Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has made a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, securing a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency and leading his party to a strong performance across the state, with congratulatory messages pouring in from fellow film personalities.
'In West Bengal, the BJP's ideology of Hindutva will be customised to cater to the culture and the cultural imperatives of Bengalis.'
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death and her husband seriously injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.
Indian carmakers experienced a robust start to the new fiscal year, with an estimated 4.5 lakh passenger vehicles sold in April, marking a 27 per cent increase year-on-year, attributed to factors like GST 2.0, repo rate cuts, and income tax benefits.
'The possibility of Nitish Babu continuing at least for some time is very much there, but don't rule out the artistic possibility of a leadership change executed very elegantly.'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of appeasement politics, encouraging illegal immigration for votes, and leading the state into misrule and corruption.
As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.
'Nitish Kumar is the only leader who gave us everything.'
Gujarat police have detained five individuals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, as part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics-related crimes.
As Vijay is set to lead Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral win, we take a look back at films that built his mass appeal while affirming how cinema shaped his larger-than-life public persona.
A 34-year-old man died in police custody in Delhi after being detained for questioning. Police have launched an inquiry and preliminary reports suggest dehydration as a possible cause of death.
Hyderabad Police have dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network, arresting 52 individuals across nine states in 'Operation Octopus 2.0'. The operation targeted bank officials, mule account holders, and middlemen involved in facilitating cyber frauds.
The strength of the human spirit in the face of oppression and collective action is a theme well suited to these divided times, but Pallichattambi needed to be more precise and focused in its imagination to the make the noble intentions stick, notes Arjun Menon.
On the occasion of Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, his film with Director Atlee, also starring Deepika Padukone, has been titled Raaka.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly strangling his eight-month pregnant wife after she refused to return to his home.
Priyanka Chopra is currently shooting for SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated Telugu film Varanasi in Hyderabad, balancing her demanding schedule with a refreshing poolside Sunday.
A court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a Dalit man in 2001. The verdict was delivered after the court found the accused guilty based on presented evidence.
'The AIADMK front comes second, and then the TVK.'
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide inside a camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a police investigation.
'You left young at heart, still eager to sing with the new generation entering the musical duniya.'
Delhi Police have arrested six individuals involved in a transnational cyber fraud syndicate that operated fake loan applications and siphoned money through mule bank accounts.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, for stabbing a 32-year-old man who intervened in a fight between the accused and the victim's younger brother.
A youth was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy area, leading to the apprehension of three juveniles. The attack stemmed from a previous dispute between the victim and the assailants.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal syndicate.
Former champion Dinesh Khanna sees similarities between his 1965 Badminton Asia Championships win and Ayush Shetty's current run in the tournament.
Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram secured multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, with wrestling and weightlifting events taking centre stage.
A 21-member Indian athletics team, led by Animesh Kujur, will participate in five events at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The team includes eight women and will focus on events including the mixed relays and men's relays.
Sekar Patchai and Arthi emerged victorious in stand-up paddling at the Little Andaman Pro, while intense surfing action unfolded in the Men's and Women's Open categories.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
An 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, Delhi, due to a dispute stemming from his brother's relationship with the wife of one of the accused.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A 55-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bengaluru, while her husband, son, and mother-in-law escaped. The fire broke out in their Rajajinagar residence, and the cause is under investigation.
An 18-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri by four people over his elder brother's 'friendship' with one of the accused's wife, police said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims that the state lags in fish production, asserting significant increases during her tenure.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly hacked to death by her 70-year-old mother-in-law following a dispute over serving tea at their home.
The new title is likely inspired by the film's first track Maatrubhumi, sung by Arijit Singh.
TVK candidate Vinoth Ravi is using a 3D hologram of actor-turned-politician Vijay to campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, aiming to reach voters across the state.
India's passenger vehicle (PV) industry is projected to experience moderated growth in FY27, following a strong rebound in H2FY26, primarily due to the high base effect, absorbed pent-up demand, and the lingering impact of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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