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C Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on Sunday at 10 am. He secured the required majority with support from Congress, CPI, CPM, VCK, and IUML. The governor has directed Vijay to seek a vote of confidence in the assembly by May 13.

A boat explosion near Miami's Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon sent at least 11 people to hospitals. Emergency crews responded to the "possible vessel explosion" in Biscayne Bay, a popular party spot. A charter boat was involved, with preliminary information suggesting a potential gas leak. A large-scale rescue operation was launched, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.

India is the only major oil importing country to have not raised prices through the West Asia crisis. With polls now over, the government may have no choice but to pass the cost of rising crude to to the consumer

Gujarat Titans surged to second place with a dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, significantly boosting their playoff chances to 72.52%. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan starred with the bat, while Rashid Khan impressed with the ball. Despite the loss, Rajasthan Royals maintain a higher overall playoff probability due to their easier remaining schedule.

A trespasser was killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines flight during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The individual had breached security by jumping the perimeter fence and running onto the runway. Seventeen people were injured in the incident, with the pilot stopping takeoff procedures immediately.

The cricket board has taken exception to the presence of unauthorised persons in team dugouts and hotels as well team owners' interactions with players and match officials.

A US-based businessman, Graham Walker, gifted his 540 employees a staggering $240 million from the $1.7 billion sale of his family's company, Fibrebond Corp. This generous act, where workers received an average of $443,000, stemmed from a condition Walker imposed before the sale to power-management giant Eaton.

Ravindra Jadeja unveiled a novel "player in pocket" celebration after dismissing Jos Buttler during the Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match. This fresh gesture added a new dimension to his iconic on-field expressions, following a crucial wicket taken by Donovan Ferreira.

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are deliberating on the next Chief Minister of Kerala. V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala are the key contenders. The party is also addressing factional protests. A decision is expected soon after consulting with party legislators and allies. The leadership aims for consensus to avoid internal discord.