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Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs Edappadi K Palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

Tamil Nadu assembly speaker JCD Prabhakar accepted the handwritten resignation of MLA Esakki Subaya, who joined the ruling TVK party. This follows the resignations of three other AIADMK MLAs who also joined TVK, reducing the rebel AIADMK camp's strength.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepted AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya's resignation, marking the fourth such departure in two days. This escalates internal turmoil within the opposition party, reducing its strength. Allegations of 'horse-trading' are rife as defectors join the ruling party, prompting AIADMK to threaten legal action if resignations aren't scrutinized.

Kerala High Court significantly enhanced sentences for 12 Attappadi mob lynching convicts, imposing three life imprisonments and hefty fines. While acquitting the first accused, the court reinstated charges under the SC/ST Act, stiffening the trial court's verdict. This ruling follows appeals by the state and Madhu's mother.

India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.

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Kumbhare to head Mumbai crime branch; Sakore promoted to joint commissioner of police in Navi Mumbai

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of "horse-trading" and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.