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A couple of young and talented filmmakers have scripted success in the Malayalam film industry through their recent ventures. G. Krishnakumar finds out how the youngsters have rekindled hope in the industry that has been struggling to stay afloat

The seizure of four mechanised boats owned by Tamil Nadu fishermen at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district by local fisherfolk has prompted the Andhra Pradesh government to reinitiate boat patrolling across four coastal districts, bringing to the fore yet again a four-decade-old issue of illegal intrusion. The conflict takes a political turn and the repercussions are witnessed in 164 A.P. villages, narrates N. S. Chowdary

They received their voter IDs only recently

Cadaver dogs aid recovery of body parts; over 300 kg of unexploded explosives collected as probe deepens

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In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to include NOTA as an option on electronic voting machines, allowing voters to formally reject all candidates

The defeat was also the biggest margin for MI in IPL by runs.​​

She will assume office on April 25 consequent upon the retirement of current Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on April 24

Record voter turnout marked Phase 1 of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, despite sporadic violence and polling disruptions.

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly showing strong interest in acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs' young talents Matthew Knies and defenseman Morgan Rielly. This speculation follows the Maple Leafs' GM firing and a disappointing season, with Chicago looking to rebuild with high-impact young players. While Knies is considered largely unavailable, Rielly's contract and fit are being considered.

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is reaping the rewards of the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026), starring Ranveer Singh. Known for his impeccable comic timing and vast body of work, the actor has witnessed a fresh surge in popularity with the franchise. It has now emerged that the makers went a step further to reward him for his standout performance.

The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC.

Citing relocation of the booth to a farther distance from the colony and a lack of civic amenities in the area, residents chose not to vote