Once a legislator in Puducherry, ‘Bussy’ Anand, now elected to T.N. Assembly
Anand 'Bussy' has been elected to the Tamil Nadu State Assembly after previously serving as a legislator in Puducherry....
What the winner must learn from the loser in Kerala
The LDF's campaign in Kerala was distinct from traditional Left policies, focusing on Pinarayi's personality. Now, the UDF must resist imitating this model....
TVK bags most seats in Chennai’s neighbouring districts
TVK has secured the majority of seats in Chennai's neighboring districts, according to The Hindu....
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF retains Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor with improved margins, wrests Kothamangalam
The UDF retained Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor with sharply improved margins and wrested Kothamangalam from the Left. Candidates Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Manoj Moothedan, and Shibu Thekkumpuram registered decisive wins....
CUET-UG Centre Allotment Sparks Nationwide Anxiety Among Aspirants
The CUET-UG centre allotment process has caused widespread anxiety among aspirants in India....
BJP-led NDA wins record 101 of 126 seats in Assam assembly election
The National Democratic Alliance secured a historic 101 seats out of 126 in the Assam legislative assembly polls, delivering a decisive defeat to the Congress-led opposition. The victory marks the NDA's third consecutive...
Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly polls: DMK leader loses in Tirupattur as TVK sweeps Madurai, Sivaganga
The Hindu reports that DMK heavyweight Periyakaruppan was edged out in Tirupattur by a single vote after leading earlier in the count. In other constituencies, the Tamil Vanniyar Kaikatti (TVK) party achieved sweeping vi...
Delhi seeks long-term solution for water supply, says official Rekha Gupta
Rekha Gupta, a senior official, announced that the Delhi government is working on a comprehensive, long‑term fix for the capital's chronic water‑supply problems. The plan aims to improve infrastructure and ensure reliabl...
Kerala 2026 assembly results: Incumbent P. Rajeeve defeated in Kalamassery, other constituencies see status quo
In the Kerala legislative assembly elections, incumbent P. Rajeeve lost his Kalamassery seat, reflecting an anti‑incumbency wave. Meanwhile, the Hindu notes that other constituencies such as Piravom, Aluva and Angamaly r...
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians chase down 229, beat Lucknow Super Giants with 143-run opening
Mumbai Indians posted a commanding total of 229 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, powered by a 143-run opening partnership between Rikelto and Rohit Sharma. The five‑time champions comfortably chased the target, keeping...
BJP sweeps West Bengal, ending Trinamool dominance with 45.8% vote share
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a sweeping victory in West Bengal, retaining strongholds in the north and southwest and making inroads into traditional Trinamool bastions around Kolkata. BJP's vote share rose to 45.8...
Karnataka's Hunsur health centres to receive digital display systems under Swasthya Swaraj
Under the Swasthya Swaraj programme, digital display units will be installed in health centres across Hunsur, enhancing public access to health information and services. The initiative is part of a broader effort to mode...
UDF lands decisive victory in Kerala Assembly elections 2026, winning key seats
The United Democratic Front (UDF) swept the Kerala Assembly elections, reclaiming Uduma after 39 years and seeing Mohanan defeat Kadannapally in Kannur by 18,551 votes. A visual roundup highlighted the overall winners an...
Journalists face restricted access at counting centres in Madurai
Reporters covering the Madurai vote count encountered difficulties gaining entry to counting centres, citing limited access and procedural hurdles that hampered timely reporting of results....
Short film awards mark 80th birth anniversary of filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao
Celebrations for Dasari Narayana Rao's 80th birth anniversary featured a ceremony honoring short film creators, highlighting his lasting influence on Indian cinema....
Former cricketer Yagnik aims to become India's fielding coach after Ranji triumph
At 42, Yagnik expressed ambition to take on the national fielding coach role, praising his recent stint with the Knight Riders and recalling Jammu & Kashmir's historic Ranji victory as a career highlight....
BJP gains ground in West Bengal as split Muslim votes hurt Trinamool Congress
Election results in West Bengal show that a division of Muslim votes has benefited the BJP, which is either leading or winning in six of the twelve seats in Malda, a district with a 50% Muslim electorate. The split is se...
Supreme Court orders Karnataka to report on prison amenities after Darshan's plea
The Supreme Court has requested Karnataka authorities to submit a detailed report on the conditions and amenities in prisons, following a petition by activist Darshan seeking improvements....
Inspection flags unsafe cooking oil at KFC outlet in Kondapur
Food safety officials discovered that a KFC restaurant in Kondapur was using cooking oil that failed safety standards, prompting a warning and call for corrective action....
India's 'One Meal a Day with Millets' Initiative Launched
The Hindu reports the launch of a government programme that promotes a daily millet-based meal to improve nutrition and support farmers. The initiative aims to raise awareness of millets' health benefits and create a mar...