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New Keralam govt: CM-designate VD Satheesan announces cabinet before oath - check full list

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2026, 18:33 (IST)

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

Sengottaiyan blames EPS for split in AIADMK

TNN / May 18, 2026, 00:32 (IST)

Kerala gets new govt as UDF returns after 10 years; VD Satheesan takes oath as CM

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 10:57 (IST)

AIADMK weakened under EPS leadership, says Tamil Nadu minister KA Sengottaiyan

TNN / May 17, 2026, 12:47 (IST)

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister K A Sengottaiyan criticized AIADMK's weakening under Edappadi K. Palaniswami, attributing it to his leadership style. He also commented on the new TVK government, highlighting Chief Minister Vijay's financial crisis handling abilities and the government's swift actions on women's safety and liquor shop closures.

EPS under siege, AIADMK rebels mull move to convene special general council

May 16, 2026, 00:51 (IST)

Kerala CM VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to take oath today, portfolio talks on

TNN / May 18, 2026, 01:07 (IST)

Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

Partners’ late demands delay minister portfolio allocation in UDF cabinet

May 19, 2026, 00:29 (IST)

2 Congress MLAs to join Vijay govt, no AIADMK rebels for now

TNN / May 20, 2026, 00:53 (IST)

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion on Thursday: 2 Congress MLAs to join Vijay govt, no AIADMK rebels for now

TNN / May 19, 2026, 23:09 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's cabinet is set for an expansion, with two Congress legislators slated to be sworn in as ministers on Thursday. This move marks the Congress party's return to a ministry in the state after six decades. Notably, members of a specific AIADMK faction will not be included in this cabinet reshuffle, a decision influenced by opposition from allied parties.

Support for Vijay, snub to BJP: AIADMK faction move sends ripples through NDA politics

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 11:32 (IST)

A faction within AIADMK, led by S.P. Velumani and C. Ve. Shanmugam, has announced support for the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This move intensifies pressure on party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami amid the ongoing leadership tussle following the party's electoral setbacks.

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expands cabinet, 23 new ministers take oath in Chennai

TNN / May 21, 2026, 15:23 (IST)

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet to 33 ministers, with 23 new additions taking the oath. Notably, first-time MLA Marie Wilson was appointed Finance Minister, replacing an experienced predecessor. This marks the first coalition cabinet in Tamil Nadu since independence, with Congress MLAs securing portfolios and a record seven Dalit ministers included.

AIADMK factions fight over legislature party leader post

May 12, 2026, 03:46 (IST)

AIADMK factions meet speaker, seek action against rivals

May 15, 2026, 01:19 (IST)

Tough bargaining on over cabinet berths

TNN / May 16, 2026, 22:14 (IST)

KC Venugopal emerges as key power centre in cabinet formation

TNN / May 17, 2026, 21:36 (IST)

SC collegium recommends 19 judges for Madras high court

TNN / May 20, 2026, 00:02 (IST)

In a meeting on Monday, the collegium approved three different proposals for appointment of judges presented by the state govt to the Union law minister and forwarded to the collegium.

S P Velumani bats for reinduction of Sasikala and T T V Dhinakaran

May 14, 2026, 02:02 (IST)

AIADMK fight gets uglier: EPS and rebel leaders trade charges

TNN / May 14, 2026, 02:02 (IST)

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Edappadi Palaniswami and rebel leader C Ve Shanmugam trade accusations of anti-party activities. Palaniswami removed several leaders, including Shanmugam and S P Velumani, for allegedly supporting a rival government in exchange for ministerial posts. Rebels counter, accusing Palaniswami of seeking DMK support to become Chief Minister.

Rift in AIADMK widens as party seniors hold separate meetings; rebels set to back Vijay during floor test

TNN / May 11, 2026, 01:35 (IST)

AIADMK faces a deepening internal conflict as senior leaders C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani convened a meeting with MLAs, reportedly garnering significant support. This gathering occurred concurrently with a separate district secretaries meeting led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.

'Dictatorial' EPS, dissent in DMK and a dummy horse: Why Tamil Nadu's two Dravidian giants are cracking from within

TNN / May 19, 2026, 00:09 (IST)

Following their election defeat, both DMK and AIADMK are experiencing internal unrest. AIADMK veteran S Semmalai resigned citing 'dictatorial approach' by EPS, while DMK's P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan announced a temporary break from politics. EPS also accused TVK of horse trading, as rebel AIADMK MLAs push for leadership changes.