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State BJP Vice President Khushbu Sundar cast her vote at a polling booth in Mylapore during the elections. The constituency is witnessing a key contest between BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan and DMK’s D. Velu. Voting is underway across the region, with leaders and voters actively participating in the democratic process to decide the electoral outcome.
Tamil Nadu has a 5.73 crore-strong electorate voting across 75,064 polling stations in 33,133 locations to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates. The voter base includes 2.93 crore women, 2.83 crore men, and 7,728 third-gender individuals. The Election Commission has deployed 1,06,418 ballot units, 75,064 control units, and VVPAT machines for polling.
Actor Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, drawing a large crowd of fans and onlookers. His arrival triggered chaotic scenes outside the booth as people gathered to catch a glimpse. Police personnel were deployed to control the crowd and ensure smooth and peaceful […]
EVM malfunctions were reported at multiple polling booths in West Bengal during phase one of voting. Issues included non-working machines in Kandi Block’s Kumarsanda (Booth 19), Chanchal 1 in Malda’s Motiharpur (Booth 211), and Kalchini’s Mendabari in Alipurduar (Booth 205). Election officials are addressing the technical problems at affected sites.
PM Modi has appealed to the people of Tamil Nadu to actively participate in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a post on “X,” he urged voters to fulfill their democratic duty with enthusiasm. He especially called upon youth and women to vote in large numbers, encouraging them to help achieve a record voter turnout across […]
Polling has commenced across Tamil Nadu, and voting is taking place in all 234 constituencies of Tamil Nadu, with 5.73 crore eligible voters and over 75,000 polling booths arranged. Simultaneously, West Bengal has launched its first phase of polling, covering 152 constituencies spread across 16 districts amid tight security and large voter participation.
The Pentagon said Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down immediately, with Undersecretary Hung Cao named acting secretary. His exit follows a recent Navy conference address and comes amid US naval operations near Iran during a tense ceasefire. No reason was given. Phelan, a Trump nominee and donor, had no prior military service experience.
Students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will begin their summer holidays from April 24, with schools set to reopen on June 11 after a 48-day break. Today marks the final working day, during which report cards will be distributed. The Education Dept confirmed that the vacation schedule applies to all govt, private, and aided schools […]
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon wounded two journalists, Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, while they were working near the border, their employer said. The strike targeted al-Tiri town, where two people were also killed. Rescue operations were launched amid heavy damage. Israel said it hit Hezbollah-linked targets posing an imminent threat.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy only to finalise agreements on the conflict. He emphasised that any meeting must have a clear purpose and be productive. Peskov added that Putin is ready for talks in Moscow at any time, but only if they lead to concrete outcomes.
11 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Mirzapur’s Dramandganj area on Wednesday night, police said. A possible brake failure caused a truck to hit another, trapping a car and sparking a fire after another vehicle was struck. Rescue teams responded quickly. Authorities are identifying victims and investigating the cause of the accident.
Nepal’s new government under PM Balen Shah is facing early instability, with two ministerial resignations within 26 days over corruption allegations. Border customs rules with India and rising fuel prices have triggered public anger. Inflation and policy confusion are increasing pressure on the reformist leadership, raising doubts over its credibility and reforms.
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Islamic Republic will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while a US naval blockade remains in place. Calling it a “blatant violation of the ceasefire,” he stated that a complete ceasefire is meaningful only if no blockade exists, making reopening the strait impossible under current conditions.
Telangana aims to become India’s top state for road infrastructure by 2028 with a ₹98,000 crore investment. Key projects include an eight-lane highway to Vijayawada and the Regional Ring Road. The state is also focusing on safety through the “Arrive Alive” program to reduce accidents while hosting a major global road conference in 2026.
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Maharashtra’s MSRTC. Expressing his pride, the actor recalled traveling on these buses during his childhood. He pledged to promote state transport and raise passenger awareness. Deshmukh aims to support the development of Maharashtra’s public transportation through this new role.