VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Mojtaba Khamenei: ‘God wanted him preserved’: Iran calls US claims on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health ‘trick used by enemy’ Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency is a reserved (SC) seat in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, known as the birthplace of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. M C Shunmugaiah (also spelled Shanmugayyaa or Shunmugaiah C) from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) remains the MLA as of March 2026, with no reported by-elections or changes since 2021. He won the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 73,110 votes (41.11% vote share), defeating P. Mohan of AIADMK (64,600 votes) by a margin of 8,510 votes. Water scarcity for drinking and agriculture tops concerns, worsened by groundwater depletion for industries and poor tank desiltation. Residents also prioritize rural road improvements, youth employment, expanded healthcare and education facilities, and irrigation projects like check dams. 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Check cost in Delhi, Mumbai & more JEECUP registration window 2026 deadline extended at jeecup.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to apply here Rakhi Sawant says she’s Abhishek Bachchan’s fan since ‘Guru’ as she meets him at ‘Raja Shivaji’ screening, netizens call him a gentleman as he reacts Shubman Gill’s Chandigarh villa is a multi-crore home shaped by cricketing success and strong family roots Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache RTR 310: Pricing, specs & more American billionaire Mark Cuban to engineers: Use these three Claude prompts to sharpen your skills A 476,000-year-old wooden structure found in Kalambo Falls is changing human history | World News Kovilpatti Assembly Constituency is one of 234 Tamil Nadu assembly seats in Thoothukudi district, part of Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha, renowned for matchbox factories, firecrackers, peanuts, and Cadbury production as a semi-arid commercial hub between Madurai and Thoothukudi. Kadambur C. Raju of AIADMK is the current MLA, having won in 2021 with 68,556 votes (38.13% share), defeating TTV Dhinakaran of AMMK (56,153 votes) by a margin of 12,403 votes, with no changes reported as of March 2026 despite upcoming 2026 polls. Key issues include water scarcity, infrastructure deficits like roads and healthcare, youth unemployment, industrial growth impacts, and irrigation needs in this match industry center. Watch DMK To Win Tamil Nadu; Close Fight In Kerala, BJP To Sweep Assam: Today’s Chanakya Exit PollEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesFlower Moon 2026: Manifest your desires tonight based on your date of birth7 European fruits that can grow in the balcony during this seasonReliever vs controller: What people living with asthma often get wrongMaharashtra Day 2026: 11 Maharashtrian street foods every foodie should tryMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habits123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap ‘We’re quite relaxed with it’: ‘Love Island’ Molly Smith and Tom Clare reveal destination wedding location and August date Iran leadership crisis: Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal for ‘subservience’ to IRGC over president – report China: 14-year-old sentenced to life for rape and murder of classmate Sankarankoil Assembly Constituency (SC-reserved) in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, forms part of Tenkasi Lok Sabha and features the prominent Sankarankoil Harihara temple, an agricultural area with rice, sugarcane, and cotton cultivation. E Raja of DMK is the current MLA, elected in 2021 with 71,347 votes (39.34% share), defeating V M Rajalakshmi of AIADMK (66,050 votes) by 5,297 votes, holding office as of March 2026 ahead of state polls. Key issues encompass irrigation shortages, rural infrastructure like roads and power, healthcare access, unemployment among youth, caste quota disputes notably Vanniyar reservations, and welfare delivery in this agrarian belt. Watch DMK To Win Tamil Nadu; Close Fight In Kerala, BJP To Sweep Assam: Today’s Chanakya Exit PollEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesFlower Moon 2026: Manifest your desires tonight based on your date of birth7 European fruits that can grow in the balcony during this seasonReliever vs controller: What people living with asthma often get wrongMaharashtra Day 2026: 11 Maharashtrian street foods every foodie should tryMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habits123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap ​DoC invite applications for Economics, Legal, Data Science and Management roles; check details and direct link here ‘If I die in plane crash, I don’t want the film to go wrong’: Aamir Khan pens secret note to Mansoor Khan before every flight Why “work harder” is bad advice: Sadhguru’s refreshing truth about success Manifest your desires tonight based on your date of birth Upcoming new car launches, unveils in May 2026: MG Majestor, Honda City & more Elon Musk replies to CEO who says: When Google CEO Sundar Pichai starts agreeing with Elon, you need … UK: Ex-mayor jailed for 3 years for helping son hide evidence in teen rape case | World News Kadayanallur Assembly Constituency in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, falls under Tenkasi Lok Sabha and serves a diverse rural region blending agriculture and trade near the Western Ghats. C Krishnamurali of AIADMK is the current MLA, elected in 2021 with 88,474 votes (43.08% share), defeating IUML’s K A M Muhammed Abubacker (64,125 votes) by a margin of 24,349 votes, continuing in office as of March 2026. Key issues feature irrigation challenges tied to seasonal rivers, underdeveloped rural infrastructure including roads and power, limited healthcare facilities, youth employment shortages, and minority welfare demands in this agriculturally vital area. 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In the 2021 Assembly elections, S. Palani Nadar of the Indian National Congress won the seat, narrowly defeating Selvamohandoss Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of just 370 votes. The constituency is once again witnessing a competitive race, with Gowshik Pandiyan of the Naam Tamilar Katchi entering the fray, intensifying the contest among major parties. Tenkasi Assembly seat falls under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 general elections, Rani Srikumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the parliamentary seat, defeating K. Krishnasamy of the AIADMK by a margin of 196,199 votes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious Killings123PhotostoriesMaharashtra Day 2026: 11 Maharashtrian street foods every foodie should tryMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habitsHow to grow moringa tree at home (Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)10 ancient Sanskrit-inspired baby names with modern appeal5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending money123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap Updated: May 01, 2026, 12:40 IST ‘Raja Shivaji’ FIRST reviews: Netizens call it Riteish Deshmukh’s career best, say Ajay-Atul’s music the film’s soul, praise Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan’s performance Meet the mimic Octopus that can impersonate over 13 creatures to escape predators and hunt prey ‘King, Queen got me to do what no one else could’: Trump removes tariffs on British whisky after royal visit Alangulam Assembly Constituency is situated in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, serving a rural agricultural area focused on paddy and millets with the town of Alangulam as its hub. P H Manoj Pandian (also Manoj Pandian) of AIADMK is the current MLA as of March 2026, having won in 2021 with 74,153 votes (36.44% share), defeating DMK’s Poongothai (70,614 votes) by a margin of 3,539 votes, with voter turnout at 77.4% and no changes since. Key issues include irrigation shortages, poor rural roads and power reliability, limited healthcare and education facilities, youth unemployment, and demands for better welfare schemes in this underdeveloped region.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious Killings123PhotostoriesMaharashtra Day 2026: 11 Maharashtrian street foods every foodie should tryMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habitsHow to grow moringa tree at home (Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)10 ancient Sanskrit-inspired baby names with modern appeal5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending money123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap Government hikes jet fuel prices by 5% for international airlines 2 marks less in Class 10, 100% in Class 12: ISC topper Anushka Ghosh turns her ICSE miss into perfect score ‘I’m only 80,’ says Javed Akhtar as he corrects Aamir Khan mentioning his age: ‘It has a negative effect’ Driving in Delhi heatwave? 8 things every car owner must do Passport row: SC grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in forgery, defamation case Vasudevanallur Assembly Constituency (SC-reserved) is located in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, part of Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency, encompassing rural agricultural lands growing paddy, sugarcane, and millets near the Western Ghats foothills. Dr T Sadhan Tirumalaikumar (also known as Sathan Tirumalaikumar) of MDMK allied with DMK won the 2021 election with 68,730 votes (39.08% share), defeating AIADMK’s Manoharan (66,363 votes) by a margin of 2,367 votes, and serves as the current MLA as of March 2026 with no subsequent changes reported. Key issues include chronic irrigation shortages reliant on the Tamiraparani River, inadequate rural roads and electricity, insufficient healthcare and schools, high youth unemployment, and calls for agro-based industries in this underdeveloped Scheduled Caste-dominated region.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious Killings123PhotostoriesMaharashtra Day 2026: 11 Maharashtrian street foods every foodie should tryMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habitsHow to grow moringa tree at home (Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)10 ancient Sanskrit-inspired baby names with modern appeal5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending money123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap ‘You’ll be on the floor!’ Furious Heinrich Klaasen loses cool as fan films his family, ugly confrontation caught on camera – WATCH Gross GST collections hit record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026 despite US-Iran war concerns UP Home Guard answer key 2026 expected to be released soon at uppbpb.gov.in: Check steps to download here ‘Patriot’ Twitter review: Mammootty and Mohanlal reunion impresses fans; netizens call it a ‘historic cinematic event’ Virat Kohli walks past a young fan’s autograph request, child breaks down: A moment that teaches parents a powerful lesson MP boat tragedy: Mother, 3-year-old son found holding each other in death; haunting image surfaces Tiruchendur is home to the famous shore temple and has been represented by DMK leader Anitha R. Radhakrishnan for over two decades. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s Anitha R. Radhakrishnan won with 88,274 votes, defeating AIADMK’s M. Radhakrishnan by a margin of 25,263 votes. In the 2016 Assembly elections, DMK’s Anitha R. Radhakrishnan secured 88,357 votes, defeating AIADMK’s R. Sarathkumar by 26,001 votes. In the 2011 Assembly elections, DMK’s Anitha R. Radhakrishnan won with 68,741 votes, narrowly defeating AIADMK’s P. R. Manoharan by 640 votes. Since the 1977 Assembly elections, the constituency has seen closely contested battles between the two major Dravidian parties, with the AIADMK winning six times and the DMK five times. The 234-seat Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will see the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, take on the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and a resurgent BJP-led alliance. The campaign is centred around issues such as welfare schemes, law and order, and the broader debate between Dravidian political identity and national integration narratives. While the DMK government is highlighting its record on industrial growth and social justice, the opposition has targeted it over allegations of corruption and concerns about power shortages.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious Killings123PhotostoriesMaharashtra Day 2026: 10 iconic animals of Maharashtra and best places to find them5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habitsHow to grow moringa tree at home (Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)10 ancient Sanskrit-inspired baby names with modern appeal5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending moneyMorning affirmation at 5am: The first thoughts you choose each morning shape everything after123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap Air India may cut 100 flights daily as jet fuel prices hit; flights on these routes to be affected Evangeline Lilly SLAMS Marvel layoffs: ‘People who invented these characters and who designed them are being replaced by AI’ World Happiness Report: Gujarat village stops cooking at home: How one shared kitchen in Chandanki is beating loneliness and boosting happiness through community living ‘No strategic oil reserves like India’: Pakistan minister admits vulnerability as fuel crisis deepens Paramakudi (SC) is a reserved constituency in Ramanathapuram district that has seen intense competition between the DMK and AIADMK. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s S. Murugesan won with 84,864 votes, defeating AIADMK’s N. Sadhan Prabhakar by a margin of 13,285 votes. In the 2016 Assembly elections, AIADMK’s Dr. S. Muthiah won with 79,254 votes, defeating DMK’s U. Thisaiveran by 13,389 votes. In the 2011 Assembly elections, AIADMK’s Dr. S. Sundararaj won with 86,150 votes, defeating INC’s R. Ramprabu by a margin of 34,606 votes. Historically, since the 1977 elections, the AIADMK has dominated the constituency with six victories, while the DMK has won twice. The 234-seat Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will see the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, take on the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and a resurgent BJP-led alliance. The campaign is centred around issues such as welfare schemes, law and order, and the broader debate between Dravidian political identity and national integration narratives. While the DMK government is highlighting its record on industrial growth and social justice, the opposition has targeted it over allegations of corruption and concerns about power shortages.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious Killings123Photostories5 wild scientists who experimented on themselves5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!5 simple tricks to clean your Refrigerator6 high-potential residential areas in Kanpur for smart property investmentWhen a child stops sharing things with parents, it usually begins with these 6 parental habitsHow to grow moringa tree at home (Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)10 ancient Sanskrit-inspired baby names with modern appeal5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending moneyMorning affirmation at 5am: The first thoughts you choose each morning shape everything afterFrom opening up about his troubled childhood and growing up in a violent home to facing bullying at school; Sidharth Bhardwaj recalls his traumatic past123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap Exclusive! 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