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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party, TVK, emerged as the single largest in the assembly. Vijay secured the required majority with support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, unseating traditional Dravidian parties. He will seek a vote of confidence by May 13.

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Hardik Pandya has excelled for India in crunch T20 situations since 2024 but struggled to replicate that impact for Mumbai Indians. His bowling economy and batting strike rate dip sharply for MI, especially in death overs. Questions resurfaced after MI’s record 103-run loss to CSK, where Hardik avoided bowling late despite having overs left, highlighting his contrasting performances for franchise and country.

In a notable move, the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the expertise of retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as an adviser, shortly after Gupta wrapped up his role as a special observer for the recent assembly elections. Additionally, Shantanu Bala has been entrusted with the position of CM's private secretary.

Congress has a historic mandate and and the architect behind it is evident. The only thing standing in the way of announcing the CM is the Congress and its old instincts of factionalism, seniority and high-command management

App developer Rave has sued Apple in a US federal court. Rave alleges Apple removed its app from the App Store to reduce competition. This action allegedly harmed consumers by limiting cross-platform viewing. Rave seeks reinstatement and significant damages. Apple denies the claims, citing guideline violations. This case adds to Apple's ongoing App Store legal challenges.

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of another IPL record, needing just 28 runs against Mumbai Indians to become the first batter to score 1,000 IPL runs against them. This achievement would mark the fifth team he has surpassed this milestone against in his illustrious IPL career.