In early trends, Vijay makes big debut as TVK pulls off stunner CHENNAI: If early trends hold, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, could emerge as a significant new force in Tamil Nadu politics.Early trends indicated an advantage for TVK founder Vijay in both Tiruchi (East) and Perambur constituencies.TVK pushed AIADMK to third position in…
TVK candidate K Sivakumar SALEM: TVK candidate K Sivakumar secured 4,034 votes in Salem North after the first round of counting, ahead of DMK’s R Rajendran by 431 votes. Rajendran, who is the tourism minister, secured 3,603.PMK stood in third place with 2,178 votes, while NTK polled 374 votes. The early trend pointed to a…
KRISHNAGIRI:A Krishnagiri resident named K Mahendran, 28, said to be an ardent supporter of TVK party leader Vijay, attempted suicide by slitting his throat after hearing rumours that the actor would lose the assembly election. The incident occurred just before the counting of votes began. According to police, Mahendran was severely distressed and cut his…
NEW DELHI: Parents can pay school fees monthly basis without being compelled to make advance or lumpsum payments, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has said in a recent order.It has directed all private unaided recognised schools to collect fees monthly. The order states that no school can mandate or compel any parent or guardian to…
Heart donated in Panchkula gives Sudanese teen in Delhi new life NEW DELHI: A 14-year-old boy from Sudan, who had come to Delhi for treatment, got a second chance at life after a donor heart was flown in from neighbhouring Haryana’s Panchkula, where a 41-year-old woman was declared brain dead and her family consented to…
CORE’s debut stream took a dangerous turn when the group was swatted during their first full day at the new content house. A false report claiming people were held inside triggered a heavy police response, which unfolded live for viewers. Members exited with hands raised as officers surrounded the property. The situation was resolved without…
Salman Khan on Sunday, mourned the loss of his dear friend, Sushil Kumar, in a touching post. Taking to his social media handle, the actor, who rarely posts tributes, took to his handle to share photos and a deeply personal tribute. Salman Khan remembers ‘brother’ Sushil Kumar Remembering their friendship spanning over four decades, Khan…
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts.The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by huge…
NEW DELHI: The India-Nepal border dispute could see another flare-up with the new government in Kathmandu officially objecting to India’s decision to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with support from China, through the Uttarakhand state crossing at Lipulekh Pass that is claimed by Nepal.Indian government later dismissed Nepal’s territorial claims, saying India has consistently maintained that…
Admiral Tripathi meets Myanmar naval leadership, discusses steps to boost cooperation, defence partnership Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command commander Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing and Naval Training Command chief Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw in Yangon on Sunday and discussed strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence…