In a dramatic development on Friday, April 24, 2026, Aam Aadmi Party MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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'She brought to life every song she sang, whether it was a soft, romantic track, a swinging, cabaret number or a heart-wrenching song.' 'There were so many emotions in her voice, so many variations.'
Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.
'Among the leaders whose names are going around, V D Satheesan is the leader who will fit this kind of situation.'
One of the standout stories of the TVK victory was that of 30-year-old R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay's driver from Virugambakkam.
A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.
'The TVK might form a minority government.'
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'Looking at the situation purely on its Constitutional merits, the governor's conduct is defensible.' 'He is saying: You do not have a majority, so prove it. That is not an unreasonable position even if the timing and the political context make it deeply controversial.'
Uttarakhand Police rescued a group of Char Dham tourists after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by their travel guide near a food joint in Pauri Garhwal. The Delhi-based group had booked their pilgrimage through an online agency and faced issues with the guide's behaviour throughout their journey.
'It is disappointing that a craft, which is protected by the Geographical Indication Tag, Polo Ralph Lauren has turned it into a cheap wrap skirt, that too, printed.'
The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
The Special Operations Group (SOG) has uncovered a major fraud in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme, involving doctors and a lab operator allegedly causing financial losses worth crores to the state exchequer.
Real estate developers are increasingly offering flexible payment plans, such as low booking amounts and deferred payments, to stimulate housing sales and manage affordability concerns without resorting to price cuts, as sales volumes declined by 14 per cent in 2025.
Delhi Police arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang after a shootout in Ambedkar Nagar. The gang is allegedly involved in a recent robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave, where residents were held hostage.
'The next five years are crucial because Assam, West Bengal and Bihar are either governed by or politically aligned with the BJP.' 'This gives us a strong platform to take decisive steps to secure our borders.'
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is largely bullish among analysts following its Q4FY26 results, driven by strong SUV demand, a robust product pipeline, and improving growth visibility across segments, despite near-term margin pressures from rising commodity costs and potential weakness in the tractor cycle.
Launched in 2024, the TVK has Vijay's shift into politics was not sudden as he had been doing groundwork since 2009, when he launched his fan club, the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.
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Amid the arithmetic of subsidies, consumption and capacity, whichever government assumes office in Tamil Nadu after May 4 is likely to inherit a growing debate over how far the state can continue to expand welfare promises without placing additional strain on public finances and the power sector.
India recorded a 6% dip in overall crime in 2024, with 58.85 lakh cases registered compared to 62.41 lakh in 2023, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Crime rates per lakh population also decreased, with Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal leading in solving crimes. While some crimes like those against women and SC/STs saw declines, cybercrime and crimes against senior citizens increased.
Two motorcycle-borne shooters allegedly linked to gangster Deepak Nandal opened fire at the residence of an event organiser working for singer Rahul Fazilpuria in Gurugram's Kanhai village, injuring a police constable deployed there for security, police said on Sunday.
A man was shot in the chest during his birthday celebration at a Gurugram farmhouse after a friend's revolver allegedly discharged accidentally. The injured man is hospitalised and an investigation is underway.
The South Indian film fraternity, including superstars Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Vijay, Dhanush and Suriya, mourns the tragic passing of veteran producer R B Choudary, who died in a road accident, leaving behind a legacy of nearly 100 films and countless opportunities for new talent.
Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji has become the highest-grossing Marathi opener ever, while Aamir Khan's Ek Din faced a disastrous opening at the box office.
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Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.
'We are targeting a 2.5x to 3x increase in valuation by FY31.'
ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation, is highly optimistic about its growth prospects in the Indian market, according to President and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery.
Look who attended the GlobalSpa Awards 2026 at the J W Marriott hotel in Mumbai on April 22.
Airfares to Southeast Asia have surged 25 to 30 per cent, driven by high demand and limited airline seat capacity.
142 assembly seats will go to the polls on April 29 in phase 2.
The delimitation in Assam has quietly changed the political scene, raising questions about whether new constituency boundaries helped the BJP by spreading out Muslim-majority voters.
Preferential equity listings in India reached an unprecedented 1,307 in FY26, marking a 33% increase from the previous year and reflecting a strategic choice for companies during market volatility.
India's net direct tax collections increased by 5.12 per cent to over Rs 23.40 lakh crore in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but this figure still fell short of the revised budget target of Rs 24.21 lakh crore, primarily due to income tax cuts implemented earlier in the year.
Ashish R Mohan's Daadi Ki Shaadi, starring Neetu Singh and Kapil Sharma, offers an outdated plot that fails to deliver on humour or emotional depth.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has provided an update on M.S. Dhoni's injury status, confirming he will miss the game against Delhi Capitals but is steadily improving.
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