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A rebel group of 30 AIADMK MLAs led by S.P. Velumani & C.V. Shanmugam has announced support for TVK, just a day before the floor test. The faction accused EPS of betraying AIADMK's founding principles & said supporting TVK respects the people's mandateafter Vijay's party emerged as the largest Party
CM C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 government-run liquor shops located within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands in Tamil Nadu. The order will be implemented within two weeks and is intended to promote public welfare.
Realme has confirmed that the Realme 16T 5G will launch on May 22, 2026. The phone will feature an 8,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, 6.8-inch 144Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 50MP primary camera. It will be available through Flipkart, Realme's website and retail stores
HP launched the OmniPad 12 in India, an Android tablet with a detachable keyboard, 12-inch 2K display, Snapdragon processor, 8GB RAM and up to 18 hours battery life. Priced at ₹48,999, it will be available from June via HP online store, Amazon, Reliance and HP World stores.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay met former CM and DMK chief M.K. Stalin at his Alwarpet residence in Chennai in a courtesy visit ahead of the May 13 floor test. Stalin and Udhayanidhi welcomed Vijay warmly, exchanging greetings, shawls and bouquets.
C. Joseph Vijay made his Tamil Nadu Assembly debut on May 11, 2026, a day after taking oath as Chief Minister. TVK formed the government with 120 seats after alliance support. His debut comes amid oath protocol debate, fiscal claims and a May 13 floor test.
iQOO 15T is expected to launch in China on May 20 with the iQOO Pad 6 Pro and TWS 5i. The gaming phone may feature a Dimensity 9500 chip, Q3 gaming chip, 6.82-inch 2K 144Hz OLED display, 8,000mAh battery, 100W charging and a 200MP camera.
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is set to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after securing majority support in the 234-member Assembly. Following backing from Congress, VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and IUML, Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and officially staked claim to form
Vivo X500 series has reportedly been spotted on the IMEI database, suggesting early development. The lineup may include Vivo X500, X500 Pro and a new X500e model, with 144Hz displays, Dimensity 9600 chipsets, 7,000mAh battery, 100W charging and upgraded cameras.
TVK chief Vijay's swearing-in has been delayed after his party fell short of the 118-seat majority mark despite winning 108 seats. With support talks involving Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and others, Vijay has met Governor R.V. Arlekar multiple times to stake a claim to form the government.
Samsung has launched its new AI-powered Mini LED TV lineup in India, starting at Rs 42,990. The range offers Mini LED display tech, NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, Motion Xcelerator 144Hz, AI sound, Knox security, SmartThings, One UI Tizen, and up to seven years of OS upgrades.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods are reportedly nearing completion, with testing already underway and the design almost finalised. The earbuds are expected to use built-in cameras for Siri-powered AI features, helping users identify objects, get reminders and receive smarter real-world assistance.
