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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance.

Responding to TOI readers’ queries on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Telangana, chief electoral officer C Sudarshan Reddy says BLOs will visit every home thrice to ensure accuracy

Victim’s Limbs Tied With Rope, Axed; Body Dumped Near Forest: Police

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

The vibrant atmosphere at Gandhi Maidan is preparing for an unforgettable swearing-in ceremony on May 7, as Bihar welcomes a new cabinet under BJP leadership. Esteemed guests, including Prime Minister Modi and prominent party figures from BJP, JD(U), LJP, and HAM, are expected to grace the event.

Southern Kerala witnessed a significant political shift in the 2026 assembly polls, with the LDF losing 24 seats in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha compared to 2021. This decline, marked by ministerial defeats and disintegration of traditional vote banks, points to anti-incumbency, leadership vulnerabilities, and evolving social coalitions.

In a bold assertion, the RJD has taken aim at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, pointing to the notable absence of prominent BJP leaders during his Rajya Sabha oath ceremony as a clear indication of his diminishing influence within the NDA framework. RJD representatives warned of potential backlash from the BJP, suggesting a desire for payback over previous grievances.

Delhi University's law faculty team clinched the CNLU-Cyber Law National Moot Court Competition, 2026, with National Law University, Delhi, securing the runner-up position. Over 50 institutions participated in the event hosted by Chanakya National Law University.

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda took a jibe at the opposition saying all parties, including Congress, are restricted to dynasty politics, while in sharp contrast, BJP is a family.

PATNA: The Election Commission has cleared the name of J P N Singh, commandant (BMP-2), Dehri-On-Sone, as the new SP of Munger.

The Union health ministry has taken cognizance of the agitation launched by AIIMS-Patna students against lack of faculty, floor space and equipment, and decided to send the DGHS (director general of health services) of India to the medical college-cum-hospital next week to talk to them.

The state government has set an ambitious plan for establishing 42 primary schools of international standards by the end of the next academic year.

The nominations for the various posts of the election for Allahabad University Teachers Association closed on Wednesday. Three teachers are in the fray for the post of president's post of the union.

PM Manmohan Singh who, along with home minister P Chidambaram, insisted on PJ Thomas's appointment as CVC, did not care for Sushma Swaraj's disapproval.

As per a railway release the list of injured is as follows:

HYDERABAD: The state government on Sunday effected a major reshuffle of IAS officers, transferring and posting 64 of them.

Madras high court on Friday sought response from the state government on a plea to take action against private schools which transport students more than the permitted numbers in school buses and autorickshaws. A division bench of Justices R Mahadevan and J Sathya Narayana Prasad sought response while hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by P Suyambulingam, a resident of Kanyakumari.

The CPI ministers on Tuesday opposed the bill to replace the Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Ordinance when the cabinet considered it for presenting it in the upcoming assembly session, it is learnt.

HYDERABAD: In a major reshuffle, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday dropped eight ministers and inducted eleven more taking the total strength of his cabinet to 39. The new ministers were sworn in at Raj Bhavan by Governor Dr C Rangarajan at a colourful function.