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Unlike his meeting with the Governor on Wednesday when Mr. Vijay was accompanied only by six newly-elected MLA-designates, on Thursday, a few individuals, who are advising the TVK founder on political and legal matters also accompanied Mr. Vijay to the Lok Bhavan.

A day after a crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down, alleging that nearly 100 seats were “stolen”. But can a Chief Minister actually refuse to resign after losing an election? Here’s what the Constitution says.

The Court refused to entertain a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her two minor children from their father, stressing that any such disputes must ordinarily be resolved under statutory remedies.

Union minister Chirag Paswan condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath, calling it "politics of violence" that West Bengal voters rejected. Paswan alleged TMC goons were responsible and stated the central government will not tolerate such violence, asserting a BJP government will soon be formed in the state.

At the time of the incident, the accused were engaged as daily wage labourers for a water pipeline project and had observed exposed railway cables during excavation work

A viral clip from Punjab Kings’ travel vlog sparked controversy after Yuzvendra Chahal appeared to vape during a flight to Hyderabad. However, eagle-eyed fans later claimed the spinner may have been holding a spray device and merely mimicking the act. The moment, which was removed from the original vlog, has now fuelled speculation that Chahal was playfully referencing the recent Riyan Parag vaping controversy.

Andhra Pradesh Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registrations, J. Nivas, says individual data cannot be shared under the RTI Act, used as evidence in courts, or disclosed to any institution

“The BJP is using the Governor and taking a stand against the Constitution. That is why the Governor is delaying the opportunity for Mr. Vijay to form the government,” CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam alleged

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has accused new head coach Gautam Gambhir of being a "bully" with an "my way or the highway" approach, stemming from his Delhi cricket days. While Gambhir has achieved white-ball success, India's Test form has declined, raising questions about his confrontational coaching style's suitability.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is on the verge of crossing Rs. 50 crore India net in its first weekm a historic first for Marathi cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore production set the highest-ever Marathi first Monday (Rs. 5.60 crore) and delivered an extraordinary weekday hold throughout its opening week. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, Ajay-Atul's music and Santosh Sivan's cinematography.

Virat Kohli and the cricket fraternity mourned the untimely demise of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at 36. Gill, an ex-India U-19 pacer, represented Punjab and was part of the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab. Tributes poured in from former teammates and the Punjab Cricket Association.

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation's success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli's elite fitness culture sets a benchmark that Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav may have fallen short of. Manjrekar suggested that a decline in physical conditioning, particularly after 30, has made things harder for Rohit and Suryakumar, impacting their performance, especially in T20 cricket.

Microsoft has unveiled its first voluntary retirement program, offering eligible US employees a package including five years of healthcare coverage (one fully paid), cash severance up to 39 weeks' pay, and accelerated stock vesting. This initiative aims to reduce headcount ahead of the new fiscal year, following recent layoffs and executive departures.

Every conflict leaves behind more than tactical outcomes; it generates a blueprint for future preparedness. Operation Sindoor, when examined through a structural and doctrinal lens, reveals a decisive shift in how India must think about air power, attrition, industrial capacity, and integrated warfare. Its most enduring lessons lie not in what was achieved, but in what must now be built.