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AIADMK faces continued exodus as former ministers Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, Kadambur C Raju, and M C Sampath defect to the ruling TVK. This move, along with their supporters, further weakens the AIADMK's organizational strength in key regions. More opposition leaders are anticipated to join TVK soon.

The govt sources said that chief secretary M Saikumar would accompany the chief minister to the Niti Aayog meeting.

SCTL seeks Rs 60 crore from Centre to revive long-pending project

Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), citing inability to serve the public under AIADMK leadership. Senior leaders expressed belief in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's ideals, mirroring MGR and Jayalalithaa, and pledged wholehearted support for TVK's future endeavors.

The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles

Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt won the men’s 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a personal-best time of 29:42.93. Karnataka’s Shivaji Parashuram collapsed from dehydration after finishing second and was later disqualified for stepping outside track limits. Harsh weather conditions saw eight athletes fail to finish. In the women’s event, Maharashtra’s Ravina Gayakwad claimed gold with a timing of 35:30.98.

Actress Shaun Romy expresses excitement for Malayalam cinema's festive season, highlighting the contrasting releases of 'Drishyam 3' and her upcoming musical horror-comedy 'Karakkam'. She praises Mohanlal's inspiring presence and shares details about 'Karakkam', a light-hearted supernatural comedy with a strong musical element. Meanwhile, 'Drishyam 3' continues its impressive worldwide box office run.

President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

Kerala's new Congress government is set to take shape. CM-designate V D Satheesan will present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to secure key portfolios. Several other leaders are also likely to be included. Final decisions on portfolios will be made after discussions with allies.

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.

Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's action thriller 'Patriot' sees a slowdown in its theatrical run, with day 13 collections dropping to Rs 35 lakhs. While the film has garnered Rs 79.29 crore worldwide, including strong overseas performance, domestic momentum is waning. Occupancy rates reflect this dip, with morning shows opening weakly.

India's space commercial arm, NSIL, is poised for a significant shift as a private sector leader, reportedly from Boeing, is the front-runner for its CMD post. This marks a departure from its history of being led by Isro insiders. The selection process is in its final stages, aiming to bring external expertise to the burgeoning space PSU.

The Congress-led UDF in Kerala is struggling to name its chief ministerial candidate over a week after winning the elections. Senior leaders are in Delhi for discussions, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge expected to make the final decision. Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal are the frontrunners amidst internal tussle and external criticism.

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.

Martin Joseph's Malayalam crime thriller 'Dridam', starring Shane Nigam as Sub Inspector Vijay Radhakrishnan, has received a U/A 16+ certificate and is set for release on May 8th. The film follows the young SI's struggle to solve a challenging murder case under immense pressure, with its trailer generating significant fan interest.