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)

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several NDA leaders. Alongside Adhikari, five ministers were inducted into the new Bengal cabinet, including senior BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Kshudiram Tudu, and Ashok Kirtania. Agnimitra Paul became the only woman minister in the initial cabinet lineup. The swearing-in ceremony marked a historic political shift in West Bengal after the BJP ended the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the State. (PC: X)

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged all opposition parties to unite against the BJP after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the State’s first BJP Chief Minister. Addressing supporters in Kolkata, Mamata described the BJP as the “first enemy” and appealed to Left parties, student groups, and national opposition forces to form a joint platform. Her remarks came after the BJP ended the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in West Bengal with a historic Assembly election victory. The political battle in Bengal is expected to intensify further as opposition parties prepare strategies to counter the BJP’s growing influence in the State. (PC: PTI)

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10 at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium after securing majority support from alliance partners and independent MLAs. The Governor cleared government formation following intense political negotiations involving VCK, CPI, CPI(M), Congress, and IUML support. The new government is expected to face a vote of confidence in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by May 13 to formally prove its majority. Vijay’s rise marks a historic political shift in the State, ending decades of dominance by the DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu politics. (PC: The Hindu)

Delhi has been placed under a high-security alert after intelligence agencies warned of possible terror attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at key locations across the capital. Security has been intensified at sensitive sites, including government buildings, crowded public areas, and BJP offices, with additional police deployment, barricading, and anti-sabotage checks underway. The alert follows recent arrests linked to Pakistan-backed terror modules allegedly planning attacks in Delhi and nearby regions. Authorities suspect reconnaissance was conducted at important religious and strategic sites. Bomb disposal squads, surveillance teams, and quick response units have also been activated as agencies work to prevent any possible attack. (PC: PTI)

Bangladesh’s ruling party, the Bangladesh Awami League led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister. The message praised the BJP’s electoral victory and wished prosperity for West Bengal and India. The development is being viewed as a significant diplomatic gesture amid changing political dynamics in eastern India. Adhikari’s swearing-in marks the end of the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the state. Political observers believe the outreach from Bangladesh could influence future regional cooperation and India-Bangladesh relations, especially concerning border and trade issues. (PC: X)

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin said the incoming government in the state should continue major welfare schemes introduced during the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime. Speaking amid ongoing government formation efforts, Stalin stressed the importance of political stability and avoiding another election in Tamil Nadu. He particularly highlighted schemes such as the free breakfast programme for schoolchildren and the ₹1,000 monthly assistance for women heads of households. Stalin also said the new administration should fulfil its election promises while protecting public welfare. His remarks came as parties extended support to Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government. (PC: PTI)

India successfully conducted a flight trial of an advanced Agni-V missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The Defence Ministry confirmed that the missile carried multiple payloads capable of striking different targets across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region. The successful test marks a major boost to India’s strategic defence and deterrence capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the achievement. The trial also demonstrated India’s growing expertise in advanced missile systems and placed the country among a select group possessing MIRV technology. (PC: X)

Actor-turned-politician Vijay faced five days of intense political uncertainty after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party but fell short of the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. TVK’s tally slipped from 108 to 107 because Vijay won two seats and had to vacate one. Congress support pushed the alliance to 112, while CPI and CPI(M) backing raised it to 116. Finally, support from VCK and other allies helped TVK cross the 118-seat majority mark, taking the alliance strength to 120 and clearing the way for Vijay to become Chief Minister.