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₹19.70 lakh in cash seized, ₹18.20 lakh in 49 bank accounts across nine banks frozen; gang routed money to a Philippines-based kingpin via mule accounts and SIM cards hidden in cargo jeans parcels, says Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh

The dissident leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] who won the Payyannur Assembly segment attributed his victory partly to substantial support from CPI(M) workers

Harbhajan Singh said Rohit Sharma’s earlier return from injury could have improved Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign. Rohit’s match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants highlighted his importance to the side. Harbhajan felt MI lost crucial matches during Rohit’s absence but believes the team still has an outside chance of reaching the playoffs.

Three-member committee of Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister P. Narayana and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar reviews ‘grama kanthas’ and land pooling progress; CRDA Commissioner asked to visit 29 villages

The Bombay High Court pulled up the vessel owners, accusing them of being the least interested in human lives and only being concerned about their vessels and commercial activities

The tour will focus on textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, metals & downstream industries, and pharmaceuticals

After winning 206 (of 294) Assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is set to form a government in the State for the first time. Here are the results, with supporting graphics, at a glance

Candace Owens mocked Laura Loomer after Loomer called for an investigation into George Farmer over alleged immigration fraud tied to a claimed DUI incident. Owens dismissed the accusations with sarcasm, while Loomer escalated the feud by questioning Owens’ finances and credibility. The dispute has grown increasingly personal, with serious allegations still unproven and neither side showing signs of backing down.

Nine-day folk festival begins at the seven Gangamma temples; cross-dressing tradition by male devotees on the penultimate day, popularised in recent years by the film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, sees a rousing reception from the younger generation

The commercial aviation engine components manufacturing plant will be fully operational in 2027, create over 350 skilled jobs in next five years

"The people have endorsed coalition government in 2026, ten years after VCK had promised it during 2016 Assembly elections (when it was a part of Makkal Nala Kootani)," he said.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets residents of victim’s village and assures justice

A.K. Antony signalled that the names of Mr. Venugopal, Leader of the Opposition, V D Satheesan, and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala were in play for the Congress Chief Minister’s post

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the Met Gala 2026 despite strong fan anticipation. Swift stayed out of the spotlight in New York, while Kelce kept a low profile after a podcast appearance. Their absence reflects a deliberate choice to prioritize privacy and focus on their relationship, as the couple continues planning their wedding and embracing a quieter phase away from public attention and high-profile events.

At Saidapet, TVK candidate M. Arul Prakasam defeated DMK’s Ma. Subramanian by a margin of 28,514 votes

The Delhi Police has booked Sukesh Chandrasekhar for allegedly duping the wives of former promoters of Ranbaxy