chief minister of tamil nadu C Joseph Vijay took office on Sunday, starting with a series of political, administrative and symbolic moves.Events starting from the oath-taking ceremony include his impromptu moments, his first law and order review meeting at the secretariat, welfare announcements, appointment of interim Speaker and the controversy over etiquette at the oath-taking event.Vijay officially assumed office after leading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a historic victory in the 2026 assembly elections.
Vijay goes off script
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay sought to transform his swearing-in ceremony into a broader political statement after briefly deviating from the official text of his swearing-in at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.“I will adhere to the rule of law, do things honestly, eliminate hatred, and work honestly for people from all walks of life. I swear to God, I swear. He raised his right hand and made it into a fist. His move drew loud cheers from party workers and supporters.However, the Alka governor intervened and asked Vijay to read only the official text of the oath. Vijay then sought clarification from the governor and completed the oath based on the written document provided to him.
tamil song controversy
The Communist Party of India criticized Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony and objected to the order of songs played during government functions.CPI state secretary M Veerapandian questioned why “Tamil Thai Vaazhthu” was not given priority during the event.“Tamil invocations must always be given priority in Tamil Nadu government functions. Tamil Nadu Vitri Kazhagam should ensure that what happened during the oath-taking ceremony is not repeated in future,” he said.Veerapandian said that it is the practice in Tamil Nadu to start official programs with “Tamil Thai Vaazhthu” and end with the national anthem. He also objected to the inclusion of ‘Vande Mataram’ before the Tamil invocation.
Vijay holds secretariat meeting
After assuming office, Vijay chaired the first review meeting at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat to discuss the law and order situation in the state.The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary M Saikumar, Principal Secretary Home, Prohibition Department K Manivasan, Inspector General of Police Sandeep Rai Rathore, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister P Senthilkumar, Secretary to the Chief Minister G Lakshmi Priya, Principal Secretary Public Sector Rita Harish Thakkar and senior police officers.He called for a “new era” of secular, transparent governance, announced the upcoming white paper on the country’s finances, claimed that the previous government left behind a debt of 10 billion rupees and an empty treasury, and prioritized education, infrastructure, water and women’s safety, while approving 200 liberal power units and task forces on drugs and women’s safety.
17th tamil nadu assembly scheduled
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat has announced that the first meeting of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will be held on Monday, May 11, at 9:30 am at the Assembly Hall in Chennai.Newly elected MLAs will be sworn in during the meeting.According to official sources, the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:30 am.
Tamil Nadu appoints former DMK MLA as interim Speaker
Newly elected TVK MLA MV Karuppaiah was sworn in as the interim Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Governor Arlekar in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.Karuppaiah, who was elected from Sholavandan constituency, will administer the oath-taking ceremony to the newly elected MLAs.An official press release from the Parliament Secretariat also said that Vijay had resigned from the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency before assuming office and retained the Perampur seat.
Three Indian-origin men convicted of murdering elderly couple in Canada; husband suffocated with duct tape, wife beaten with hammer
Joanne and Arnold Jong 2022
Three Canadian men of Indian origin have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of an elderly couple at their home in Abbotsford, British Columbia. According to CBC News, it has been nearly four years since the incident.B.C. Supreme Court Justice Brenda Brown on Friday found Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor guilty in the deaths of Arnold De Jong and Joanne De Jong, who were found dead in their Abbotsford home on May 9, 2022.The judge agreed with prosecutors that the murder was planned and carried out for money.The courtroom was packed with relatives and friends of the de Jong family.Arnold, 77, and Joanne DeJong, 76, were found dead in separate bedrooms of their home on Arcadia Road in east Abbotsford. Court proceedings revealed disturbing details of the killing.Joanne was found tied to the bed and covered in blood. Pathologists determined she died from stab wounds to the neck and blunt force trauma to the head, believed to have been caused by a screwdriver and a hammer.Arnold was found in another bedroom with his hands and feet bound. His head and face were tightly wrapped with tape. The court heard he died from asphyxiation.The couple knew the three defendants before the killings. Abhijit Singh owned a cleaning company and two other men worked for him. The company had performed work at DeJong’s residence on several occasions before the murder.The trio planned to break into the couple’s home and then kill them. These individuals then used the victims’ stolen credit cards, checks, and identification to make purchases, withdraw money, and pay off debts.DNA evidence also linked the three men to the crime. Investigators found DNA in the house, on the rope that tied Arnold DeJong and on a metal baseball bat recovered from the suspect’s car.Abhijit Singh also did some searches on the internet after the news of his death came to light. The searches were “extraordinarily harsh” and included questions about how Canada punishes murderers.Defense attorneys argued throughout the trial that the killings were not planned and called the incident a robbery that got out of hand. They claim there is no direct evidence that their clients intended to kill the couple.Judge Brown rejected that argument.The judge said he was told the couple would have recognized them because they had previously worked at the house, which was why the couple were not alive.Family members expressed relief after the ruling but said the pain of losing their parents remains unbearable.“[It] “I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest,” daughter Sandra Battle said after hearing the verdict.She added: “I think it’s gratifying because I know the judge saw what was going on and she was able to act on that.”Kimberley Coleman, another daughter, said: “They are people who can never be replaced…There was so much about them that was very special to us and we miss it every day.”The sentencing of Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor is scheduled for May 28. Under Canadian law, a first-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole for 25 years.
‘ABVP is built on strong organizational principles’: RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Yashwantrao Kelkar centenary commemorations
Kuomintang (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday participated in an event titled ‘Priya Kelkar Ji’ organized to commemorate the birth centenary of Yashwant Rao Kelkar, organizational architect and former state president Akhil Bharatiya Vidyati Parishad (ABVP), an RSS-affiliated student organization.The program is organized by ABVP Delhi Chapter at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civic Center in the national capital.Addressing the gathering, Hosabale said: “Kekal lucky The organizing principles that provide a solid foundation for the ABVP. He ensured that ABVP was not limited to agitation but was steered towards constructive work, representation and nation building. “
Dattatreya Hosabale
He added: “Kyle Carr lucky An ideal model of organizational life is proposed. He was a man who brought everyone together without any jealousy or resentment. His life remains an eternal source of inspiration for workers. “During the programme, an acting group led by Milind Bhadge from Pune performed ‘Priya Kelkar Ji’, which depicted the life, thoughts and organizational methods of the late ABVP chief.
Dattatreya Hosabale
Also present were several current and former ABVP office-bearers, including state president Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, among others. The event was attended by senior RSS members, vice-chancellors, registrars and professors from various universities, Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Delhi government ministers, officials of other Sangh-affiliated organizations and a large number of students.Yashwantrao Kelkar was born on 25 April 1925 in Pandharpur (Solapur), Maharashtra. In 1945, he became an RSS pracharak. In 1955, he started teaching English at the National College and, on the instructions of the Sangh, started working for the ABVP.
Today’s IPL matches: Hardik Pandya not in action as RCB opts to take on MI
Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bowl first mumbai indians In a crucial IPL 2026 match. RCB entered the match under pressure after recent losses to Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Supergiants, which dropped them to fourth in the points table. While they remain firmly in playoff contention, their cushion against chasing teams has been significantly reduced.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are currently in ninth place and are in danger of being eliminated despite winning their last match. Another defeat and they could be on the verge of elimination. MI regular captain Hardik Pandya Since he was unable to participate in the previous game, he also missed this game.Tossing, Captain MI Suryakumar Yadav Said the team was “very confident” of batting first on the black soil wicket and believed scoreboard pressure would be important later in the game. “It’s a big surface and running on the board always puts pressure on the opposition,” he said, while also admitting that the team has been working hard to improve its bowling performance. RCB captain rajapatidar Said it was a “very obvious” decision to bowl first as the pitch was hard and the chasing conditions were favourable. “We suffered some losses but it’s important to stay in the moment and focus on our strengths,” Patidar said. He added that RCB is more focused on improving their own game rather than worrying about other teams.team:mumbai indians (XI played): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav (centre), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bose Bosch), Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar.Royal Challengers Bangalore (Play Eleven): Virat KohliJacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Arnold crash: Police arrest attempted murder suspect after car hits five men
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car knocked down five men in the Nottinghamshire town of Arnold at around 1.10am on Saturday. One of the victims is in critical condition in hospital, while the other four suffered minor injuries in the incident downtown, according to a police statement.According to Guardian sources, the pair got into an argument in Arnold town center before the incident, leading to a red Vauxhall Astra approaching them. In addition, a man was subsequently arrested by the police and is still under further investigation.According to Nottinghamshire Police, the driver left the crime scene on foot before abandoning the vehicle. Early Saturday morning, police appeared to have successfully arrested a suspect in connection with the case. Additionally, counterterrorism officials appear not to be involved in the investigation because the threats were limited to individuals.Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, said police had updated the family of the seriously injured man. A team of experts is currently working with the victim’s family, while hospital doctors treat the victim.Burrow told the community that detectives are currently gathering evidence related to the case and not to engage in any form of speculation. She confirmed an investigation was ongoing and police were keeping a very open mind about the circumstances leading up to the crime.Police forces carried out a number of activities at the accident scene over the weekend. They searched the city center for any evidence, interviewed witnesses and analyzed video footage from around the scene. Residents in the town reported an increase in the number of emergency services in some areas of Arnold late at night.The police team is appealing for any witnesses to the collision and the events preceding this incident to come forward. Investigators are specifically looking for any evidence such as CCTV, dash cam, doorbell and smartphone footage.Members of the public are advised to share any useful information directly with Nottinghamshire Police, or anonymously with Crimestoppers, as it may be useful to investigators trying to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the crash.Residents of Arnold woke up on Saturday to news of a major police investigation in the busy Nottinghamshire town. It is understood police visibility has been increased during the investigation, which also included traffic disruption in some areas around the incident.
Urvil Patel enters IPL folklore as the first batsman in history to…
Urvil Patel makes one of the most shocking starts in IPL history chennai super kingsAgainst Lucknow Supergiants, the record was broken at a pace rarely seen in T20 cricket.The CSK batsman became the first player in IPL history to hit six sixes in the first eight balls of an innings. While he has faced just eight overs, Uwel has smashed 41 not out, easily surpassing the all-time best score of 33 not out after eight balls in IPL history.What was even more amazing was that he destroyed LSG’s bowling attack with absolute control and confidence. With every loose pass disappearing into the stands, Uwell unleashed a fearless power strike that instantly changed the momentum for Chennai.His explosive start quickly turned into another historic milestone. Uvir’s half-century in just 13 balls equaled the fastest fifty-ball haul in IPL history, while Yashasvi Jaiswal’s iconic knock against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 also equaled the record.Uvel’s attacks did not stop there. He also recorded the highest score in the first 10 innings of the IPL, reaching 42 not out, surpassing some of the most powerful batsmen in the history of the league.Even before winning the IPL Hero, Uvir was already known as one of India’s most devastating domestic batsmen. 2024/25 period Syed Mushtaq Ali He scored a century against Tripura in just 28 balls against Gujarat, which remains the joint-second-fastest hundred in men’s T20 cricket.His stunning 65 off 23 balls against LSG also made him one of the most destructive batsmen CSK has ever produced.CSK’s highest hitting rate in a single game (at least 20 balls faced)348 – 87(25) – Suresh Raina vs PBKS, Mumbai WS, 2014 Qualifier 2282.6 – 65(23) – Uvir Patel vs LSG, Chennai, 2026266.66 – 72*(27) – Ambati Rayudu vs MI, Delhi, 2021255 – 51*(20) – MS Dhoni vs MI, Bangalore, Eliminator 2012247.82 – 57(23) – Dewald Breves vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2025From domestic cricket to the IPL stage, Urvil Patel’s rise is now driven by his extraordinary ability to change the game in a few overs.
Evening News Report: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs first secretariat meeting; Iran responds to US through Pakistan and others
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Presided over the first secretariat meeting after taking the oath.- Security scare erupts in Bengaluru after gelatin sticks were found near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue.
- As tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran responded to the U.S. overtures through Pakistan.
- Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony officially begins
van der matalan sparking political debate in Tamil Nadu. - Passengers evacuated from
quarantined cruise ship fatal afterhantavirus outbreak .
Here are the day’s top stories:
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay presides over first secretariat meeting after taking oath
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK CEO C Joseph Vijay chaired his first formal meeting at the state secretariat after assuming office to review the law and order situation across the state with senior officials. The development comes ahead of the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly, scheduled to begin on May 11, where the newly elected MLAs will take oath. Follow real-time updates
Bengaluru security scare ahead Prime Minister Modi’s visit After discovering gelatin sticks
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, two gelatin sticks were found near the main event venue in Bengaluru, triggering a major security alert. Police said the explosives were discovered during a routine security check about 3 kilometers from the prime minister’s scheduled arrival location. Read more
Tensions escalate in Hormuz, Iran responds to US via Pakistan
Iran has reportedly responded to the US overtures through Pakistan amid ongoing tensions in the region. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the negotiations did not amount to surrender and stressed that Tehran would defend its national interests. At the same time, Iranian state media said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued new wartime directives. Follow real-time updates
Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony begins with full Vande Mataram ceremony, triggering political buzz
The swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK Chairman Vijay started with a full rendition of Vande Mataram instead of the traditional Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, raising eyebrows. The move was widely seen as a political message, in line with the Center’s push for the national anthem to be more prominent. Read more
Passengers begin evacuating from quarantined cruise ship amid hantavirus scare
Passengers aboard the quarantined MV Hondius cruise ship have begun disembarking in Spain’s Canary Islands after an outbreak of a deadly hantavirus linked to a rare strain of the Andean virus killed three people and infected several others. Authorities said more than 140 passengers and crew members were still asymptomatic when evacuations began near Tenerife. Read more
Pakistan minister calls himself ‘ordinary worker’ for Army Chief Munir, sparking outrage on social media
LAHORE: A Pakistani minister’s description of himself as an “ordinary worker” for Field Marshal Asim Munir has sparked outrage on social media, with critics saying the remarks highlighted the military’s growing influence in civilian politics in the country.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, a close aide to the prime minister, said: “As a rank-and-file in the team led by Prime Minister Sherbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, I want to assure the public that as oil prices fall in the international market, we will reduce oil prices at the same pace.”
The minister’s comments sparked a backlash on social media, with critics questioning how far the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz is willing to go to appease the military establishment in what many describe as Pakistan’s “hybrid” governance system.
“When ministers start presenting themselves as ‘humble workers’ to the powerful rather than representatives of the people, one has to ask is this a democracy or a court of loyal servants?” Fatima Malik wrote on X.
Another user Mohsin Ali Khan said: “Ali Pervaiz Malik is just telling the truth, today’s federal minister is nothing but a humble worker of a military general.”
Waqar Ahmed posted, “A humble functionary of the Field Marshal. Muslim League-North has fallen so deep that calling it a party now is like an insult to politics itself.”
“Ministers now seem to have completely shed any pretense of political restraint. They no longer pretend to fully uphold democracy. Unbelievable,” journalist Maleha Hashemi posted on social media.
Senior TV anchor Talat Hussain said it was “shameful” for ministers to talk about public “relief” while leaving citizens to bear the burden of a sharp rise in oil prices.
“It is equally disgraceful,” he said, “that ministers sit in front of television cameras congratulating each other on their performance while the majority of the public struggle in dire economic conditions.”
“The entire ruling establishment seems to believe that wartime victory entitles them to look down upon the suffering of the people. This is simply disgraceful,” he added.
Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that the country has established a “hybrid system”.
This article was generated from automated news agency feeds without modifications to the text.
Urvil Patel writes history as he breaks 50-year-old joint fastest record in IPL against LSG
Urvil Patel etched his name in the IPL history books with his stunning attack against Lucknow Super Giants and broke the joint-fastest 50 in the tournament during the tournament. chennai super kingsChasing 204 at Chepauk.The explosive batsman completed a stunning half-century in just 13 balls, equaling the all-time IPL record previously held by him. Yashasvi Jaiswalhe achieved the feat in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Uvir also became the first batsman in IPL history to hit six sixes in the first eight balls of an innings. He smashed 41 runs in just 8 deliveries, breaking the best record of 33 runs off 8 balls in IPL history.CSK started aggressively, posting 45 in the first over, but the momentum briefly shifted when Sanju Samson made a quick 28 off just 14 balls after being dismissed by Digvesh Singh Rathi. LSG sensed an opportunity considering Chennai’s struggles in chasing in recent matches and the departure of their leading run-scorer.But Uvir Patel’s intervention completely changed the game within minutes.Young batsman launches brutal attack Avish Khan In the fifth over, three consecutive sixes were hit and 25 runs were scored from the over. Avesh repeatedly failed to achieve his goals, while Urvil punished every mistake with fearless intent.One delivery disappeared high over mid-wicket and then another was forcefully hit outside mid-wicket. LSG suddenly found themselves under intense pressure as Chepauk burst into celebration with a late push deep into the stands.If Game 5 was devastating, Game 6 was absolute chaos.Uwel targeted Digvesh Rathi in the final over of the powerplay and unleashed another six-hit masterclass. He hit a slew of sixes at mid-wicket and long off, including a stunning 98-metre knock. The boundaries kept flowing as CSK once again took a 25-run lead, completely turning the tide in their favour.At that time, Uwel was rewriting IPL records.The right-hander became the first batsman in IPL history to hit six sixes in the first eight balls of an innings. He scored 41 runs off just 8 balls, breaking the best record of 33 runs off 8 balls in IPL history.Fastest IPL Top 50 (by ball count)13 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 202313 – Uvir Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 202614 – KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 201814 – Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 202214 – Romario Sheppard (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025Soon after, Uwel reached a stunning half-century off just 13 balls, equaling Jaiswal’s long-standing IPL record.During his stunning start, he also climbed to the top of another elite list.Highest score after first 10 balls of IPL innings42* – Uvir Patel vs LSG, Chennai, 202641* – AB de Villiers vs MI, Bengaluru, 201541* – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs KKR, Kolkata, 202340* – Abhishek Sharma vs DC, Delhi, 202439* – Romario Sheppard vs DC, Mumbai WS, 202439* – Priyansh Arya vs CSK, Chennai, 2026Urvil’s sensational innings finally came to an end when Shahbaz Ahmed deceived Urvil with a slower delivery outside off. The batsman hit the ball with both hands and flattened the ball to deeper extra cover where Avesh Khan completed the catch. Uwell departed after scoring a staggering 65 in just 23 balls, hitting two fours and eight sixes in one of the most devastating knocks in IPL history.What started as a tough chase soon turned into a memorable night of power-hitting, with Uvir Patel’s innings instantly entering IPL folklore.
Israel builds and defends secret bases in Iraq to fight Iran: report
Israel built a secret military facility in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and later conducted airstrikes against Iraqi forces after they approached the site, the Wall Street Journal reported.The report said the secret facility was built shortly before the conflict with Iran began and that the United States had prior knowledge. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched air strikes against the Islamic Republic, triggering a war in the Middle East.The base is said to house Israeli special forces and is a logistics center for air operations against Iran.
The site includes search and rescue teams prepared to provide assistance if an Israeli pilot is shot down while on a mission over Iranian territory, the report said. However, no Israeli pilots were reportedly killed in the battle.The report further stated that after an American F-15 fighter jet was shot down near Isfahan, Iran, Israel offered to assist in the recovery operation, but the US military independently recovered the pilot and weapons systems officer. Israel has reportedly carried out attacks related to ensuring recovery efforts.
How a secret base was almost exposed
The base was left virtually exposed in early March after local shepherds alerted Iraqi authorities to unusual activity in the area, including the movement of helicopters. Iraqi troops were then sent in to investigate.This prompted Israeli airstrikes to prevent Iraqi forces from reaching the facility. Baghdad condemned the incident at the time, saying an Iraqi soldier had been killed.“This reckless operation was carried out without coordination or approval,” Qais Mohammadavi, deputy commander of Iraq’s Joint Operations Command, told state media.Later that month, Iraq filed a complaint with the United Nations, alleging foreign involvement in the attack and initially blaming the United States. However, sources cited in the report deny Washington’s involvement.
Will the United States and Iran restart negotiations?
The report also said that Washington and Tehran may resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan, with mediation efforts focused on drafting a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at establishing a framework for a month-long negotiating process aimed at easing tensions.An initial 15-day ceasefire came into effect on April 8, but preliminary talks held in Islamabad on April 11 failed to produce a lasting agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump later extended the truce without setting an end date.(with ANI input)
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