As per sources , TVK is eyeing talks with the Congress, Left and smaller parties to put together numbers for a coalition Government .The halfway mark is 118 & TVK won 108 Seats. But a coalition with DMK or AIADMK cannot be ignored all together for long term political stability.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUMRdXIVBFc

Mamata Banerjee says she won't resign: What if a CM of a losing party doesn't step down? What does the law say

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/mamata-banerjee-refuses-to-resign-what-happens-if-a-cm-of-a-losing-party-doesnt-step-down-what-does-the-law-say-tmc-bjp-11778041951454.html

India is preparing for a major fuel transition — and it could change the way you buy and drive cars. The government is pushing to include high ethanol blends like E85 and E100 under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, signaling a long-term shift beyond the current E20 rollout.

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=N8lSG1sNBco

🚨🏏 The BCCI in India has announced the playoff schedule for the Tata IPL 2026, confirming a last-minute change of venue for the season finale following what it described as logistical and operational considerations.

Check full IPL 2026 playoffs schedule: https://www.livemint.com/s/1Ta2Dvk

To address this, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on May 4 launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), a new process of buying and trading gold digitally.

But first, let's understand what EGRs are before moving on to how they work: https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/nse-introduces-electronic-gold-receipts-what-are-they-how-to-trade-and-benefits-explained-11777959824814.html

Trump pauses “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz just days after launch, citing progress in Iran talks and diplomatic requests. As the offensive phase of “Operation Epic Fury” ends, the move comes amid rising Gulf tensions and fresh security threats near key oil routes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX0PbGqQJts

Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Wednesday.

http://livemint.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-government-formation-live-vijay-congress-mlas-dmk-results-2026-11778062446433.html

Cognizant may cut up to 15,000 jobs globally, with India facing the biggest hit, as AI-led restructuring accelerates. The shift highlights growing pressure on traditional tech roles and signals a new phase for hiring in the IT sector.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY9Ee7j-Rqw

West Bengal government employees are closely tracking developments on the 7th Pay Commission. As the new BJP government is set to take charge, here’s a look at how its potential implementation could impact salaries, allowances, pensions, and overall benefits

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/7th-pay-commission-for-west-bengal-govt-staff-will-bjp-govt-keep-its-poll-promise-here-is-what-we-know-11778058645712.html

Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could escalate sharply if ongoing negotiations fail to produce an agreement.

For more info 🔗 https://www.livemint.com/news/trump-threatens-renewed-strikes-on-iran-says-bombing-starts-if-nuclear-deal-not-reached-11778071530372.html

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he hopes no citizens will be forcibly repatriated following the BJP’s significant win in the recent assembly elections in the neighbouring Indian state.

The details 👉 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bangladesh-expects-no-pushbacks-from-india-after-bjp-win-in-west-bengal-assam-minister-11778070877779.html

Iran is reviewing a new proposal from the United States aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/iran-reviewing-us-proposal-to-end-war-but-calls-demands-excessive-and-unrealistic-11778083245360.html

Two confirmed hantavirus patients and one suspected case were evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde on Wednesday (May 6) as health authorities intensified efforts to contain a deadly outbreak onboard.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship-3-infected-patients-evacuated-to-netherlands-says-who-11778086698538.html

FBI Director Kash Patel has accused the FBI of misleading a secret surveillance court in order to obtain warrants used to monitor President Donald Trump and members of his circle during the 2016 presidential campaign and the years that followed.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/kash-patel-alleges-bogus-intelligence-fueled-russia-probe-targeting-trump-s-2016-campaign-11778076653828.html

#WATCH | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has described the gunning down of his close aide Chandranath Rath as a ‘cold-blooded murder’ and alleged that the killing was the result of 15 years of TMC's 'Mahajungle raj' in the state.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/suvendu-terms-aide-s-killing-cold-blooded-murder-calls-it-result-of-15-years-of-mahajungle-raj-11778117035830.html

Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on 6 May -- two days after the saffron party emerged victorious in West Bengal Elections.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-was-chandranath-rath-ex-iaf-serviceman-who-became-suvendu-adhikaris-trusted-aide-tmc-bjp-bengal-11778118235918.html

Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a U.S. class action lawsuit over its promoted AI features for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The case centres on claims that the company marketed advanced “Apple Intelligence” capabilities, including upgrades to Siri, that were not available at the time of sale. Under the proposed settlement, eligible buyers who purchased devices within a specified period may receive payouts ranging from $25 to $95.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyqGbOaJEE0

Skyroot Aerospace has secured $60 million in capital at a pre-money valuation of $1.1 billion, pushing the Hyderabad-based launch vehicle startup into unicorn area and displaying the investor confidence in India's privately-owned space sector.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/skyroot-aerospace-raises-60-million-1-1-billion-valuation-ahead-of-launch-11778123942222.html

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti says, "We struck and decimated their 9 terrorist camps on 7th May. The proof is there for everybody to see. We struck 11 of their airfields. We destroyed 13 of their aircraft either on the ground or in the air, including one high-value airborne asset at a record distance of 300 kilometers plus."

The Supreme Court has sent the high-profile dispute between Priya Sachdev Kapur and Rani Kapur over Sunjay Kapur's personal assets for mediation by former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sunjay-kapur-mother-wife-dispute-former-cji-chandrachud-mediation-personal-assets-priya-kapur-rani-kapur-sona-comstar-11778138496517.html

#MintMarkets | Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty 50 ends above 24,300; mid, small-cap indices jump 1%

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-sensex-falls-114-points-nifty-50-ends-above-24-300-mid-small-cap-indices-jump-1-11778147756038.html