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The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony

DC Prabhulinga Kavalikatti visited the spot; the movement of vehicles on the stretch has been stopped

The boat was ferrying around 30 passengers between Vrindavan and nearby areas when it reportedly collided with an iron pontoon bridge built across the river

CM has no moral right to talk dynastic politics, says the Union Minister

Trump's Board of Peace has received only a fraction of the $17 billion pledged for rebuilding Gaza, preventing plans for the war-hit region's future, This funding crisis has halted plans for a US-backed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza, leaving its deployment stalled due to a lack of available funds and ongoing security concerns.

Surveillance cameras installed outside strong rooms with 24x7 monitoring. Strong rooms will be opened on counting day on May 4 in the presence of representatives of political parties

Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2024 rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr. faced a production dip in 2025. It could be due to two-way star Travis Hunter’s increased offensive role [wide receiver contribution]. Hunter’s shift to full-time cornerback in 2026 will be helpful for Thomas. It will reignite his rookie potential alongside new acquisition Jakobi Myers. This may also put a full stop to his trade rumors.

Ranveer Singh has submitted an apology affidavit to the Karnataka High Court over his mimicry of Rishab Shetty, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments. The actor expressed regret, stating he was unaware of the sensitivities involved. A new, refined affidavit will be filed after consultation with the complainant.

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

​​​Addressing a press conference after releasing the BJP's manifesto for the Bengal polls, Shah accused Mamata Banerjee's party of "manufacturing political conspiracies". "You do not know Mamata Banerjee's capabilities. She can make 2,000 such videos. Humayun Kabir and the BJP are like the North Pole and the South Pole. We can never be together," Shah was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Rohit Sharma completed 15 years with Mumbai Indians, a journey that began with Sachin Tendulkar’s backing in 2011. He went on to lead MI to five IPL titles, becoming their most successful captain. With nearly 6,000 runs and multiple records, Rohit remains central to MI’s legacy and one of IPL’s most iconic player-franchise stories.

Rain delayed the toss in the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 match in Guwahati, though a shortened game remains possible with a 10:56 PM cut-off. According to multiple reports, the city saw low buzz due to elections, but fans still turned up for Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Both teams, in strong form, are battling for the top spot in this crucial clash.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stellar IPL performances have ignited widespread debate about his imminent India debut. However, spin legend Anil Kumble advises against rushing the 15-year-old, emphasizing that time is on his side. Kumble believes Sooryavanshi is doing all the right things and will remain on selectors' radar, with his debut likely in the coming years.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of manipulating the Election Commission during Uttar Pradesh bypolls, alleging the party uses institutions when facing defeat on real issues. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh's final voter list shows an increase of over 84 lakh voters, with the Chief Electoral Officer assuring due process and political party involvement in the revision.