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Speculation over President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the deadlock over government formation continued amid allegations of horse-trading, forged support letters and missing MLAs. TVK remains short of the majority mark, while hectic political negotiations continue ahead of the government’s term ending.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay’s attempt to form the government in Tamil Nadu hit a roadblock after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refused to extend an invitation, citing insufficient majority support.

Gujarat Titans will aim to continue their winning momentum against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday. With both teams level on points, the clash could prove crucial in the IPL playoff race as GT look stronger while RR battle inconsistency in both batting and bowling

Nida Khan, a 27-year-old TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the company’s Nashik unit, was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after allegedly being sheltered by an AIMIM corporator.

India’s young boxers delivered an impressive show at the Asian Under-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with five pugilists advancing to the semifinals. The strong quarterfinal performances guaranteed at least five medals and boosted India’s hopes of multiple gold-medal finishes

Sony Pictures Networks India unveiled a new teaser featuring Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma ahead of a major entertainment debut. The campaign will be promoted across Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV and the network’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms.

Indian shooter Shapath Bharadwaj scored 71 out of 75 to lead the country’s challenge on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty. Manisha Keer emerged as the best Indian woman shooter with a score of 69 in trap

Teen golfer Anshul Mishra secured a commanding eight-shot victory at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 17-year-old carded a final-round 71 to finish at six-under 282 and claim his second amateur title of the season

Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill retained the lead at the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur despite a brief mid-round slump. Gill carded a two-under 70 to move to 13-under, staying one shot ahead of Filipino golfer Sean Ramos after the second round

India defeated Lebanon 4-0 in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added goals as the Young Tigresses secured their first victory in the tournament since 2005

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and UAE seamer Ajay Kumar were shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April. Laura Wolvaardt, Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardoso earned nominations in the women’s category

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets after their spinners restricted DC to 142/8. Finn Allen then smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls, helping KKR register a fourth consecutive win and keep their IPL playoff hopes alive

The Congress’ fallout in Tamil Nadu could finally push the long-discussed ‘Federal Front’ from theory into political reality

One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan continue to redefine regional security dynamics

At a public gathering in Gurugram, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has created a system to manipulate polls by deleting and adding voter names, claiming elections in states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra were compromised. He warned that public anger is mounting against such practices.

At least five people died in Bihar following lightning strikes and falling trees caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh compensation for victims’ families and urged residents to remain cautious

Authorities worldwide are preparing to manage passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius, headed to Tenerife. With three deaths reported and several infections linked to the Andes virus strain, officials are tracing exposures and organising repatriation amid continuing uncertainty

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam member movd the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, arguing the single-largest party must get the first opportunity

Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after securing Left party support to stake claim for government formation. With backing from Congress and Left allies, TVK’s tally has risen close to the majority mark

United States Central Command said American forces disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman after they allegedly attempted to breach a US blockade. A Navy fighter jet reportedly targeted the vessels’ smokestacks as they tried reaching an Iranian port

Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said India is set to become the world’s third-largest aviation market by 2035 with around 2,250 aircraft. He highlighted GIFT City’s growing role in aircraft leasing and financing, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign jurisdictions

Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has built a system to “steal elections” across states including Haryana and Maharashtra. Speaking during a yatra in Gurugram, he accused the ruling party of controlling institutions and warned of public backlash