Vijay takes charge as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister; vows women’s safety, anti-drug action

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday signed his first three executive orders, announcing free electricity for consumption up to 200 units once every two months, the creation of a special “Singappen” rapid response force for women’s safety, and the establishment of anti-narcotics units across the State.

Stalin rejects Chief Minister Vijay’s charges; tells him not to mislead the people who voted for him

DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday extended his greetings to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and welcomed the announcements signed by him immediately after taking charge.

Decision to support Vijay taken after informing DMK, says Congress

The Congress party on Sunday has officially reaffirmed its support to the newly formed government in Tamil Nadu led by Chief Minister Vijay of the Tamilaga Vetric Kazhagam (TVK), stating that the decision was taken only after consulting the DMK leadership.

CM Vijay brings back Senthilkumar to CMO in first IAS reshuffle

In the first bureaucratic reshuffle under the newly formed government, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday moved swiftly to put in place his core administrative team, appointing senior IAS officers P Senthilkumar and G Laxmi Priya as Secretaries to the Chief Minister.

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said, in the latest attack on vessels in the Persian Gulf since a shaky ceasefire stopped fighting between the US and Iran.

Plane carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship leaves for Madrid

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.

Deepika leads women's recurve team to dramatic World Cup gold; India finish with two medals

India's most decorated archer, Deepika Kumari, salvaged her pride with a hard-earned bronze medal after a semi-final heartbreak, while Parth Salunkhe also finished on the podium for the first time as India wrapped up their campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 with seven medals, here Sunday.