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NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election released on Wednesday predicted that chief minister MK Stalin’s DMK-led alliance is on course to retain power, though with a tighter margin than in 2021. New entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has also shown signs of cutting into traditional vote bases.Three projections, place…
Tucked inside Pune’s sprawling Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, the Katraj Snake Park is far more than a simple reptile enclosure. It houses more than 22 species of snakes and over 150 reptiles, including king cobras, Russell’s vipers and Indian rock pythons, with one king cobra reportedly stretching beyond 13 feet. Many visitors arrive expecting a…
NEW DELHI: Bhowanipore constituency witnessed high-voltage drama as chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari landed in the same polling booth area at the same time, taking swipes at one another without any direct interaction.As voting for the second phase began on Wednesday in West Bengal, Banerjee and Adhikari traded barbs at each…
The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It will get underway on June 11. (AP) New Delhi: What’s common to India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka? With less than two months to go, none of them has an official broadcaster to showcase the 2026 FIFA…
When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the dais where Michael Jackson stood during his iconic 1996 India visitMichael Jackson was never just a pop star, he was, and continues to be, an emotion that transcends generations. Even years after his passing, the King of Pop remains etched in the hearts of fans across the world, revered…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the high voter turn out in the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections and said that this time voter are casting their votes in a “fearless atmosphere.“While inaugurating the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister said that the assembly results on May 4…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday alleged irregularities during the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, claiming that its party symbol had been taped over on electronic voting machines (EVMs) at several polling booths in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency.West Bengal assembly polls — Follow live updatesLeader of opposition and BJP candidate…
The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech offences, declining to issue further directions on the matter as it falls within the legislature’s domain.A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment on a batch of petitions seeking directions and guidelines to address…
NEW DELHI: TMC supremo and candidate from Bhabanipur Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to “forcefully rig” the West Bengal assembly elections as voting got underway in the crucial second and final phase across 142 constituencies.West Bengal assembly polls 2026 — follow live updates Addressing reporters in Kolkata, Banerjee alleged widespread interference by central…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
