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The DMK is facing a tough time as many of its allies are now backing the TVK government. The Congress already joined the Cabinet, and IUML and VCK are set to follow. This leaves the DMK "almost friendless in politics." Even the Communists are giving outside support to TVK.
The Supreme Court needs better focus, not more judges. While the court faces a crushing workload, simply adding more judges might actually cause more lawsuits. Experts warned decades ago about the dangers of just increasing judge numbers. The court's real job is to solve tough legal issues, not just handle routine cases.
Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour brought "major outcomes for India's future," according to Minister Piyush Goyal. He slammed Rahul Gandhi's "traitor" remark, saying the world sees India as a trusted partner. The visit secured 57 outcomes shaping India's development and self-reliance, with Modi receiving three international awards.
Rahul Gandhi is really pushing hard on the NEET exam mess, saying Congress won't stop protesting "until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns." He's upset the Prime Minister hasn't taken charge or fired the education minister, especially with students suffering and some even losing their lives due to the paper leaks.
Iran's President Pezeshkian said the government will support the armed forces "with all its capacity." He stressed national unity and military strength are key to security. This comes as Iran faces rising tensions and nuclear talks, with its leader ordering enriched uranium to stay put, opposing US demands.
Jammu and Kashmir's government feels powerless, with Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary saying, "Bureaucrats are taking decisions, while the elected government has limited powers." He criticized recent demolitions, linking them to the lack of full statehood and the Centre-controlled bureaucracy making key decisions without elected officials' say.
A man arrested in Lucknow for Suvendu Adhikari's aide's murder was released by the CBI. They said it was a case of mistaken identity, as he wasn't the shooter. The CBI claimed, "Kolkata Police mistakenly arrested Raj Singh." The actual shooter was later caught.
At the Kerala Assembly swearing-in, former CPI(M) leaders T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan, now Independents, had interesting moments with Pinarayi Vijayan. Govindan approached Vijayan first, and Kunhikrishnan also greeted him. "Mr. Govindan had scored a decisive win," showing their surprising interactions after leaving the party.
The JD(S) is trying to win back Muslim voters by reaching out to former leaders like Iqbal Ansari and Roshan Baig. They want to rebuild trust, especially after joining the NDA. The party hopes to regain support from minority groups who may have left them.
Even though PM Modi asked for peace, West Bengal saw a lot of violence after the elections. Between May 4 and May 7, there were 64 violent incidents, and the BJP was involved in 42 of them. This happened even after Modi said, "let us end this endless cycle of violence."
Pinarayi Vijayan remains hopeful for the Left's comeback in Kerala, predicting a return to power. However, many party committees are blaming him and the state secretary for the election defeat, questioning his leadership and governance style. Some even challenged his selection as Opposition leader, saying "Kerala has changed."
Yogi Adityanath warned against offering namaz on roads in Uttar Pradesh, saying, "absolutely not." He stressed roads are for movement and prayers should be in designated places or in shifts. This sparked debate, with the Samajwadi Party accusing the BJP of using it to distract from governance issues.