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➢Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leads a strong secular alliance with Congress➢All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) joined with BJP➢Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is contesting alone➢Pattali Makkal Katchi, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal & CPI join alliances➢Smaller parties and independents also shape the contest.
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 […]
The final rites of former Nadendla Bhaskar Rao will be held today following his demise due to age-related illness. His mortal remains will be placed at his residence in Panjagutta for public homage. Later, the funeral is scheduled at 4 pm at a cemetery in Hyderabad, where family members, supporters, and leaders are expected to […]
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.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women faced a heavy defeat in the third T20 against South Africa Women despite posting 192/4 in 20 overs. Chasing 193, captain Lara Goodall smashed 115 while Anneke Bosch added an unbeaten 56, guiding the Proteas to a third straight win and sealing the five-match series with two games left.
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.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in Match 32 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan posted 159/6, while Lucknow were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs despite Mitchell Marsh’s 55. Disciplined bowling and timely wickets sealed a comprehensive victory.