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NEW DELHI: A fractured mandate in Tamil Nadu has triggered political manoeuvring, with parties exploring unlikely alliances as the race to form the next government appears to remain wide open.This comes as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s bid to become chief minister hit a roadblock, as governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was reportedly unconvinced that the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam…
A US entrepreneur named James Blunt has sparked an online debate after sharing a X (formerly Twitter) post on how the debate about H-1B visa holders taking over US jobs “is being driven more by emotion than by the actual numbers”. Blunt’s post uses a dot chart to show nearly 700,000 H-1B workers in the…
In India, buying a car is not just a practical consideration but often tied to rituals, beliefs and personal choices. Numerology and astrology are popular with many buyers looking for guidance, and one of the most popular options is to choose a ‘lucky’ registration number. Premium auctions for fancy numbers and conversations with numerologists. A…
Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst:1) Return of anti-incumbencyFor a while, anti-incumbency seemed like a fading ghost. Repeated successes of several incumbents, most notably Narendra Modi, had cast…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters to turn out in record numbers as Phase-2 polling of the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 got underway.In a post through X, he made a special appeal to women and young voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers, highlighting their crucial role in strengthening the electoral…
Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal meet BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Raghav Chadha’s exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) does not come as a surprise. Nor, perhaps, his decision to join the BJP. Raghav Chadha’s political…
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha with Nitin Nabin and others (Image/ANI) NEW DELHI: The exit of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha along with six other members has significantly altered the composition of the Upper House, strengthening the ruling BJP-led NDA while sharply reducing the Aam Aadmi Party’s presence. The move has also hit the opposition…
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Infosys posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,501 crore, up 21 per cent from Rs 7,033 crore. Infosys share price today: The stock price of India’s second largest IT services firm fell sharply on Friday despite the company’s quarterly results beating market expectations. Infosys came under significant…
Today marks a pivotal moment for Bihar as Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary prepares to secure a confidence vote in the state assembly, enjoying the robust support of the NDA coalition. With a commanding majority of 202 legislators rallying behind him, against just 35 from the opposition, anticipation is high for his assured victory. Patna: CM…
Ajith Kumar has once again shown his commitment as a responsible citizen by casting his vote early in Chennai. The actor, who returned from Belgium just a day before, made sure to be present for polling day. Despite his busy schedule and international commitments, he arrived at the polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur early in the…
