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V.K. Sasikala, once Jayalalithaa's shadow, now leads her own campaign from a similar vehicle, evoking memories of the late leader's roadshows. She delivers short speeches, indirectly criticizing AIADMK leaders and seeking public support, while her party fields candidates, primarily in southern districts, aiming for crucial votes and recalling her close association with Jayalalithaa.

So far, only ₹2.70 crore has been recovered from 3,084 Public Information Officers while the KIC has imposed a fine of ₹10.38 crores on 10,843 government officials designated as PIOs

Murshidabad's Shamsherganj and Lalgola constituencies saw the highest voter deletions post-adjudication, with 74,775 and 55,420 names removed respectively. This comes amidst a larger purge of 27 lakh voters across Bengal, sparking concerns and protests, particularly in Muslim-dominant and Matua-dominated areas. Electoral rolls for the second phase have been frozen, with a court review pending.

Bengal's electoral rolls are in disarray as long-time voters, including a 97-year-old Partition refugee and a retired teacher, find their names struck off. Families are battling bureaucratic hurdles and stress, with one man dying in a tribunal queue. The process has left many disenfranchised, sparking protests and accusations of political manipulation.

The Dallas Cowboys face a tough call on George Pickens after his breakout season. Despite elite production, contract concerns and off-field questions cloud his future. With extension talks uncertain, teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers could pursue a trade. Dallas may ultimately move its rising star rather than commit long-term money.

Record voter turnouts were recorded in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with officials hailing it as a validation of electoral roll revisions and a sign of public trust. Assam and Puducherry achieved all-time highs, while Kerala saw its best turnout since 1987. Muslim-majority seats in Assam saw a significant surge in participation.

India is bolstering its engagement with the Gulf as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in West Asia. Union Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE to deepen strategic ties, while Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is in Qatar to secure vital energy supplies.

In a significant political maneuver, the Congress party withdrew its candidate from the Baramati bye-election just before the nomination deadline. This decision, influenced by appeals from the Pawar family and Mahayuti partners, ensures Sunetra Pawar faces no major opposition. The bypoll was necessitated by the tragic passing of Ajit Pawar.

President Donald Trump issued stern warnings to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of hindering oil shipments. He also criticized The Wall Street Journal's reporting on his Iran policy, asserting his actions have prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and will soon restore oil flow. These statements follow a recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.

M.L. Ninama, who recently took voluntary retirement three months before his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an event in Shamlaji in Aravalli district

The Anti-Corruption Bureau’s investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others are absconding

Karur has the highest number of contestants in a single constituency, with 85 candidates in the race; there were 47 candidates in Perambur, including TVK president C. Joseph Vijay

The matter was initially examined by the State government and referred to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in February for investigation

The CAPF camp drive, security grid expansion, wipeout of leadership, erasure of corridors, and other reasons have resulted in Maoists surrendering in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar. Vijaita Singh reports on how the Maoist insurgency has fallen over the past two years, especially since the killing of its top leader Basavaraju last year, followed by the death of nine central committee members in encounters.

The court made this observation in its interim order of staying a probe against a 34-year-old man and ordering his immediate release from prison