Top News Of The Day: May 12, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, a day after the row over Tamil anthem, got into a fresh row today after appointing his astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel his Officer on Special Duty or OSD to the Chief Minister. The astrologer is the one who had predicted that Vijay would have a landslide victory. The move has raised eyebrows in several quarters -- including among the leaders of ally Congress. Pandit, known for his dual role as an astrologer and a spokesperson for the TVK, has been a close aide to the leadership during the recent electoral campaign.