Spanish medical teams are preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife, Spain, after three passengers died from the rare Andes strain of hantavirus. The cruise ship arrived after weeks at sea and will remain isolated in the port of Granadilla. Doctors in Spain will examine all passengers and crew before they disembark. More than 100 people from 23 countries will be flown home on charter planes. The World Health Organization said the risk to the public in Spain is low. Spanish hospitals are on standby. Around 30 crew members will stay on board and sail the ship to the Netherlands. (PC: BBC)

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a grand ceremony in Chennai on Sunday. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader became the state's first non-Dravidian Chief Minister in nearly 60 years. Thousands of supporters celebrated across Tamil Nadu. Vijay's parents watched emotionally as he took oath. Actor Trisha Krishnan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the event. Nine ministers were also sworn in. Vijay's party won 108 seats and later secured support from Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML to form the government. He must now prove his majority in the Assembly through a floor test.

Mamata Banerjee has urged all opposition parties to unite against the BJP after her party's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. She said a joint platform should be formed in both Bengal and Delhi. Banerjee said senior lawyers, including Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, will help fight the case in court. She alleged that the election process was unfair. The BJP won 207 of 294 seats, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats. BJP leaders said they are focused on development and governance. (PC: Reuters)

Scientists in Thailand have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that may be able to infect humans. The virus belongs to the sarbecovirus family, which includes the viruses that caused SARS and Covid-19. Researchers found that the virus can attach to human ACE2 receptors, which help viruses enter cells. However, there is no evidence that the virus has infected humans or is spreading among people. Scientists said there is no immediate danger. They stressed the need to monitor bat viruses closely. The study highlights the importance of wildlife surveillance and global preparedness to prevent possible future outbreaks and protect public health worldwide.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history in the IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket. He reached the mark in just 514 balls during Rajasthan Royals' match against Gujarat Titans. He also became the youngest player to achieve this feat. Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 16 balls, including three sixes. With 30 sixes in the powerplay this season, he broke Abhishek Sharma's IPL record of 29. Sooryavanshi has already scored two IPL centuries in fewer than 40 balls, making him one of cricket's brightest young stars. (PC: PTI)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine may be coming to an end. He made the statement during Russia's Victory Day events in Moscow. Russia and Ukraine began a three-day ceasefire backed by US President Donald Trump. Both countries also agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, one of the biggest swaps since the war began. Putin said he is open to talks if both sides agree on a lasting peace plan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted cautiously. The war has caused heavy loss of life and destruction across Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022. (PC: Reuters)

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today at 10 am at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has secured the support of 120 MLAs, crossing the majority mark of 118 seats. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Chennai to attend the ceremony. Actor Trisha Krishnan and several political leaders are also expected to be present. Posters and banners have appeared across Chennai as supporters celebrate the occasion. Vijay's family has expressed happiness and confidence ahead of this important political moment.

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister since Independence, marking a historic political shift after the BJP’s massive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking after the oath ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, Adhikari promised to “rebuild Bengal” and restore the state’s education, culture, law and order, and economic strength. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and several NDA chief ministers attended the ceremony. Senior BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, and others also joined the new cabinet, ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the state. (PC: X)

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially appointed TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister-designate after the party secured support from allied parties, including VCK, CPI, CPI(M), Congress, and IUML. The backing pushed the alliance strength to 120 MLAs, crossing the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 10 am at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. The dramatic government formation process followed days of negotiations and political uncertainty after the Assembly election verdict. Vijay’s rise marks a historic political shift, ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in Tamil Nadu politics.

Péter Magyar was officially sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Magyar’s pro-European Tisza Party secured a landslide parliamentary victory, promising democratic reforms, anti-corruption measures, and stronger ties with the European Union. During his inauguration speech in Budapest, Magyar pledged to restore judicial independence, reform state media, and rebuild Hungary’s economy after years of political division. Celebrations erupted across the capital as supporters welcomed a major political shift. The new administration also signaled a return to closer cooperation with Western allies and EU institutions after years of strained relations. (PC: Reuters)