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Allies have right to decide: Kanimozhi after Congress ends alliance with DMK
After Congress ended its 55-year-old alliance with DMK and extended support to TVK’s Vijay to form a new Tamil Nadu government, DMK leader Kanimozhi said allies have the right to decide what they think is right. "We've won many elections together…I don't have anything to say about others, but of course we will continue our fight," she said.
Rajnikanth meets DMK chief Stalin after party loses in Tamil Nadu elections
Actor Rajinikanth met DMK chief MK Stalin after the party lost to TVK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. A Moneycontrol report said Rajinikanth used the visit to express solidarity with Stalin. Stalin also lost his constituency to TVK candidate VS Babu by nearly 8,700 votes. Rajinikanth had earlier congratulated Vijay for his "resounding victory" in the elections.
Rahul Gandhi will come for TVK chief Vijay's swearing-in ceremony: Congress leader
Congress' Praveen Chakravarthy said TVK chief Vijay spoke to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on the phone and invited them for the swearing-in ceremony. "Once the Governor gives the nod, and time for swearing-in is confirmed, Rahul Gandhi will come,” he said. Congress broke its alliance with DMK to extend support to Vijay to form Tamil Nadu government.
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorm and gusty wind warning issued for several states; list released
IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several states/UTs for May 7. Heavy rain is very likely over Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 50 kmph are expected in parts of UP, Bihar, MP, Maharashtra and northeastern states. Delhi, Punjab, Odisha and Telangana may also witness thunderstorm activity.
What is included in Delhi's heatwave response vans launched by CM Rekha Gupta?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flagged off 13 heatwave response vans for Delhi’s 13 districts on Wednesday. These vans are equipped with water coolers, first aid kits, ORS, caps and towels, which will be distributed to people during peak heat to provide relief. Gupta said the government has also instructed school authorities to provide water breaks to prevent dehydration among children.
Ended contract with I-PAC due to lack of funds: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party ended the contract with political consultant I-PAC due to lack of funds. "Yes, we had an association. They worked with us for a few months, but we're not able to continue because we do not have that kind of funding," Yadav said. I-PAC worked with TMC and DMK in recent state assembly polls.
Stray dog attacks 3-year-old boy in Karnataka’s Vijayapura
A three-year-old boy was attacked and dragged nearly 100 feet by a stray dog in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The incident, captured on CCTV, left the child seriously injured. Locals rushed to rescue him and took him to a hospital. The attack has sparked outrage, with residents demanding urgent action to control the growing stray dog menace.
TMC leaders involved in atrocities can't just declare themselves BJP members: BJP
BJP Chief Spokesperson Debjit Sarkar said that those associated with the TMC who have been involved in atrocities, unlawful activities, or intimidation cannot seek refuge in BJP to escape accountability. "No individual can become a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party through self-declaration," he added. Unless the party accepts you, you cannot claim to be a BJP member, he said.
Goa-made liquor worth ₹1.66 cr seized on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
The State Excise Department busted a major liquor smuggling racket in Thane after intercepting a truck carrying Goa-manufactured whisky worth ₹ 1.66 crore on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway. Officials said the accused used forged medicine invoices to transport 1,450 boxes containing over 12,500 litres of foreign liquor. Two men were arrested and further investigation is underway.
Old unrelated videos shared as post poll unrest in Bengal
Two unrelated videos falsely linked to the post-verdict unrest in West Bengal - one claiming that Bengal police is celebrating BJP’s victory and other claiming BJP workers set fire to the outgoing CM Mamata's residence. BOOM found that one clip of police dancing was from 2022 Ganesh Visarjan in Maharashtra, while another showing a house fire was from Bangladesh in January 2026.