CHENNAI: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay-led TVK has emerged as a major political force in Tamil Nadu, reshaping the state’s political landscape in the 2026 Assembly elections. TVK achieved what other political scions had failed to do by emerging as the third pole in Tamil politics, with its gains coming largely at the DMK’s expense and causing some…
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread thunderstorms, hailstorms across Telangana over the next four days, bringing much-awaited relief from the intense summer heat. Districts including Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad and Nagarkurnool have been placed under orange alert for heavy thunderstorms between May 5 and 7.According to the IMD, Hyderabad is also likely…
Kolkata: Claiming that she had been defeated by force, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the election process was manipulated and votes were looted by the BJP. She said she had also been assaulted, but asserted that they would return again. She made the remarks on Monday evening after spending nearly five hours inside the Sakhawat Memorial…
Panaji: The Se Old Goa panchayat, on Monday, told the Bombay high court that 67 handcarts on footpaths, in the vicinity of the church complex, were removed.Last month, the high court directed the panchayat to enforce its March 25 order and ensure that all footpaths remain free of moving carts, as well as both permanent…
Shimla: In a step towards sustainable urban services, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday flagged off 10 electric waste collection vehicles for the Shimla municipal corporation.With this initiative, Shimla becomes the first urban local body in Himachal Pradesh to begin transitioning its waste management fleet to electric vehicles in a phased manner.Trial…
Pune: Veterinary clinics across the city are witnessing a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses among pets as extreme summer temperatures make their presence felt. Animal doctors are reporting packed waiting rooms and an increase in emergency cases. Heatstroke, dehydration, and respiratory distress are among the most common conditions, with many pets arriving in critical condition…
Guwahati: Congress ran an aggressive campaign for the Assam assembly polls, including attacks on chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family, but still failed to improve its electoral position like in the previous two elections.Its support remained concentrated in “Miya” Muslim-majority constituencies, where AIUDF lost relevance, leaving Congress with a narrow and isolated voter base. The…
NEW DELHI: As the results of the 2026 assembly elections began to emerge, a familiar tune returned to Indian politics. Not loud or unexpected, but recognisable. Something that has been building since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict. Each election has followed a similar rhythm. The BJP has consistently (from Harayana to Maharashtra and now, Assam)…
Bernstein has a market perform rating on Kotak Bank with the target price at Rs 500. Analysts said Kotak Bank closed FY26 on a strong note, with a beat across most operating metrics. The lender’s net interest margin expanded about 13 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) on the quarter (QoQ), the…
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results were announced yesterday (May 4), and actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay secured victories in both constituencies he contested. His party also performed strongly across several regions in the state, making it a memorable first election outing for the actor. Immediately after the outcome of the TN Election results had been declared,…
