Politics Highlights | 'We didn't give daily attendance to the Guv for power lust': Udhayanidhi's jibe at CM Vijay

India Politics LIVE Updates | AIADMK suffers vertical split; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets ‘rebel’ group

AIADMK on Tuesday suffered a vertical split with a group led by former ministers S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam rebelling against Edappadi K Palaniswami and declaring their support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | 'LoP not rubber stamp': Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note on CBI chief's selection

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday submitted a dissent note objecting to the process adopted for choosing a new CBI Director at the Selection Committee meeting here, saying he is “not a rubber stamp” that he participates in a “biased exercise” after he is “denied any meaningful role”.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | After PM Modi's call for austerity, CMs of Delhi & MP limit use of official vehicles

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity in view of rising global fuel prices, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced limits on official vehicles used by ministers, MLAs and other public representatives, while also bringing herself under the restrictions.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | AIADMK to vote against confidence motion tomorrow: Agri S S Krishnamurthy

The AIADMK has decided to vote against the TVK government's confidence motion scheduled for May 13, senior party leader Agri S S Krishnamurthy said here on Tuesday.

He also warned that potential cross-voting will face legal consequences.

Addressing a press conference, Krishnamurthy along with O S Manian and other MLAs from the faction supporting Edappadi K Palaniswami, stated that the decision was taken by the party's General Secretary.

"The General Secretary has decided that AIADMK will vote against the confidence motion tomorrow," Krishnamurthy said, adding that all party MLAs have been formally instructed to follow the directive.

Responding to queries regarding potential cross-voting or any "drama" aimed at securing support for the motion, the leader issued a stern warning of legal consequences. (PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | Kerala CM announcement likely today

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday held one-on-one deliberations with several ex-Kerala Congress chiefs in a bid to end the uncertainty over the selection of the new chief minister for the southern state, as the discussions entered the final phase with a decision likely on Wednesday.

Former Congress president Gandhi met several key party leaders from Kerala, including ex-state unit chiefs, working presidents and other key leaders, at Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence.

"Satisfied with my discussions with party leader Rahul Gandhi. A decision will be made on the Kerala CM by tomorrow," former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Muraleedharan told reporters here.

He said another meeting will be held, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, to deliberate on the issue, and a final decision will be made after consultations with Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. (PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | Taking part in trust vote proceedings in TN Assembly, Congress declares support to TVK govt

India Politics LIVE Updates | Vijay moves motion seeking confidence vote, Congress extends support

Floor test proceedings to prove TVK government's majority began in Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday.

CM Joseph Vijay moved resolution seeking confidence vote.

Taking part in the proceedings, Congress, CPI (M) and VCK declared support to TVK govt.

India Politics LIVE Updates | All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) leader N. Rangasamy takes oath as the Puducherry CM

India Politics LIVE Updates | TN Assembly: VCK appeals to TVK govt to bring law against superstition like Maharashtra, Karnataka

India Politics LIVE Updates | Taking part in trust vote proceedings, IUML declares support to TVK govt

India Politics LIVE Updates | IUML says order for closure of 717 liquor outlets sign of good beginning of TVK govt

India Politics LIVE Updates | MLA S Kamaraj, expelled from AMMK for support to TVK, backs govt in Assembly on trust vote

India Politics LIVE Updates | DMDK lauds TVK govt for closure of 717 liquor shops

India Politics LIVE Updates | DMDK refers to allegation of 'horse-trading,' objects to appointment of Officer On Spl Duty

India Politics LIVE Updates | TN Assembly: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani says her party will abstain from voting on trust vote

India Politics LIVE Updates | BJP says its stand is 'neutral' on trust vote proceedings

India Politics LIVE Updates | DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari opposes TVK govt

DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari slammed the TVK government on Officer on Spl Duty appointment issue and opposed the TVK government.

India Politics LIVE Updates | M H Jawahirullah of DMK says Tamil anthem must have primacy in Tamil Nadu govt events

India Politics LIVE Updates | TN Assembly: Edappadi Palaniswami wonders if it was correct for CM to side with one group of AIADMK

India Politics LIVE Updates | EPS says all AIADMK MLAs will oppose TVK govt amid uncertainty

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami opposed TVK government in trust vote proceedings.

During the proceedings, he also wondered if it was correct for the CM to side with one group of AIADMK MLAs.

India Politics LIVE Updates | AIADMK rebel leader S P Velumani declares support to TVK govt; EPS faction opposes Velumani

India Politics LIVE Updates | DMK walks out before CM Vijay's address

India Politics LIVE Updates | Vijay says his govt will reconsider the astrologer issue

India Politics LIVE Updates | Vijay denies charges of 'horse-trading'

India Politics LIVE Updates | Speaker asks MLAs supporting TVK govt to stand up

India Politics LIVE Updates | AIADMK divided: 22 rebel MLAs support TVK govt

India Politics LIVE Updates | CM Vijay wins trust motion, secures vote of 144 MLAs

India Politics LIVE Updates | CM Vijay thanks MLAs after winning floor test

Addressing the House, he said the TVK government will be the one for the common people. "TVK has been chosen as the single largest party. We missed the majority mark by a small margin. This is not a minority govt, but a govt for the minorities," he said.

India Politics LIVE Updates | SC stays Madras HC order restraining TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi from participating in floor test in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

India Politics LIVE Updates | AMMK MLA Kamaraj dismissed from party after support to TVK in floor test, assures to stand by CM Vijay for five years

India Politics LIVE Updates | 'Is there any trust left in CBI?' Kejriwal on NEET paper leak case being handed over to probe agency

India Politics LIVE Updates | EPS lying about 47 AIADMK MLAs not supporting TVK govt: Shanmugam

India Politics LIVE Updates | Vijay thanks allies for supporting his govt during floor test

India Politics LIVE Updates | NEET should be cancelled, says TKS Elangovan

NEET should be cancelled, says TKS Elangovan on demands to cancel the exam after paper leak.

India Politics LIVE Updates | ABVP workers protest outside NTA office in Delhi

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members on Wednesday staged a protest outside the NTA office in Delhi over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of paper leak and irregularities.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | If there was horse-trading, there is no greater disgrace than this: DMDK chief

DMDK General Secretary and MLA Premalatha Vijayakanth on Wednesday lashed out at the TVK-led government during its floor test, describing allegations of horse-trading as a matter of great shame for the state.

Along with DMK MLAs, Premalatha too staged a walkout during the vote of confidence.

"If there was horse-trading, there is no greater disgrace than this in this historic House. I am sure the Chief Minister will reply to this," she said in the House.

(PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | BJP strips elderly, poor of economic dignity while spending on political spectacle: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for preaching austerity to citizens despite spending huge amounts on self-promotion and said the government has not bothered to increase old age pensions for the last 12 years.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | I prayed to God to give me strength and ability to work for people for 5 years: BJP MLA Koustav Bagchi

India Politics LIVE Updates | The paper leak and cancellation of the NEET is a theft of the dreams: Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy

Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy says, “The paper leak and cancellation of the NEET examination is a theft of the dreams, future and hard work of 22 lakh students. Is this the ‘Amrit Kaal’ promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? No. This is the true face of the BJP administration. This is not the first time the paper has been leaked; it has happened twice in the last three years. This itself shows how bad the situation is at the central level. And for this, the Union Minister never comes before the media to explain why this has happened. Almost 118 paper leaks have taken place across 18 states in the last 10 years. So, what is happening?”

India Politics LIVE Updates | NEET paper leak allegations serious, NTA should be disbanded: Pinarayi Vijayan

Outgoing Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday termed the allegations surrounding the NEET-UG question paper leak as "extremely serious and condemnable" and demanded that the NTA be disbanded.

"The repeated controversies surrounding NEET are extremely serious and unacceptable. Students spend years preparing for the examination with hard work and hope. Such incidents undermine their confidence and future," he said.

(PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | The pace of development has accelerated in West Bengal: BJP MLA Arjun Singh

India Politics LIVE Updates | Our stance is the same as that of the DMK, we will watch the govt's actions for six months: MDMK chief Vaiko

India Politics LIVE Updates | NEET cancellation: Congress demands Pradhan's resignation, JPC to probe paper leak

The Congress on Wednesday demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam and called for a probe by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the "paper leak scandal".

Congress' youth wing chief Uday Bhanu Chib and president of its student's wing NSUI Vinod Jakhar also demanded that the government provide appropriate compensation to the students affected by the cancellation of the examination.

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India Politics LIVE Updates | Assam cabinet approves implementation of UCC, bill in assembly on May 26: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, but the tribal population will be kept outside its purview, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The UCC Bill will be laid before the new legislative assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at a press conference here after chairing the first cabinet meeting of his second term as the head of the government.

(PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | Kerala CM impasse to end? Mallikarjun Kharge-Rahul Gandhi to meet shortly

India Politics LIVE Updates | Delay in CM selection shows 'political uncertainty': RSP MP Premachandran

The RSP, a UDF coalition partner, expressed strong displeasure with the delay in CM selection by the Congress, with the party's MP N K Premachandran terming the situation as a "political uncertainty" which was "unfortunate".

Premachandran, and his party colleague Shibu Baby John, were also displeased with Congress leader M M Hassan's recent remark that coalition partners have no role in deciding the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in Kerala.

(PTI)

India Politics LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi arrives at Kharge's residence for talks on Kerala CM

India Politics LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi departs Kharge's residence after meeting

India Politics LIVE Updates | Supporters gather at Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala’s residence as Kerala awaits next CM

India Politics LIVE Updates | There has been a seismic change in Tamil Nadu: BJP leader Ajay Alok

On TVK winning floor test with majority, BJP leader Ajay Alok says, “There has been a seismic change in Tamil Nadu. An imminent end to Dravidian politics can be seen…it’s the dawn of a new era, people have a lot of hope, and we hope Vijay will be able to fulfil them.” On PM Narendra Modi’s appeal, he says, “…the PM who has to abide by SPG protocols has reduced his convoy size. If he can do it, then other ministers also can. However, every citizen should proactively engage in it," reports ANI.

India Politics LIVE Updates | AIADMK chief Palaniswami sacks C Ve Shanmugam and others from party posts

India Politics LIVE Updates | Decision on Kerala CM to be announced tomorrow

India Politics LIVE Updates | 'We didn't give daily attendance to the Guv for power lust': Udhayanidhi's jibe at CM Vijay

India Politics LIVE Updates | West Bengal CM and Bhabanipur MLA Suvendu Adhikari leads BJP victory tally in Mamata Banerjee's former turf

West Bengal Chief Minister and Bhabanipur MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday led a massive victory rally through the constituency, marking the BJP's first major political show of strength in the area long regarded as former chief minister Mamata Banerjee's political bastion.

The rally, held just four days after Adhikari took oath as chief minister, witnessed a huge turnout of BJP workers and supporters, with saffron flags and chants of "Suvenduda Zindabad, Suvenduda Zindabad" reverberating across the locality.

(PTI)