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The popular Tamil television serial Punitha, starring Nimeshika Radhakrishnan, Ammu ramachandran, and Karthick Vasudevan, has concluded its successful run after 469 episodes. The family drama resonated with audiences through its emotional storyline and strong performances, leaving fans emotional after its finale.

Tamil Nadu's trust vote for CM-designate Vijay is overshadowed by a potential AIADMK rupture. Senior rebels are questioning party chief Palaniswami's leadership, accusing him of seeking an understanding with the rival DMK. This internal strife could signal the AIADMK's terminal decline as its MLAs consider shifting loyalty.

Senior AIADMK leader S Semmalai has resigned, citing deep dissatisfaction with the party's current state and recent developments post-elections. He expressed immense mental anguish, stating that internal infighting has damaged the party's image, even drawing ridicule from English newspapers. Semmalai, who felt sidelined after Jayalalithaa's death, lamented the party's deviation from its founding principles.

Following their election defeat, both DMK and AIADMK are experiencing internal unrest. AIADMK veteran S Semmalai resigned citing 'dictatorial approach' by EPS, while DMK's P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan announced a temporary break from politics. EPS also accused TVK of horse trading, as rebel AIADMK MLAs push for leadership changes.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister K A Sengottaiyan criticized AIADMK's weakening under Edappadi K. Palaniswami, attributing it to his leadership style. He also commented on the new TVK government, highlighting Chief Minister Vijay's financial crisis handling abilities and the government's swift actions on women's safety and liquor shop closures.

TTV Dhinakaran announced AMMK MLA S Kamaraj faces disqualification for supporting the ruling TVK government during a floor test. Dhinakaran accused Kamaraj of betrayal and stated the party will pursue disqualification, calling the TVK's acceptance of support 'horse-trading'. He removed Kamaraj from the party, vowing to take necessary steps.

Puthukkad, a rural constituency in Kerala's Thrissur district, has consistently seen LDF dominance since its 2011 delimitation. The CPI(M) has secured back-to-back victories, with K.K. ramachandran winning by a significant margin in the 2021 elections. The seat, integral to the Thrissur Lok Sabha region, garners high voter turnout from its predominantly rural, Hindu-Ezhava population.

Malavika Mohanan recently found herself dealing with an uncomfortable situation during a media interaction after she was asked a question involving Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. The actress responded sharply at the event, and after the clip began circulating widely on social media, she took to X to clarify her stance and call for respectful interactions.

Megastar Chiranjeevi personally congratulated Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on his historic election win, wishing him success and urging him to win people's love like MGR. Chiranjeevi expressed confidence in Vijay's ability to govern with a focus on public welfare and positive change. This follows Chiranjeevi's earlier viral social media praise and highlights his strong bond with Vijay's father, filmmaker S.

Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.

Posters critical of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi appeared in Wayanad amid a delay in naming Kerala's next Chief Minister. The UDF's sweeping victory has been overshadowed by internal deliberations and worker discontent. The Gandhi siblings were warned against seeking re-election from Wayanad, highlighting growing unease over the prolonged leadership uncertainty.

AIADMK faces a deepening power struggle as senior leaders and MLAs convene meetings amid electoral setbacks. Factions led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and S P Velumani are vying for legislature party leadership, with competing claims submitted to the pro-tem Speaker. This marks the third major split threat in the party's history.

K.A. Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician with a five-decade career, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming a 10-time legislator in Tamil Nadu. His journey began in grassroots politics in the 1970s, leading to significant roles, including School Education Minister. Following his expulsion from AIADMK, he joined the TVK party, further demonstrating his enduring political influence.