Vijay’s bid to become Tamil Nadu chief minister faces challenges amid political drama, including allegations of horse-trading and uncertainty over support. 

 Rahul put out video at peak of political activity in Tamil Nadu in the South, while elections are due in the prime northern state of Uttar Pradesh in 10 months. 

 A forensic report confirmed zinc phosphide poisoning in the Dokadia family deaths. 

 The Supreme Court criticised the Punjab government for failing to address rising drug trafficking cases. 

 TVK, which is one MLA short of the magic figure of 118, gave a letter of support from AMMK’s lone MLA to governor on Friday, which the latter denied offering.