In a major political realignment in Tamil Nadu, VCK and IUML have joined Chief Minister Vijay’s cabinet, strengthening the minority TVK government and triggering sharp reactions from the DMK. A Raja’s controversial remarks spark a fresh row even as M K Stalin calls for restraint. Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a Chief Ministers’ summit to address the fuel price hike linked to the West Asia crisis.