Chandana

In Patna, the shining stars of the Class X exams share what fuels their academic triumph. Divya Prakash, with a remarkable 99%, sets his sights on IIT for computer science, crediting his disciplined study habits for his success. Rounit Raj, who also achieved 99%, aspires to pursue engineering at IIT.

Hyderabad experienced a sudden weather shift as a thunderstorm brought hail, creating a white layer on the Outer Ring Road. Contrary to initial social media speculation of snowfall, meteorologists confirmed it was a hailstorm, a known phenomenon even in hot seasons. The city may continue to see heat with chances of thunderstorms.

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.

Sanjana Burli, who played chandana in the popular Kannada serial Shree Gandhadagudi, has exited the show. Her departure has surprised viewers, as her character was a significant part of the narrative. Actress Sneha Manjunath is reportedly being considered to replace Burli in the role.

A devastating incident in Annamayya district saw an elderly man and his three grandchildren perish in their sleep due to carbon monoxide poisoning. An idling motorcycle, kept running inside their home on a mechanic's advice, filled the house with deadly fumes overnight. The children's parents, sleeping elsewhere, discovered the tragedy upon waking.