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A striking feature was the turnout of voters in urban segments where polling is usually sluggish in the initial hours; actor Vijay, who is contesting in Tiruchi East, seem to inspired young first-time voters to turn up at the booth

Minister says shortage of cooking gas has led to increased reliance on induction cookers, significantly pushing up power usage across Kerala

Virat Kohli is just 11 runs away from becoming the first player to reach 9000 IPL runs ahead of Delhi Capitals clash. With 328 runs this season, he continues his remarkable consistency. Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli’s ability to reinvent himself and his disciplined preparation, calling it a learning experience for younger players.

From stinky toilets to inadequate ventilation, polling staff continued their work amid the poorly maintained conditions at some of the polling centres in south Chennai

Maharashtra State Board officials have assured that the MSBSHSE HSC results will be announced within the week, dismissing concerns about delays due to employee protests. Authorities confirmed that result preparation and verification are progressing on schedule. Anxiety had risen among students following media reports of disruptions, but the board reiterated there would be no impact. Results will be available online and via DigiLocker, with uploads already in the final stage of completion.

The day went off peacefully without any untoward incident, says Superintendent of Police N. Shreenatha

While Tamil Nadu recorded 84.69% polling percentage, West Bengal (Phase-I) registered 91.78%

After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs. All-rounder Krunal Pandya expressed immense emotion, dedicating the historic victory to the passionate RCB fans and long-serving player Virat Kohli, who was visibly moved by the triumph.

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the petition

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun, is on the verge of becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally, with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore, just Rs. 10.54 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's Rs. 1,788.06 crore record. On Day 40, the film's India net stands at Rs. 1,130.69 crore, approximately Rs. 103 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore.

“Raghu Rai was a steadfast ally of the Bhopal campaign. He captured the immediate and unbearable human cost of the December 1984 Union Carbide disaster and returned, time and again, to reveal the long arc of suffering, official neglect and the determined resistance of survivors seeking accountability”

National-level competition aims to encourage innovation and research-based solutions to environmental and industrial challenges

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan reject the new case, as they had already ordered notice in a similar writ petition

India is set to relaunch seaplane services with SkyHop Aviation receiving its operator's license. The company will initially connect five Lakshadweep islands and the mainland using a 19-seater aircraft. This initiative, supported by government incentives and a modified De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, aims to improve regional connectivity and tourism.

Magnus Carlsen won the Chess.com Open, while Denis Lazavik beat Nihal Sarin, leaving no Indian qualified yet for the Esports World Cup 2026, as of yet. Extra qualification spots don’t pass down, increasing pressure on Sarin. He remains India’s one of the besthopes, with chances through circuit rankings and qualifiers in the evolving esports chess format.

A complaint filed at Cubbon Park Police Station alleges large-scale sabotage