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Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is mourning the loss of his mother, Mohini Mani, who passed away at 85 after battling age-related health issues. The family, who also lost Ajith's father last year, received condolences from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Ajith Kumar is reportedly returning from Dubai for the funeral.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar performed the final rites for his mother, Mohini, at the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium in Chennai. He rushed back from Dubai to be with his family for the deeply emotional ceremony. Several prominent figures from the Tamil film industry, including Chief Minister Vijay and actress Trisha, extended their condolences.

Congress returns to power in Tamil Nadu after 59 years with two legislators sworn in as ministers. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet, rewarding loyalists and allies, and notably inducted seven Dalit ministers, the highest ever. The new cabinet also features two Brahmin ministers and is one of the youngest in the state's history.

Chennai's representation in the state cabinet has been bolstered with the induction of two new MLAs, bringing the total number of ministers from the city to six. The expanded cabinet now comprises 33 ministers, with two berths potentially reserved for coalition partners. This marks a significant development with Congress MLAs joining the ministry for the first time.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet to 33 ministers, with 23 new additions taking the oath. Notably, first-time MLA Marie Wilson was appointed Finance Minister, replacing an experienced predecessor. This marks the first coalition cabinet in Tamil Nadu since independence, with Congress MLAs securing portfolios and a record seven Dalit ministers included.

Tamil Nadu's cabinet is set for an expansion, with two Congress legislators slated to be sworn in as ministers on Thursday. This move marks the Congress party's return to a ministry in the state after six decades. Notably, members of a specific AIADMK faction will not be included in this cabinet reshuffle, a decision influenced by opposition from allied parties.

Allotted tourism and higher education posts

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

DMK accuses Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of skipping Kerala CM V D Satheesan's swearing-in due to political concerns, including pending cases and a desire to maintain state-Centre rapport. Vijay is set to meet the Prime Minister in Delhi, prioritizing administrative duties and a financial white paper before visiting Kerala.

The Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan has announced portfolio allocations for the new cabinet. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will lead the government. He has retained key departments. Other ministers have been assigned portfolios including finance, health, and education. This marks a significant administrative development for the new government.

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor R V Arlekar on Sunday morning. Several of his party colleagues also took the oath as ministers. The event, which began with 'Vande Mataram' instead of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu', saw the presence of Rahul Gandhi and other notable figures.

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TVK leader Vijay is set to take charge of Home and Public Administration portfolios. Key party members are slated for significant roles, including Public Works, Municipal Administration, and Prohibition Enforcement. Other trusted aides are expected to handle Electricity and Commercial Taxes. Congress is likely to secure two ministerial positions, with a junior minister post also considered.