Ramakrishnan

AIADMK faces internal turmoil following a significant electoral defeat in Tamil Nadu, with divisions surfacing over leadership and potential support for the new TVK government. MLAs arrived in separate groups for the assembly, highlighting a visible rift and raising questions about the party's future cohesion and relevance.

AIADMK faces a deepening power struggle as senior leaders and MLAs convene meetings amid electoral setbacks. Factions led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and S P Velumani are vying for legislature party leadership, with competing claims submitted to the pro-tem Speaker. This marks the third major split threat in the party's history.

Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken a commanding lead in Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the majority mark with 95 seats. The ruling LDF faces a significant collapse, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in his constituency. The NDA is also showing strength, leading in four seats.

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'I, Nobody' has unveiled its teaser, giving viewers a first look at the much-awaited film.

In the 10th century, Tamil Nadu was home to an innovative system of village democracy that was quite ahead of its time. The Uthiramerur inscriptions from 920 CE illustrate a process where 30 ward representatives were elected, with specific qualifications like age, property ownership, and educational background.

The court was hearing an appeal filed by a Hindu man (appellant) challenging the order passed by a family court in Madurai.