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AIADMK’s Alangudi constituency candidate Dhana Vimal had lodged a complaint accusing C. Vijayabaskar of having taken ₹4.5 crore from him to prove means to meet election expenses

Flight Lieutenant Alfred Cooke bravely engaged four Pakistani Sabres over Kalaikunda airbase. His outnumbered Hunter fought a chaotic, low-level dogfight with the enemy aircraft. Cooke's gun camera film showed him hitting three of the four attacking Sabres. One Sabre was destroyed, and two others were damaged during the intense aerial combat. Despite the attack, Kalaikunda airbase remained operational throughout the remainder of the war.

In an escalating response, Iran intends to unveil an exclusion zone encompassing the Strait of Hormuz shortly. This initiative targets vessels that Iran perceives as threats, particularly following US airstrikes on its oil tankers and missile tests. Tehran demands firmer guarantees from Washington before entering fresh diplomatic talks, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz's significance as an essential corridor for global energy transportation.

Sharran Srivatsaa arrived in America as a freshman working as a janitor. He overcame his accent and financial struggles through self-education and hard work. Srivatsaa later joined Goldman Sachs and built two billion-dollar companies. He then became CEO of Acquisition.com in 2026. His story shows a remarkable career transformation from humble beginnings.

Congress legislators alleged BRS MLC Madhu had stated that former Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao was not attending the Assembly because he did not want to address the Speaker as ‘sir’

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, whose government had opposed Justice Mishra's appointment, was not present at the oath-taking ceremony

AB de Villiers, the former captain of South Africa, has expressed concerns about the character and determination of Pakistan's cricket players. He firmly believes that a lack of fight and hard work is hindering their success. Additionally, he pointed out the instability within the Pakistan Cricket Board due to constant changes in leadership, which he sees as a significant obstacle.

Traumatised students leave overnight for hometowns, relatives’ homes and temporary shelters, refusing to return to their PGs until the MCD conducts safety checks and assures them the buildings are safe

Gold price prediction today: Gold seems to be facing pressures from multiple fronts, entering a corrective phase, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan expressed concerns over Pakistan's new defense agreements. He warned these pacts might foster overconfidence and lead to miscalculations by Islamabad. Chauhan also highlighted the enduring threat of terrorism and proxy war from Pakistan. The security challenge posed by China is described as more long-term and comprehensive. India must maintain credible deterrence across all levels of conflict.

Three revenue land sites have been shortlisted in Ernakulam district for the project that was announced for Malayalam cinema under Revised State Budget for 2026-27

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Trinamool MP Nadimul Haque's residence and other locations. These searches are part of a money laundering investigation concerning the Urdu newspaper Akhbar-E-Mashriq. The agency is examining financial dealings and alleged illegal transactions related to the publication. Documentary and digital evidence is being collected under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Further details on recovered evidence and the agency's next steps are awaited.

The Jharkhand government had earlier announced the cancellation of a host of recruitment tests, including the JSSC-CGL-2023 conducted on September 21 and 22, 2024, following protests

The meeting will deliberate on inter-state coordination, cooperative governance and sharing of best practices among the participating states and Union Territories

A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly murdered in Guwahati's Basisthapur area. Her severed head was discovered packed in a polythene bag inside a refrigerator. Investigators identified her husband, Ramanujan Goswami, as the prime accused in this brutal killing. He surrendered to the police and confessed to committing the heinous crime. Preliminary investigations suggest the crime occurred approximately 48 hours before the body's discovery.

The late-night sessions at the US Open are under the microscope due to their tendency to run past 2 am, raising concerns about player recovery and match scheduling. Former champions have voiced their worries about the long-term viability of such schedules, especially when other major tournaments enforce curfews. This year, it seems the famous US Open late-night matches have pushed this tradition to its limits.

Justice N. Ramesh orders that the grounds of arrest must be communicated to the arrestee at least two hours before producing him/her before a judicial magistrate for remand

A district commission ordered IndiGo to refund a passenger Rs 12,713. The airline denied boarding despite a flight delay and the passenger's timely arrival. IndiGo failed to provide evidence proving check-in had closed. The commission found this a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The airline must also pay compensation and litigation costs.