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The popular Tamil television serial Punitha, starring Nimeshika Radhakrishnan, Ammu Ramachandran, and Karthick Vasudevan, has concluded its successful run after 469 episodes. The family drama resonated with audiences through its emotional storyline and strong performances, leaving fans emotional after its finale.

Puthukkad, a rural constituency in Kerala's Thrissur district, has consistently seen LDF dominance since its 2011 delimitation. The CPI(M) has secured back-to-back victories, with K.K. Ramachandran winning by a significant margin in the 2021 elections. The seat, integral to the Thrissur Lok Sabha region, garners high voter turnout from its predominantly rural, Hindu-Ezhava population.

Tamil Nadu's trust vote for CM-designate Vijay is overshadowed by a potential AIADMK rupture. Senior rebels are questioning party chief Palaniswami's leadership, accusing him of seeking an understanding with the rival DMK. This internal strife could signal the AIADMK's terminal decline as its MLAs consider shifting loyalty.

Sivasankar. S.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kunnam constituency with a margin of 15557 votes. He garnered 87237 votes, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Saranya. A came second with 71680 votes.

Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.

K.A. Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician with a five-decade career, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming a 10-time legislator in Tamil Nadu. His journey began in grassroots politics in the 1970s, leading to significant roles, including School Education Minister. Following his expulsion from AIADMK, he joined the TVK party, further demonstrating his enduring political influence.

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.

Posters critical of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi appeared in Wayanad amid a delay in naming Kerala's next Chief Minister. The UDF's sweeping victory has been overshadowed by internal deliberations and worker discontent. The Gandhi siblings were warned against seeking re-election from Wayanad, highlighting growing unease over the prolonged leadership uncertainty.

Munusamy stated that the media was spreading misinformation suggesting that the AIADMK would extend support to Vijay’s party.

C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a significant political shift. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay and assured continued central government support for the state's welfare. Vijay's party, TVK, secured victory in the 2026 elections, ending the dominance of Dravidian parties.

Legendary actress Manorama holds a unique record, having shared screen space with seven South Indian Chief Ministers, including Annadurai, Karunanidhi, MGR, and Jayalalithaa. Despite her immense success and a career spanning over 1,500 films, she harbored an unfulfilled dream of portraying a transgender character.