VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Trisha Krishnan warmly greets Vijay’s family ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Chennai Canadian developer takes Apple to court after iPhone maker removes app from App Store; complaint says: Apple’s actions ​denied users access to … R Madhavan shares men who think deeply and trust slowly are ‘not difficult, just rare’ West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari picks ex-EC observer as his adviser NEET UG 2026 objection window expected shortly at neet.nta.nic.in after OMR sheet upload Vijay Thalapathy to take oath as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister: Trisha Krishnan says she is ‘looking forward’ to the big day ahead of the ceremony Hantavirus Alert: India’s Union Health Ministry activates precautionary surveillance; what travellers need to know Karnataka minister D Sudhakar passes away at 66 following prolonged illness NEW DELHI: TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Sunday was sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister after the May 4 verdict declared his party as the single largest in the assembly. His oath-taking came after days of struggle in proving a majority to governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.He took oath at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.The governor directed actor-politician Vijay to seek the vote of confidence in the assembly on or before May 13.Vijay’s TVK stormed the elections in Tamil Nadu, unseating the veteran traditional forces of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a 50-year-old duopoly, while Vijay, a 51-year-old, completely overpowered and outshined the veterans.Vijay has succeeded MK Stalin as the Tamil Nadu chief minister.Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League extended unconditional support to TVK on Saturday, helping Vijay reach the required majority mark of 120 in the 234-member Assembly. Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist) had already backed TVK, taking its tally from 107 to 116 by Friday night. With VCK and IUML joining in, the tally rose to 120.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHeavy Security In Chennai Ahead Of Thalapathy Vijay’s Swearing-In As Tamil Nadu CMPunjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Sent To 7-Day ED Remand In PMLA CaseMaharashtra Govt Makes Basic Marathi Mandatory For Auto And Taxi DriversMaharashtra Govt Makes Basic Marathi Mandatory For Auto And Taxi DriversTVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM On May 10, Trust Vote By May 13‘No Repentance’: Supreme Court On MP Minister’s Remark On Col Sofiya Qureshi‘Rangla to Kangla’: Raghav Chadha ’s Big Charge After ED Action | WatchIndia Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV Technology‘First Enemy Is BJP’: Mamata Calls For Joint Oppn Platform As Suvendu Takes Oath As Bengal CMIndian Sailor Killed, 4 Injured After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz123PhotostoriesHantavirus alert: Could your kitchen attract rodents? 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Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar accused Mann’s govt of shielding corruption.ED has been active in Punjab for well over a month, during which seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs switched to BJP, including two who had been searched by the agency.Sources said ED searched other addresses in Delhi, Gurgaon and Chandigarh, including the premises of Hampton Sky Realty Ltd, promoted by Arora’s family. The company issued a statement that it “reposes complete faith in its established facts, in the legal and constitutional framework of the country, and in the wisdom of the Hon’ble Judiciary”. Its statement said when the “supplier-side” fraud came to its knowledge, “the company itself approached the police as the complainant” by lodging an FIR (on May 17, 2025) at a Ludhiana police station and that the company itself was a “victim”. It added that there was no “current loss to the govt exchequer” on account of its transactions.Arora’s arrest followed an ED search of his official residence in Sector 2, Chandigarh.This is the third time this year that Arora has faced ED action. It first raided Arora’s premises in connection with a money laundering probe involving alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects in Ludhiana. At the time, he was a Rajya Sabha MP. AAP fielded him in the Ludhiana West bypoll in June 2025 to retain the seat following the death of MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.Weeks ago the agency conducted searches under the Foreign Exchange Management Act , which led to provisional attachment of assets worth over Rs 157 crore linked to Arora and Hampton Sky. Sources said the latest probe involves a Rs 100 crore “fake” GST purchase of mobile phones and exports to “round-trip” alleged illegitimate funds from Dubai to India.Reacting to Arora’s arrest, CM Mann said, “BJP has a deep-seated hatred for Punjab … BJP’s polarisation tactics won’t work here. ED and CBI are being used as weapons to intimidate leaders of rival parties to join BJP… ” Leader of Opposition in the assembly Partap Singh Bajwa said Arora’s arrest have exposed serious corruption allegations against the ruling party in Punjab. He also questioned the BJP-led Union govt and central agencies regarding the timing of these actions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM On May 10, Trust Vote By May 13‘No Repentance’: Supreme Court On MP Minister’s Remark On Col Sofiya Qureshi‘Rangla to Kangla’: Raghav Chadha ’s Big Charge After ED Action | WatchIndia Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV Technology‘First Enemy Is BJP’: Mamata Calls For Joint Oppn Platform As Suvendu Takes Oath As Bengal CMIndian Sailor Killed, 4 Injured After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of HormuzMamata Banerjee’s X Bio Change Sparks Buzz After BJP Forms Bengal GovernmentDid TMC Avoid Official Entry of Political Killings? 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Trekkers crossed alpine meadows, glacier-fed valleys and mountaineers climbed Kolahoi peak, turning the sector into one of the Valley’s fastest-growing tourism industries. Much of that activity has now fallen silent.After last year’s Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, all trekking routes across Kashmir have been closed, bringing the Valley’s once-booming adventure tourism industry to a near standstill.“Adventure tourism picked up in Kashmir in a major way over the past two decades and became an essential part of Kashmir tourism. But for the past year, it is dead,” Rouf Tramboo, president of the winter games association and well-known mountaineer of the Valley, said.From his office overlooking Dal Lake, Tramboo said the govt promoted trekking in a big way in the past six years, encouraging local entrepreneurs to invest heavily in camping equipment, trekking logistics and mountaineering infrastructure. A tourism department official said the govt opened up more trekking routes in the Valley after Article 370’s abrogation, taking the number to 75. Even forest huts were made available for visitors.Over time, tourists streamed in, especially from Southeast Asian countries, who were less affected by security-related travel advisories than those from Europe and the US. “Our trekking season is from June to Oct. With the prolonged closure (after the Pahalgam attack), we have effectively lost this year,” he said.Key routes included Kashmir Great Lakes Trek — a 70km trail through alpine lakes, glacial streams, meadows and mountain passes — Kolahoi Glacier Trek, Tarsar Marsar Trek, Tosamaidan-Yusmarg Trek and Dara-Pahalgam, an offbeat high-altitude trail linking Srinagar with the lush valleys of Pahalgam. Dara-Sonamarg trail and the Kashmir-Ladakh route, through Warwan Valley in Kishtwar, also drew enthusiasts.The Great Lakes trek, which climbs to nearly 13,800feet at Harmukh Pass, was the most popular. Aarif, popularly known as Aarif Mountaineer, who runs Cliffhangers India, an adventure tourism company in Kashmir, said the Great Lakes trek led to the opening of other routes.In 2024, Aarif said his company took at least two groups every week on the Great Lakes trek, generating employment for guides, porters, cooks, ponnywallas and camping staff across villages along the route. Tramboo said his company would engage nearly 2,000 to 2,500 horses every year.“We would even arrange south Indian food. I had more than 45 staffers and we would hire hundreds of horsemen. Now we are only a five-member team. The Great Lakes Trek was safer as it is surrounded by army camps. We want at least this to be reopened for the industry to survive,” Aarif said.As the slump deepened, Aari shifted base to Manali. Tramboo now takes trekkers to Ladakh. “I had the option to move out but others are not so lucky. They might give up the business,” Aarif said.There is little clarity on when the situation might improve. “The decision to open trekking routes is beyond our jurisdiction,” the tourism department official said, adding rafting is now allowed only in Sonamarg and Pahalgam.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM On May 10, Trust Vote By May 13‘No Repentance’: Supreme Court On MP Minister’s Remark On Col Sofiya Qureshi‘Rangla to Kangla’: Raghav Chadha ’s Big Charge After ED Action | WatchIndia Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV Technology‘First Enemy Is BJP’: Mamata Calls For Joint Oppn Platform As Suvendu Takes Oath As Bengal CMIndian Sailor Killed, 4 Injured After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of HormuzMamata Banerjee’s X Bio Change Sparks Buzz After BJP Forms Bengal GovernmentDid TMC Avoid Official Entry of Political Killings? 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