In today’s episode: Tamil Nadu’s post-election political drama intensifies as the DMK explores outside support to the AIADMK, while TVK chief Vijay continues efforts to secure the “requisite majority support” needed to form the government. We also track the Bihar Cabinet expansion and Nishant Kumar’s formal political entry. Plus, one year of Operation Sindoor, the latest on the hantavirus outbreak, concerns over Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s health, and The Hindu Editorial’s sharp analysis of the BJP’s victory in Assam.