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The DMK, which had won 37 of the 41 constituencies in nine districts in 2021, is looking to better its performance. The  AIADMK, which had suffered heavy losses owing to a split in the votes caused by the AMMK and the NTK in several constituencies last time, is hoping that the anti-incumbency factor will turn the tide in its favour

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has announced that the company is undergoing a change, working to reshape its massive media empire. In a memo to employees, the CEO said that the company is cutting approximately 1,000 roles this week to “streamline” its operations. According to the memo, the majority of the job losses are a direct result of Disney forming a single, consolidated “enterprise marketing division.” This new group is being led by Asad Ayaz, the company's Chief Marketing and Brand Officer.

"Both China and Spain are principled countries that stand for justice. They should strengthen communication, consolidate mutual trust, and cooperate closely to oppose the world's regression to the law of the jungle," Mr. Xi said during talks in the Great Hall of the People

Funds cleared after SHRC chief took suo motu action on reports highlighting commuter and pedestrian distress at Vyttila, Kerala’s busiest junction

Javokhir Sindarov clinched the FIDE Candidates 2026 title with a round to spare after an unbeaten run, sealing qualification for the World Championship with a draw against Anish Giri. The Uzbek GM showed consistency throughout, starting with a win over Andrey Esipenko and maintaining control with key draws. He will now face reigning champion D Gukesh for the title.

Chief Minister expresses grief, promises impartial probe

Participating in 135th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Ambedkar in city, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy says that Dr. Ambedkar proved that discrimination cannot hinder intellectual progress

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The seats reserved for women in Lok Sabha and legislative Assemblies "shall be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a state or Union territory," the Bill circulated among Lok Sabha members said

Within the TVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating the BJP front which, they believe, is acting against  Tamil Nadu’s interests. Many of them recognise that voting for Vijay may not yield benefits. They understand that the DMK-led alliance has an edge over the AIADMK-led front, says  M. Veerapandian

Parties across the Opposition, and even some allies, flag concerns over ambiguity on delimitation and federal balance