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A speeding electric car went out of control in Hyderabad, damaging multiple vehicles and property in an incident caught on CCTV. Police said the driver lost control while travelling towards Allwyn Colony. No deaths or serious injuries were reported.

N Marie Wilson, a first-time MLA from RK Nagar, has been appointed Finance Minister in CM Vijay’s expanded Tamil Nadu Cabinet. Wilson joined TVK in 2025 and won the 2026 Assembly election by defeating DMK’s J. John Ebenezer by nearly 50,000 votes.

A viral video from Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road shows a family driving at over 100 kmph with at least three children inside the car boot. The clip sparked strong public anger, with many demanding strict action, licence cancellation, and better enforcement. Police said the matter has been noted and will be verified.

Sudarsan Pattnaik created a large sand sculpture at Puri Beach to congratulate TVK chief Vijay after the party’s strong performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. The artwork showed Vijay’s portrait and the message 'Congratulations Vijay Anna'.

Five people, including two children, died in a high-speed crash on Mahabubnagar bypass road after a sports bike reportedly travelling at 160 kmph hit a car at Palakonda crossroads. Car occupants were returning from a birthday function. 3 injured passengers later died in hospital, while the bike rider and pillion rider were declared brought dead.

A cute video showing a tiny girl playfully scolding a peacock for knocking over her flower pot has gone viral. Shared widely on social media, the clip received thousands of heart-warming reactions, emojis, and comments. Many users found the interaction adorable and funny.

Congress has left its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu and decided to support Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the largest party but lacks a majority. With five MLAs, Congress will help TVK form the government, but only if it keeps “communal forces” out. The alliance, called “Mission 2029”, aims to continue long-term.

MK Stalin's dream of leading DMK to a second straight term has suffered a major blow after his shock defeat in Kolathur. TVK's VS Babu won by 8,795 votes, ending Stalin’s long winning streak. Result reflects wider political shift with Vijay's TVK emerging as strong force. Outcome signals changing voter mood and could reshape Tamil Nadu's politics.

Vijay has stayed away from Hindi cinema, with only a brief cameo in Rowdy Rathore. Despite this, his films are popular in Hindi through dubbing and remakes. TVK has performed strongly in Tamil Nadu, bringing him national attention. His journey shows how regional stardom and strong local connection can lead to cinematic success, political rise.

Actor-politician Vijay’s party TVK has shocked Tamil Nadu by leading in over 100 seats in early election trends, challenging the dominance of DMK and AIADMK. Despite strong performance, Vijay has not appeared publicly, creating curiosity.