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Actress Trisha Krishnan exercised her franchise in Alwarpet, Chennai, during the ongoing Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. The 43-year-old actress encouraged citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. Meanwhile, the state recorded around 38% voter turnout by 11 AM, indicating steady growth, as polling continues smoothly in all 234 constituencies.
All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam General Secretary V K Sasikala cast her vote at a polling station at Stella Maris College in Chennai during the Assembly elections. She participated in the democratic process as polling continued across the state, with voters turning out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.
Gold and silver rates witnessed a notable decline in the Hyderabad bullion market today. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold dropped by ₹1,200 to ₹1,53,550, while 22-carat gold fell by ₹1,100 to ₹1,40,750. Silver prices also slipped sharply, decreasing by ₹5,000 per kilogram to ₹2,70,000, with similar trends observed across both Telugu states.
By 11 AM, West Bengal recorded around 41% voter turnout, though minor clashes were reported in parts of Murshidabad district. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu saw 38% polling, reflecting steady participation. Voting continues across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, while Bengal’s first phase spans 152 seats in 16 districts, indicating an active electoral process.
Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami cast his vote at a polling station in Siluvalpalayam during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Contesting from Edappadi, he urged people to participate in the democratic process and to vote. He also expressed strong confidence that the AIADMK-BJP alliance would secure a decisive victory.
➢International English Language Day, ➢Spanish Language Day, ➢World Book Day ➢1891: Birth of writer Sripada Subrahmanya Sastry, novelist, and playwright. ➢1938: Birth of playback singer S. Janaki, known as ‘Nightingale of the South.’ ➢ 1992: Death of film director Satyajit Ray, who received an honorary Oscar in 1992. ➢2020: Death of stage actress Usha Ganguly.
To manage the surge in summer travel, Railways has launched special train services from today until May 3. Several trains, including 07580, 07582, 07584, 07586, and 07588, will operate on select dates along routes connecting Cherlapalli, Jashidi, and Muzaffarpur via Kazipet. Authorities have also arranged return trains to ensure smoother travel for passengers.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said the Tamil Nadu Assembly election is very important and that he came out to exercise his right to vote. He said he has done his part and urged others to do the same. Ashwin also expressed hope that whoever comes to power will bring positive change, development and better […]
“Varanasi,” starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is one of India’s most ambitious films, set for release on April 7, 2027. Featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, it will be showcased at CCXP Mexico 2026 with exclusive footage. The team recently wrapped a Hyderabad schedule and will resume shooting after a short break.
Edappadi Palaniswami, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary, cast his vote at Siluvalpalayam polling station during ongoing polls. He appealed to citizens to exercise their franchise and expressed confidence that the AIADMK-BJP alliance would secure a decisive victory in the assembly polls.
Edappadi Palaniswami, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary, cast his vote at Siluvalpalayam polling station during ongoing polls. He appealed to citizens to exercise their franchise and expressed confidence that the AIADMK-BJP alliance would secure a decisive victory in the assembly polls.
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar The Revenge” continues its strong box office run, breaking records globally. It became the highest-grossing Indian film in the UK, surpassing “Pathaan,” and now leads in Oceania. The film earned $8.255 million in Australia and NZ $1.295 million in New Zealand, setting new benchmarks in both markets.
The much-anticipated IPL El Clasico between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is set at Wankhede Stadium tonight at 7:30 PM. Both former champions have identical momentum with two wins from six matches each, making the contest evenly balanced. Fans are eager as MS Dhoni is expected to feature adding star power to this historic […]
Archana Patnaik, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, revealed that polling is progressing smoothly across all 234 constituencies. The state recorded around 18% voter turnout by 9 AM, indicating steady early participation. Despite intense heatwaves, officials expect strong turnout, expressing confidence that public enthusiasm will sustain high voter turnout.
Sanjoy Adhikari, Congress candidate from the Suri assembly seat, alleged he could not cast his vote despite reaching the polling station at 7 AM due to an EVM glitch. He said complaints were lodged with officials, but the machine remained unrepaired, leaving hundreds waiting in queues with no clarity from EC representatives on when polling […]