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Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj

Filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar expressed pride in his son Vijay after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s strong electoral showing, saying the actor-turned-politician carries public hopes and is committed to fulfilling promises for Tamil Nadu’s development

India’s outgoing envoy Pranay Verma met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, reviewing bilateral ties and expressing optimism for future cooperation, while both sides pledged to strengthen people-centric relations after a period of diplomatic strain

The Election Commission ordered deployment of Central forces at key West Bengal government offices, including Nabanna, amid trends showing the BJP heading towards victory in the Assembly polls. Officials said the move was aimed at protecting government documents during the counting process

Vijay’s electoral debut with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew massive attention despite the 2025 Karur stampede tragedy. His campaign, driven by youth appeal and welfare promises, reportedly challenged the DMK in a closely watched contest

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the UDF’s strong lead in Kerala as a historic victory and said the results could mark a major setback for Left politics nationally. Congress leaders credited anti-incumbency, coordinated campaigning and voter support for the alliance’s performance

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked voters after the Indian National Congress-led UDF’s Kerala victory, expressing gratitude for support in Wayanad and pledging commitment to development as the alliance prepares to form government after 10 years

Delhi Police busted a fake MBBS admissions racket that allegedly cheated NEET aspirants by promising guaranteed medical seats. Four accused, including a doctor, were arrested while 18 students were rescued from undisclosed locations ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination

Sachin Pilot of the Indian National Congress hailed the UDF’s Kerala victory as “historic,” saying the chief ministerial decision will be taken by central leadership after consultations, as the alliance prepares to form government after a decade

The BJP secured victories in Nemom, Kazhakoottam and Chathannoor constituencies in the Kerala Assembly elections. BJP leaders Rajeev Chandrasekhar and V Muraleedharan described the results as a strong response to rivals who had predicted the party would fail to win seats

K C Venugopal of the Indian National Congress said the UDF’s Kerala win reflects rejection of “arrogance and corruption” under Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF, while alleging misrule, political alliances, and celebrating a “historic” mandate

Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a rare political startup to achieve instant electoral success, joining parties like AAP and TDP. The party’s strong debut in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has reshaped the state’s political landscape and drawn national attention

A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, citing a “systematic plan” to brainwash a victim and send her abroad. The case involves alleged sexual harassment, coercion and forced conversion, with SIT investigating multiple accused colleagues at Tata Consultancy Services

Chandy Oommen secured a massive victory in Puthuppally, crossing a 50,000-vote margin while running a symbolic bicycle campaign. Son of late CM Oommen Chandy, his win is seen as a blend of legacy, simplicity, and strong voter connect

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Chathanoor delivered a key win for the BJP as B.B. Gopakumar defeated CPI’s R. Rajendran by 4,002 votes. The result, alongside a close fight in Nemom, signals a BJP resurgence in Kerala’s evolving political landscape

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew comparisons with N. T. Rama Rao after early electoral success, joining rare film stars-turned-politicians like MGR, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Kamal Haasan, and Vijayakanth in South Indian politics

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and TDP leader Nara Lokesh congratulated Vijay on TVK’s strong performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They praised the actor-turned-politician’s electoral debut and extended wishes for his future political journey

The rupee declined 39 paise to close at a record low of 95.23 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and Middle East tensions. Analysts warned that continued pressure on oil prices may further weaken the Indian currency

Crude oil futures rose nearly 2 per cent to Rs 9,821 per barrel on MCX amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns linked to US-Iran developments. Analysts said uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continues to keep global oil prices volatile

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Monday, supported by gains in blue-chip stocks, positive state poll trends and strong quarterly earnings. Investor sentiment also improved amid easing geopolitical concerns and stability in crude oil prices

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika won the Jagiroad Assembly seat by 93,584 votes, securing his fourth consecutive term as MLA. The BJP leader defeated Congress candidate Bubul Das and continued his strong electoral performance in the constituency

Tamil film stars including Vikram, Vijay Deverakonda, Ram Pothineni, Sivakarthikeyan and Kajal Aggarwal congratulated Vijay after his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged in Tamil Nadu election results, calling it a historic political moment

Kazhakootam saw a razor-thin BJP win as V. Muraleedharan defeated CPI(M)’s Kadakampally Surendran by 265 votes. Along with victories in Nemom and Chathanoor, the BJP recorded its strongest Kerala Assembly performance yet