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Tamil Nadu braces for heavy showers across over 15 districts as the intense summer heat concludes. The India Meteorological Department forecasts significant rainfall in key regions, including Coimbatore and Salem, following a period of heatwave conditions. Residents can expect a welcome dip in maximum temperatures statewide starting May 31.

Heavy passenger rush at Coimbatore bus terminals on Tuesday night led to protests due to inadequate bus services and staff shortages.

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.

The Reserve Bank of India aggressively intervened, selling billions to defend the rupee against sustained pressure. This significant dollar selling, even before markets opened, helped the currency strengthen. Elevated oil prices remain a key concern, with policymakers considering further measures, including a potential interest rate hike, to stabilize the rupee.

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.

AIADMK's internal rift escalates across Tamil Nadu, with party offices becoming flashpoints for factional clashes. In Dindigul, a direct confrontation between former ministers over district control led to police intervention. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is gathering signatures for an emergency general council meeting, while the EPS faction threatens legal action against 25 MLAs for defying the party whip.

The IMD has announced the onset of the southwest monsoon, with the RMC in Chennai forecasting heavy rainfall in several Tamil Nadu districts over the next few days. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is influencing weather, bringing moderate to heavy showers to interior and western regions.

A tragic road accident near the Tiruppur-karur border claimed the lives of six people, including a police constable on duty. A lorry driver and the constable were hit by a speeding SUV while repositioning a damaged barricade. The SUV then crashed into the parked lorry, resulting in the fatalities.

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.