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TVK founder Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed a political shake-up as mega movie star “Thalapathy” Vijay made a cinematic entry into electoral politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a disruptive force that cut into the long-standing dominance of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its...

NEW DELHI: West Bengal delivered a historic verdict on Monday as BJP is set to secure its first-ever assembly election victory in the state, ending chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule and breaking the Trinamool Congress stronghold.The results come after a record voter turnout of 92.47%, reflecting a highly charged and closely watched election. The...

Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner A group of top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, have raised concerns over prize money at the French Open, saying they feel “their deep disappointment” as talks with Grand Slam organisers continue.The clay-court tournament at Roland Garros is set to begin later this month in Paris....

Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Former skipper Rohit Sharma won hearts after an accidental incident during a Mumbai Indians training session ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Rohit, who is working his way back from injury, was batting in the nets when a shot inadvertently struck a ground staff member on Sunday....

Across Kerala, early trends in the 2026 Assembly election indicate a decisive shift in power, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging ahead and poised for a commanding return to government. The alliance is leading in over 100 of the 140 Assembly seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark, while the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front...

NEW DELHI: Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to make a massive comeback in Kerala, according to trends. The allaince is leading on 77 seats, according to the Election Commission’s website at the time of writing this article. If the trends contunue, it is comfortably past the majority mark of 71 in the 140-assembly...

Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking...

MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, with talisman MS Dhoni not travelling to New Delhi for their upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. The veteran has stayed back in Chennai to continue rehabilitation for a calf injury, raising fresh concerns...

NEW DELHI: As counting trends firm up across five states and UT, the 2026 assembly elections are already changing the political map in dramatic ways. From Vijay‘s blockbuster debut in Tamil Nadu to the saffron breakthrough in West Bengal and Kerala’s return to rotation, the verdict is throwing up clear winners and decisive losers.This is...

NEW DELHI: Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP), on Monday said that West Bengal’s assembly election outcome reflected public anger against the Trinamool Congress. He also accused chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her government of exploiting the state during their years in power.Addressing reporters, Kabir said, “What can I say? What...