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The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which replaced the CJI with a Union minister on the selection panel. Petitioners argued the law undermines the Election Commission's autonomy and was passed with minimal debate due to MP suspensions. The court questioned its power to direct Parliament on lawmaking.

Srivaikuntam's 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a close contest between INC, AIADMK, and TVK. Historically, the seat has evenly split between Congress and AIADMK since 1977. The 2021 election saw INC win by over 15,000 votes, while AIADMK secured victories in 2016 and 2011.

In a surprising turn, P. L. A. Jeganath Mishra of TVK clinched victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, unseating established parties. DMK's N. Eramakrishnan secured second, with AIADMK's S. T. K. Jakkaiyan in third. The election saw key issues like irrigation and worker welfare dominate the campaign narrative.

DMK's Anitha R. Radhakrishnan has won against TVK's J Murugan by 5,872 votes. This victory follows previous wins for Radhakrishnan in 2021, 2016, and 2011, though with significantly larger margins. The constituency has a history of close contests between the DMK and AIADMK.

The Delhi High Court has issued a John Doe order to remove deepfake content infringing on Youtuber Bhuvan Bam's rights. This follows an earlier order protecting his personality rights. The court directed platforms like YouTube, Flipkart, Spotify, and Meta to take down unauthorized content and merchandise. This action aims to prevent irreparable harm to Bam and the public.

A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, sparking a political row. The BJP accused the ruling TMC of fostering lawlessness, while the TMC rejected the allegations and called for a professional investigation. The incident occurred shortly after the assembly poll results.

Madurai North's electoral landscape shows a close contest, with DMK's G. Thalapathi securing victory in 2021. Previous elections saw wins for AIADMK's V. V. Rajan Chellappa and A. K. Bose.

Telangana Rakshana Sena Chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha clarified her political fight is against her father K. Chandrashekar Rao as BRS president, not personally. She launched her new platform with a five-point 'Panchanjanyam' plan for 'Sarvodaya Telangana,' focusing on education, healthcare, farmer support, and employment. Kavitha also criticized the Congress government's welfare fund utilization and proposed federal structure changes.

Madurai South, a closely contested urban seat, saw MDMK's M. Boominathan win in 2021 under the DMK banner. Previously, AIADMK's S. S. Saravanan secured victory in 2016, and CPI(M)'s R. Annadurai in 2011.