Morning Digest: Congress to join Tamil Nadu’s first coalition government in decades today; Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, and more
Congress is set to join Tamil Nadu's first coalition government in decades, marking a significant political shift in the state. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23 to 26, amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. has also indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro, intensifying scrutiny on U.S.-Cuba relations.
- ▪Congress will join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government in Tamil Nadu after 59 years out of power.
- ▪Marco Rubio's upcoming visit to India is significant due to the U.S.'s involvement in the Persian Gulf region.
- ▪The U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the downing of civilian planes in 1996.
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Congress set to join Tamil Nadu’s first coalition government todayAfter being out of power for 59 years in Tamil Nadu, the Congress is poised to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday (May 21, 2026), ushering in a coalition era in the Dravidian State.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to start first India visit on May 23U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will pay his first visit to India between May 23 and 26, the U.S. State Department said. The visit will be closely watched as it comes against the backdrop of the U.S.’s continued engagement in hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which have had consequences for India’s energy security.Iran examining U.S.
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