Anupama Anandraj

Cracks have emerged within the INDIA bloc following the Tamil Nadu election results, with the DMK accusing its ally, the Congress, of "backstabbing" for supporting actor-politician Vijay's TVK party. The DMK criticized the Congress' decision as "foolhardy" and driven by ego, questioning its trustworthiness and potential impact on other alliance partners.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through vote theft, claiming every sixth MP from the party secured victory unfairly. He alleged that institutions are manipulated to tamper with the electoral process, suggesting the BJP fears fair elections.

Political analyst Suvrokamal Dutta explains why Bengal’s verdict was both a rejection of the TMC and an endorsement of the BJP, and what it could mean for Mamata Banerjee’s party and the wider opposition alliance

In a nail-biting finish, TVK candidate R Seenivasa Sethupathy narrowly defeated DMK minister K R Periyakaruppan by a single vote in the Tirupattur constituency. The final tally saw Sethupathy secure 83,375 votes against Periyakaruppan's 83,374, following a prolonged counting process that included re-verification of postal ballots.

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 steered Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Prioritising the team's win over a personal century, Samson displayed remarkable composure and calculated aggression. His mature approach earned praise from cricket legends, highlighting his significant impact on CSK's playoff aspirations this season.

You can now drive from India’s border with China in the Northeast to the border with Pakistan in the west without leaving BJP-NDA territory.

Dell Technologies is moving its legal home from Delaware to Texas. This change is set for approval at the company's annual stockholders meeting on June 25, 2026. Texas Governor Greg Abbott welcomed the tech giant, highlighting its long history in the state.

Tamil Nadu's pole vaulters encountered a troubling incident when Railway Protection Force officials at Rajahmundry carelessly cut the ropes holding their valuable poles to a train's windows. As a result, the poles tumbled onto the tracks, leaving the athletes no choice but to halt the train and salvage their equipment.