Top news of the day: CM Vijay-led Cabinet in Tamil Nadu expands to 33, West Bengal government to detect, delete and deport illegal infiltrators, says CM Adhikari; and more
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has expanded to 33 members, marking the state's first coalition government with the inclusion of Congress MLAs. In West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new policy to detect, delete, and deport illegal infiltrators. Additionally, the India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu Cabinet expanded from 10 to 33 with the induction of 23 new MLAs.
- ▪Congress has joined the Tamil Nadu government after a gap of 59 years.
- ▪West Bengal's government will implement a policy to deport illegal infiltrators.
- ▪The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the Ebola crisis.
- ▪Over 74% turnout was reported in the Falta repoll in West Bengal.
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CM Vijay-led Cabinet in Tamil Nadu expands to 33; Congress joins government after 59 yearsChief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Thursday (May 21, 2026) expanded from 10 to 33 with the induction of 23 new MLAs, including two from the Congress, making it the State’s first coalition government. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Ministers-designate at Lok Bhavan in Chennai in the presence of Mr. Vijay.
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