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Andhra Pradesh has cancelled the Scheduled Caste certificate of pastor Chintada Anand, citing his practice of Christianity, following a Supreme Court ruling. This marks a significant development after the apex court clarified that practicing Christians are ineligible for SC protections. Anand, born into an SC family, vows to contest the arbitrary cancellation, asserting his faith change doesn't alter his birthright.

Gurgaon's power grid suffered a major outage Friday evening due to a critical substation failure. Overheated equipment, an oil spill, and an explosion at the Sector 72 substation triggered a cascading breakdown, plunging large areas into darkness and disrupting services. Restoration efforts were underway through the night.

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.

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.

A transformer blast at a Gurgaon substation plunged vast areas into darkness, highlighting the strain on NCR's power grid amidst extreme heat and record demand. The incident disrupted services, impacting thousands of residents and underscoring the challenges of managing escalating electricity needs during heatwaves.

A major power outage plunged Gurgaon into darkness Friday evening due to a fault at a 220kV substation, exacerbating the city's struggle with soaring temperatures. The blackout disrupted essential services, including the Rapid Metro, leaving thousands without power and commuters stranded. Officials are working to restore supply, but repairs are expected to take hours.

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.

Rangasamy, who has been the longest-serving chief minister of Puducherry, presented a letter of support from the legislative assembly members demanding the right to form the government. The letter has been sent for the President's approval.

I'll be the only power centre, says Vijay after taking oath as TN CM

Following TVK's electoral success, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to form a government, with one group attempting to ally with TVK while the party's general secretary sought a tie-up with DMK. These maneuvers ultimately failed as Left parties opted to support TVK, thwarting the Dravidian majors' plans.

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy resigned from his post following the recent Assembly election results, where the NDA retained power. Rangasamy, a veteran leader and founder of AINRC, has served multiple terms as Chief Minister. His resignation marks another significant moment in Puducherry's evolving political landscape.

Tamil Nadu's government formation remains uncertain as TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. Allies are scrambling for numbers, with some extending support while others withdraw, creating a volatile political landscape. Efforts are underway to secure the necessary support to stake a claim to power.

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's 9th Chief Minister, marking a historic shift from the DMK and AIADMK dominance. He pledged "real secularism and social justice," immediately signing orders for free electricity and establishing task forces for women's safety and anti-narcotics.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam achieved a stunning debut, securing 14 out of 16 Chennai seats, even unseating the Chief Minister. The party credits its success to a strong appeal among Dalit voters, fishermen, and urban electorates seeking change, amplified by targeted digital campaigns and welfare promises resonating with women.

For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118.

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT). These deficiencies are causing significant delays in crucial insolvency and bankruptcy cases, potentially undermining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code's objectives. The court emphasized the urgent need for immediate remedial measures to prevent further frustration of the IBC's purpose.

Actor Jiiva fondly remembers director K. V. Anand on the 15th anniversary of their hit film 'Ko'. Jiiva expressed his gratitude, calling Anand an 'ever-living genius' and acknowledging the film's pivotal role in his career. Originally, Silambarasan was considered for the lead, but Jiiva's acceptance proved a significant turning point, establishing him as a lead actor.

Actor Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) and submitted a written apology for the controversial song "Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke." He pledged to sponsor the education of 50 tribal girls and ensure legal due diligence in future artist agreements to promote dignified representation of women and children.