Huw Penallt Jones

Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state's debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and prioritizing public welfare.

Congress has a historic mandate and and the architect behind it is evident. The only thing standing in the way of announcing the CM is the Congress and its old instincts of factionalism, seniority and high-command management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.

As pilgrim traffic surges in the Himalayas, faith, fragile mountains and unchecked growth are on a collision course

Over 92,000 tech jobs vanished in 2026, pushing the total since 2020 to nearly 900,000. Giants like Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands, signaling a structural shift driven by AI efficiencies and pandemic over-hiring. Despite massive layoffs, tech titans are investing billions in AI, while startups achieve rapid growth with leaner teams, redefining business expansion in the AI era.

CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan has objected to the order of songs played at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, where 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third after 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem. He stated this violates long-standing convention and demanded a public explanation for the lapse, urging the government to restore the state song's primacy.

Urvil Patel unleashed an explosive batting display, smashing 25 runs off Avesh Khan in the fifth over and another 25 off Digvesh Rathi in the sixth. He became the first batter in IPL history to hit six sixes in his first eight balls, racing to 41. Patel then achieved a breathtaking half-century in just 13 balls, equalling the IPL record.