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Shunning traditional fanfare, Odisha's Subhashree Subhasmita and Karnataka's Deepak Kumar N embraced a wedding focused on social good. Their celebrations included a successful blood donation drive for thalassaemia patients, distribution of new clothes to the needy, and planting saplings.

Almost no one treated TVK as the party that could win. At best, it was expected to cut votes and embarrass the old players. These are their safest columns from which Vijay’s party took seats

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Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu assembly polls, dramatically altering the state's political landscape. Leveraging star power and organized fan networks, TVK has disrupted the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, resonating with voters seeking an alternative.

And today, one of the starkest outliers in the early trends is the performance of Vijay’s TVK. But who is Vijay, who, if trends hold, could become the new Thalapathy of Tamil Nadu politics?

Koderma's sole government blood bank is operating as a storage center after its license was revoked in November 2025, causing a severe blood shortage. The facility, now unable to collect directly from donors, has seen its blood supply drop by half, impacting thalassaemia patients and dialysis recipients.

Jeypore's District Headquarters Hospital faces a severe blood shortage, with only 22 units available against a capacity of 1,000. Patients like Lingaeswar Naik are being asked to find donors for transfusions due to dwindling voluntary donations. Officials are planning donation camps to replenish stocks and address the critical situation for emergency care.

Three individuals from Gaya and Aurangabad, Niraj Kumar, Balbir Chandrawanshi, and Navin Singh, united by their passion for saving lives, have formed a formidable blood donor group. Niraj, a recipient of the Good Samaritan Award, has inspired his friends to join his mission. Together, these 'raktveers' regularly organize camps, contributing significantly to blood banks and dispelling myths surrounding blood donation.

Celebrating a milestone, 65-year-old Nirmal Jain from Hazaribag has reached his 100th blood donation, marking an extraordinary journey of compassion over 45 years. Revered as the 'blood man' in his community, Jain's unwavering commitment has provided essential transfusions to more than 200,000 individuals, with a special focus on children suffering from thalassaemia.

In a proactive move to enhance blood donation initiatives, Jharkhand's health department is enlisting a specialized agency to organize regular blood donation camps. This initiative aims to rectify the recent blood supply shortages due to the halt of replacement blood.

Kolkata hospitals face a blood shortage as elections approach. Donation camps, the main source of blood, will stop due to poll activities. Summer also impacts donations. Hospitals are arranging extra stocks and employee donations. They are also exploring setting up their own blood banks to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted.

Actor Vijay Thalapathy's new party, TVK, is emerging as a third option in Tamil Nadu politics, challenging the long-standing dominance of DMK and AIADMK. With populist welfare promises and a strong social media presence, TVK aims to capture the significant unaligned vote, though electoral history suggests challenges remain.

Kolkata erupted in a vibrant election campaign as parties intensified their efforts with a month left for polling. Candidates engaged in colorful rallies, door-to-door appeals, and community events across various constituencies. Key issues like development, voter list discrepancies, and economic promises were highlighted by both ruling and opposition parties.

Bihar Diwas celebrations unfolded across districts with vibrant events like marathons, cultural shows, and sports. Buxar's "Run for Fit" marathon saw enthusiastic participation, while Sitamarhi planned a three-day festival including sanitation drives and competitions. Ara's Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium buzzed with sports and performances, highlighting the state's heritage and development.

Odisha's transport department levied Rs 9.6 crore in fines on over 17,800 traffic violators during the first day of a 10-day enforcement drive. This initiative follows a concerning rise in road accidents and fatalities across the state. Special teams are targeting key violations like speeding and drink driving, with intensified checks on highways and accident-prone zones.