Navigating a Hung Assembly: Constitutional Framework and Judicial Precedents In the wake of the fractured mandate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, the constitutional process for government formation has come under intense scrutiny.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: A Historic Shift The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections resulted in a Hung Assembly, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party. Led by C. Joseph Vijay, the party won 108 seats, though its effective strength stands at 107 as the leader won from both Perambur and Tiruchi (East) constituencies.
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5 every year to raise awareness about how clean hands help prevent infections and improve patient safety, especially in healthcare settings. The theme for 2026 is “Action saves lives.” The day encourages health workers and the public to adopt regular handwashing and hand-hygiene practices as a simple and effective measure against the…
The International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is marked every year on May 5 across the world. It recognises the vital contribution of midwives to the health of mothers and newborn babies, particularly during pregnancy and childbirth.
The second edition of Exercise CINBAX-II, the Cambodia-India Bilateral Army Exercise, is being conducted in Cambodia in 2026. The joint exercise brings together troops of the Indian Army and the Cambodian army and reflects growing defence cooperation between India and Cambodia.
India has entered the Guinness World Records by unfurling the largest national flag ever displayed underwater. The record was set at Radhanagar Beach in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The feat showcases the Union Territory's marine tourism potential and is an important general-knowledge fact on Indian records for competitive examinations.
The first phase of the Guindy Eco-Park project in Chennai is expected to be completed by October 2026. The park is being developed on 118 acres of land that formerly belonged to the Guindy Race Course. Once ready, the eco-park is intended to add a large green and recreational space contributing to urban greening and public open spaces in Chennai.
Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield has announced an investment of ₹2,200 crore to build a new manufacturing facility at Satyavedu in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. This will be the company's first production plant located outside Tamil Nadu, where all its existing manufacturing has so far been concentrated.
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