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Uppal police arrested three persons for allegedly using forged letters to obtain VIP cricket match tickets and selling them at high prices. Three others are absconding. Police seized five tickets and are continuing efforts to trace the remaining suspects.
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Senior BRS leaders congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on his party TVK’s electoral victory in Tamil Nadu. They described the win as historic, reflecting people’s aspirations, and expressed confidence in his leadership for future development and inclusive growth.
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Tamil Nadu Minister P Geetha Jeeva lost the Thoothukkudi Assembly seat to TVK candidate Srinath by 37,731 votes. Despite past wins in 2016 and 2021, she was defeated after a strong surge by TVK in the constituency
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A fire accident in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal destroyed hundreds of quintals of maize and killed nearly 60 sheep. The incident, reportedly caused by burning crop residue, has triggered protests by farmers demanding compensation and procurement support.
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After evaluating Red Bull's upgrades during the five-week F1 break, Verstappen achieved his best finish of the season on Sunday, coming in fifth despite spinning from second place on the first lap.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned after the CPI(M)-led LDF’s heavy poll defeat, handing power to the Congress-led UDF. Asked to continue till a successor is named, his exit ends a decade-long tenure marked by crisis management, controversies, and centralised governance
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Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan suffered her seventh consecutive electoral defeat, losing the Mylapore constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Despite a long political career, she has been unable to secure a win in multiple contests over the years.
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Dhoni has not played in any games this season, with his last IPL appearance occurring against the Gujarat Titans on May 25, 2025.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP’s West Bengal poll win reflects people’s rejection of fear, appeasement and support to infiltrators. He termed it a historic mandate, crediting party workers’ sacrifices and expressing confidence in fulfilling public aspirations
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over law and order, alleging failure to protect citizens following a firing incident in Karimnagar. He accused the police of bias and highlighted past policing measures under the BRS regime.
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BRSV activists staged a protest near the Secretariat demanding withdrawal of GO No. 7 on fee reimbursement and release of pending dues. Police detained several protesters, while BRSV leaders alleged that the order would adversely affect students from marginalised communities pursuing higher education
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Actor-turned-politician Vijay led TVK to emerge as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party credited women voters for its success and described the verdict as a political revolution ending decades of DMK and AIADMK dominance
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Vijay defied conventional campaigning as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rose strongly, leveraging social media, youth outreach, and cinematic charisma. His unconventional strategy, blending Dravidian themes and mass appeal, reshaped Tamil Nadu’s political narrative in his debut election
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TVK candidate V S Babu defeated Chief Minister M K Stalin in the Kolathur constituency in a major upset during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The result is being viewed as a significant political shift and a setback for the DMK leadership
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami faces fresh scrutiny after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s defeat, with Vijay’s TVK emerging stronger. The setback raises questions over AIADMK’s future and leadership amid shifting Tamil Nadu political dynamics
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Vijay’s TVK emerged strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, positioning itself as a non-Dravidian alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. BJP leader K Annamalai praised the party’s performance, while Vijay’s father expressed pride in his son’s political journey
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With TVK emerging strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, attention has shifted to Vijay’s election promises, including monthly cash assistance for women, gold for marriage, education support, farm loan waivers, free healthcare and large-scale employment generation initiatives
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Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat by 7,140 votes, overcoming early setbacks and retaining the constituency long associated with M. Karunanidhi
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Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance
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ACB officials caught a GHMC junior assistant in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh to process house construction permission. She was arrested after accepting ₹1 lakh as bribe near Yousufguda checkpost and is being produced before court.
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Prashant Kishor returned to the spotlight after Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu. Viral videos showed Kishor predicting strong prospects for Vijay and expressing confidence in the actor’s political future well before the Assembly election results
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Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay won first prize in a national competition organised by Cartoon Watch magazine on World Cartoonist Day 2026. His artwork contrasting war and peace in Bastar earned praise for its powerful social message.
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Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states
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The decades-old Red Hills service reservoirs in Hyderabad were cleaned after water in Osman Sagar and Himayath Sagar turned green due to rising temperatures. Officials said the maintenance work was aimed at improving water quality and ensuring smooth operations.
