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In a stunning election outcome, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost the Kolathur seat to an auto driver representing TVK. The result reflects a major shift in voter sentiment, driven by TVK’s welfare-focused manifesto and rising appeal. The defeat marks a symbolic setback for DMK as TVK gains strong statewide momentum.
India’s LPG consumption fell 16% in April 2026 to about 2.2 million tonnes, driven by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict affecting imports via the Strait of Hormuz. Household supply was prioritised over commercial users, while global instability also impacted fuel demand trends across diesel, petrol, and aviation sectors.
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised for a return to power in Kerala after a 10-year stint in opposition. Pollsters had earlier predicted that the UDF would unseat the decade-old Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), indicating a possible shift in the state’s political landscape as electoral […]
An Indian expat driver in Abu Dhabi struck it big, winning Rs 64 crore in the Big Ticket draw after trying for six years. His persistence finally paid off, turning years of hope into life-changing success. The win highlights the popularity of such lotteries among expatriates chasing dreams of financial freedom.
Amid severe heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, the state police will distribute 5 lakh ORS packets to personnel to prevent dehydration during duty. The initiative, directed by DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, aims to support constables in field duties. Each personnel will receive 10 packets, with supplies being sent to training centres across and outside the state.
Siddaramaiah today said the Congress had largely met or exceeded expectations in several states, while results in some regions reflected shifting voter sentiments. He noted that the party’s performance showed both gains and setbacks, indicating a mixed verdict as counting trends continued to evolve across different parts of the country.
“Kara,” starring Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, released last Friday with passable word of mouth but has shown weak box office performance. Even in Tamil Nadu, Dhanush’s core market, collections remain dull. In the Telugu states, response is poorer, making the film struggle overall and fail to meet expectations despite being based on real-life incidents.
The BCCI is planning stricter rules in IPL 2026 to address the growing “girlfriend culture” among players. Concerns include security risks, potential information leaks, and distractions. Officials are reviewing policies and may restrict access or stays of non-family companions. The move aims to maintain discipline, protect the league’s integrity.
With actor-politician Vijay’s TVK taking an early lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting, attention has shifted to its welfare promises. Key pledges include ₹2,500 monthly aid for women heads, 8 grams of gold for brides, jobs, internships, and educational support. Counting continues, with final results for all 234 constituencies expected by evening.
The Sensex gained 356 points, closing at 77,269.40 and Nifty crossed 24,100 but ended below intraday highs due to weakness in IT and banking stocks amid election volatility. BJP led in West Bengal and Assam, UDF in Kerala, while TVK surged in Tamil Nadu. Mid and small caps rose, realty and metal outperformed, and Brent […]
