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The proverb’s origins are traced to Udayalur in Thanjavur district, according to noted epigraphist T.N. Subramanian

For the first time in Tamil Nadu’s history, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were deployed in all the 234 Assembly segments in the 2001 Assembly elections, mirroring simultaneous rollouts in Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal

Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, powered by a sensational opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Jaiswal lauded Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting, emphasizing their clear intent to chase the massive total. Despite a mid-innings wobble, the team's strong environment and belief ultimately led them to a memorable win.

President Trump criticized Iran's negotiation tactics, stating they "don't know how to sign a non-nuclear deal" and urged them to "get smart soon." This comes as the US reportedly prepares for an extended blockade strategy to limit Iran's regional influence, shifting from short-term measures to sustained economic and military pressure.

Prime Minister Modi lauded West Bengal's high voter turnout in the second phase of assembly elections, highlighting a "fearless atmosphere." He expressed confidence in a BJP hat-trick of victories across five states, citing recent successes in Bihar and Gujarat. The results on May 4 are anticipated to bolster the resolve for a developed India.

The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew, Gautham Govindan, Shamik Chakrabarti and Anand Rathnam along with a few artistes from Kerala

The Ganga Expressway is a 594-km-long, access-controlled greenfield corridor with six lanes, expandable to eight, and a design speed of 120 kmph

Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House ostensibly bury their differences over a few shots. Normally those shots are jokes like Obama’s anger translator or Reagan dialling in after an assassination attempt, but this year they came from the barrel of a deranged gunman who had managed to waltz past security.

The event focused on Mr. Khalid’s writings, incarceration, and the broader political and social context reflected in the book

Google quietly withdrew from a Pentagon competition to build voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms—after initially being selected as a successful submission. The $100 million contest, run by Special Operations Command and the Defense Innovation Unit, seeks technology to direct drone swarms in real-time battlefield scenarios. Google cited "resourcing" issues, but the exit is said to be followed by an internal ethics review. OpenAI, Palantir, and xAI remain in the running.

Internal fighting has reached its peak, says BJP leader

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun and Yami Gautam in a cameo, is just Rs. 7.24 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's nine-year worldwide record of Rs. 1,788.06 crore to become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally after 'Dangal'. On Day 42, the film's worldwide gross stands at Rs. 1,780.82 crore with an India net of Rs. 1,133.05 crore, approximately Rs. 101 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore. Released across 10,000 screens on March 19, 2026 with a record Rs. 90 crore opening day, the 229-minute U/A certified espionage thriller has achieved all of this without a single show in China or the six Gulf markets where it remains banned.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu administers oath to son Nara Lokesh and 252 members of the new TDP committees at NTR Bhavan; says new committees give proper representation to women

In this exclusive interview, Vincent Keymer reflected on his rise from winning the Grenke Open at 13 to claiming the Grenke Freestyle 2026 title in Karlsruhe. Germany’s No. 1 spoke about freestyle chess relying more on intuition, handling the “intimidation factor” of Magnus Carlsen, and balancing school with chess while growing up in a family of musicians. Keymer also praised coach Péter Lékó and discussed the challenges young chess players face in Germany compared to countries like India.

“It is to ensure that Mumbai’s water supply remains in good condition, considering the El Niño effect,” BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said

This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats

Carcass of wild boar also found near the power fence

Riddhi Dogra, a recent fan-favorite from 'The 50', shared her surreal experience playing Shah Rukh Khan's mother in 'Jawan'. She revealed her childhood admiration for SRK fueled her decision, despite initial anxieties about portraying an older role. Director Atlee's team struggled to age her, ultimately embracing her youthful appearance as a deliberate narrative choice for the film's flashback sequences.

Shammi Silva resigned as president of Sri Lanka Cricket along with the board’s entire executive committee, the organisation confirmed on Wednesday. Silva had led SLC since 2019, overseeing Asia Cup successes but also disappointing World Cup campaigns and declining rankings for the men’s team. The reason for the mass resignations has not been officially disclosed.