VCK, IUML back Vijay-led TVK to form govt. in Tamil Nadu

In identically worded letters, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national president K.M. Kader Mohideen on Saturday (May 9, 2026) extended unconditional support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

WFI issues show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday (May 9, 2026) issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, and declared her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26, 2026 for failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under UWW Anti-Doping Rules.

Subrata Gupta, ECI’s special observer for SIR, appointed West Bengal CM’s advisor

Retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta was on Saturday (May 9, 2026) appointed the advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, according to a notification. Mr. Gupta was engaged by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as the Special Roll Observer for the SIR exercise, held prior to the recently-concluded Assembly elections. Earlier in the day, Mr. Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, heading the first BJP Government in the State.

ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in fresh PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday (May 9, 2026) arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora, an agency source confirmed to The Hindu. Mr. Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after raids were conducted at his official residence in Chandigarh since early morning, they added.

India conducts flight trial of advanced variant of Agni missile

India has successfully carried out a flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) off the coast of Odisha. The MIRV feature ensures that a single missile can deploy multiple war heads at different locations. The missile system was tested on Friday (May 8, 2026), according to the Defence Ministry.

Congress seeks discussion in Parliament on China’s ‘support’ to Pakistan in Operation Sindoor

The Congress on Saturday (May 9, 2026) demanded a discussion in Parliament on claims made by China that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the Narendra Modi government, asking why investment and trade curbs on China are being loosened and why the government is seeking to deepen India’s industrial dependency on China.

Labour reforms: Government fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rules

After a long wait of over five years, the Central government has fully operationalised the four labour codes by publishing rules, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers. The four codes were introduced to modernise and consolidate 29 labour laws into a simplified and contemporary framework.

Russian Army is fighting ‘aggressive’ NATO-backed force: Putin in Victory Day speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday (May 9, 2026) that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an “aggressive force” backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as “just”, in a combative address to the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Plane hits pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

A flight aborted its takeoff from Denver International Airport late on Friday (May 8, 2026) after striking a person on the runway, with at least one passenger injured, according to the airport and U.S. media reports. The person hit “was at least partially consumed by one of the engines,” ABC News reported, citing an unidentified official. Their condition was not immediately clear.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals’ batters have failed to take responsibility, says Venugopala Rao

For Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026 has been the same old wine in a new bottle. Even by its subpar standards, the 19th edition has been a conspicuous low, with the failures of the batting unit in particular acquiring a tedious pattern. Venugopala Rao, DC’s Director of Cricket, said after the team’s loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday (May 8, 2026) that individuals in the batting department haven’t taken responsibility.