Vijay’s Oath Delayed Amid Numbers Row As IUML Withdraws

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

South India State News

Tamil Nadu’s government formation deadlock continued on Friday after actor-politician Vijay reportedly failed to convince the Governor that he had the required majority support. The development has delayed the expected oath-taking ceremony again, even as TVK continues efforts to gather enough

South India State News

TVK Claims Support Of 121 MLAs – Reports

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Joseph Vijay has claimed the support of 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu, giving his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a possible majority in the 234-member Assembly. The claim has been made in TVK’s draft letter to the Governor, as government formation talks continue after the fractured election verdict. Vijay Claims Majority Support In Tamil Nadu […]

South India State News

DMK Seeks Separate Lok Sabha Seating From Congress

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The DMK has formally asked for a change in its Lok Sabha seating arrangement after its alliance with the Congress came to an end amid the Tamil Nadu government formation crisis. Party MP Kanimozhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing “changed political circumstances” after Congress chose to support Vijay’s TVK. DMK Ends Lok […]

South India State News

Vijay Likely To Meet Tamil Nadu Governor Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today amid continuing talks over government formation in Tamil Nadu. The meeting is expected to be closely watched as it would be Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor since the 2026 Assembly election results were declared. Vijay To Meet Governor Amid […]

North India State News

Bihar Mid-Day Meal Sickens 150 Children

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

More than 150 children fell ill after eating food served under the mid-day meal scheme at a government school in Bihar’s Saharsa district. The incident was reported at Middle School Balwaha in Mahishi block, where students complained of stomach pain, vomiting and dizziness shortly after eating the meal. Bihar Mid-Day Meal Case Reported In Saharsa […]

South India State News

KC Venugopal Leads Kerala CM Race

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has gained a strong edge in the race for Kerala Chief Minister after most Congress MLAs reportedly backed his name during consultations with central observers. The Congress high command is expected to take the final decision after reviewing the observers’ report. KC Venugopal Gets Majority MLA Support Venugopal reportedly […]

South India State News

Delhi High Court To Protect Tharoor’s Rights

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Delhi High Court has said it will pass an interim order protecting the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case linked to alleged deepfake videos circulating online. The court issued notice on his plea and indicated that relief would be granted against the alleged misuse of his name, image, voice and […]

East India State News

BJP To Pick West Bengal Chief Minister Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to formally elect its West Bengal legislature party leader today after its historic Assembly election victory in the state. The decision will clear the way for the next Chief Minister, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. BJP Begins West Bengal CM […]

South India State News

CPM To Decide On Tamil Nadu Support Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to hold key meetings today to decide its position on Tamil Nadu government formation after the 2026 Assembly election produced a hung verdict. The party is expected to discuss whether to support actor-politician Vijay’s TVK or the Dravidian coalition. CPM State Secretariat Meet At 10 Am The […]

South India State News

Congress Warns Against Tamil Nadu Manipulation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has warned against any attempt to manipulate government formation in the state after the 2026 Assembly election delivered a hung verdict. The party’s statement came as Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, continued efforts to secure enough support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Congress Says Do […]