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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

Sanjay Manjrekar urges Sanju Samson to emulate Virat Kohli's fitness dedication for sustained success. Despite Samson's stellar IPL 2026 season with two centuries and over 400 runs for CSK, Manjrekar believes the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter can enhance his physical conditioning. He highlighted Kohli's longevity, attributing it to prioritizing fitness to complement his skills and prevent physical limitations.

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam narrowly missed a majority, losing 12 seats by under 2,000 votes, including one by just 285 votes. Despite these close calls, TVK secured significant victories, with some margins exceeding 60,000 votes, demonstrating a strong debut performance.

Defeat has exposed in TMC a rot that runs deep. Plus, like Pawars & Yadavs, Banerjees will see intra-family strains testing political bonds. BJP will be relentless. Mamata’s first test, and a tough one, will be upcoming municipal & panchayat polls

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.