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Watch: Kerala elections 2026: key winners and losers

A look at the key candidates in the Kerala elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

TMCs Chandranath Sinha Secures Fourth Victory in Bolpur Assembly Elections

New Delhi, May 4: Chandranath Sinha of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has emerged victorious in the Bolpur Assembly elections, marking his fourth c

Supreme Court asks Karnataka for report on Darshans prison amenities plea

BJPs Kaustav Bagchi Triumphs Over TMCs Raj Chakraborty in Barrackpur Seat

Kolkata, May 4: In an exciting contest for the Barrackpur assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district, BJP candidate Kaustav Bagchi secured a sig

Major Relief for Electricity Consumers in Uttar Pradesh: Prepaid Smart Meters to Function Like Postpaid

Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant decision aimed at easing the burden on electricity consumers. Under the

Food safety inspection flags unsafe cooking oil at KFC outlet in Kondapur

One meal a day with millets initiative launched

In northern districts, the Dravidian majors fight the TVK wave

Ministers Duraimurugan, Gandhi, deputy speaker Pitchandi lose; E.V.Velu, MRK Panneerselvam, Premallatha win

Thalapathy Vijay Emerges as a Political Force in Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, May 4: South Indian cinema superstar Thalapathy Vijay is making waves in the political arena. His party, the Tamilga Vetria Kazhagam (TV

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Clash

Mumbai, May 4: In a thrilling encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) chased down a massive target to secure a

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Mohanan defeats Kadannapally by 18,551 votes in Kannur

The Legacy of Naushad Ali: A Journey Through Struggles and Triumphs

Mumbai, May 4: The film music industry has seen many artists whose melodies continue to resonate in the hearts of fans, even after their passing.

Watch: When Tamil Nadus giants fell at the ballot box

Tamil Nadu saw a major political upset on May 4, 2026, as Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to V. S. Babu. The result reflects a

Watch: BJP takes Bengal, TVK ahead in Tamil Nadu, and UDF back in Kerala | Above the Fold | 04.05.2026

BJP wins Bengal, TVK leads Tamil Nadu, UDF returns in Kerala as 2026 Assembly election results reshape the political landscape.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sixth straight win for V.D. Satheesan in Paravur

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF sweeps Kozhikode with 12 seats

Congress ends two-decade-old draught, wins five seats, K.K. Rema retains Vadakara. All the LDF incumbent MLAs in the district, including LDF conv

LG Manoj Sinha launches anti-drug drive; warns of narco-terror in J&K

Announcing a 100-day target to eradicate drug abuse, Manoj Sinha highlighted strict enforcement measures, including FIRs, arrests, property seizu

Vijays confidence and political positioning delivered success

At the heart of the unprecedented political churning appears to be a calculated narrative cultivated by Mr.Vijay, who reiterated that theDMKis an

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

We don't think that we're destined to submit to a more transactional, insular, and brutal world and gatherings such as these point to a better wa

Political executive will decide on Bengal law and order, says Supreme Court

SC was replying to an oral mentioning to continue deployment of Central forces to deter post-poll violence in West Bengal

In south T.N., TVK makes inroads but fails to win in Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari

SC seeks Centres response on Christian Michel James plea in AgustaWestland case

He is seeking a release from custody on the ground that he has already undergone the maximum sentence for the offences for which he was extradite

Boundary Restricted Error Hits Bhadrachalam Self-Enumeration

The self-enumeration process, launched on April 26 through the official portal, was intended to enable residents to submit household data online:

Punjab BJP Leader Sohti Celebrates Historic Election Wins in Major States

Chandigarh, May 4: Rana Gurmeet Singh Sohti, a senior leader of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Mo

Bengal, Tamil Nadu results to impact 2029 polls, Says Omar Abdullah; BJP surge reshapes political landscape

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nad

Womens Congress Launches Postcard Campaign for Womens Reservation Bill

Bhopal, May 4: The Womens Congress has initiated a nationwide postcard campaign demanding the immediate implementation of the Womens Reservation

Jamia Millia Islamia Declares Class 12 Results, Girls Outshine Boys Again

New Delhi, May 4: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) announced the results for the Class 12 board examinations for the academic year 2025-26 on Monday. O

Thought of the day by Hugh Jackman: Because I believe actually the more you do something, the less powerful lesson on courage and managing your apprehensions by Wolverine

Thought of the day: Hugh Jackmans career reflects a willingness to embrace uncertainty. Early on, he declined steady television roles to focus on

Suvendu Adhikari calls toppling Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur 'crucial' in BJP's Bengal surge

Suvendu Adhikari called his Bhabanipur win over Mamata Banerjee very important. He secured the seat by over 15,000 votes. Adhikari stated this de

Watch | West Bengal election: Winners and losers who gained and lost big

In this video, we break down the key winners and losers, from major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress to emerging pl

Traditional players hold ground in Kanniyakumari amid TVK challenge

DC Edit | Shock Exit of Didi & Stalin To Impact National Politics

West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala deliver shocks; BJP, TVK and UDF gain big

TVK surge may trigger shake-up in DMK, AIADMK: Experts

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results are poised to reshape leadership within the DMK and AIADMK. Political analysts suggest both parties

African proverb of the day: 'A bird that flies off the Earth and lands on an anthill is still...' Life lessons on humility, success, arrogance and why one should never look down on others

African proverb of the day highlights a lesson about humility, success, arrogance, respect, life lessons, proverb meaning, relevance and teaching

New Transfer Policy for State Employees Approved by UP Cabinet

Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved several significant proposals in a meeting held on

Bengalis In City Hail Bengal Poll Shift

I am not a politician, but this is a historic election: Biswajit Mukherjee

Vijay's TVK emerges giant slayer, delivers shock defeat to Stalin, EPS

Actor-politician Vijay's TVK has made history in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single largest party. The party delivered a shock defeat to the incu

Dindigul campus connect: Drone technology inaugurated

Strengthening India-Japan Relations: Kobayashi Meets Indian Leaders

New Delhi, May 4: Takaaki Kobayashi, Chairperson of the Policy Research Council of Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), concluded his vi

MK Stalin Faces Defeat in Kolathur, Becomes Second Sitting CM to Lose Election After Jayalalithaa

Chennai, May 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin has made history by becoming the second sitting Chief Minister to lose an asse

TD Picks Kisan SEZ For Mahanadu; bhoomi Puja On May 6

The three-day event would be held from May 27 to 29. A bhoomi puja is scheduled at 10am on May 6.

Minister urges IT firms to play active, direct role in skilling engineering graduates

Quality Must for Local Products to Become Global Brands: CM

Naidu called for developing industrial parks along with logistics to ensure product perfection in the manufacture of various productions, keeping

Three Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAEs Fujairah due to drone attack

Three Indian nationals sustained injuries after the fire broke out on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, following a drone attack from Iran,

BJP tally of CMs to rise to 17 after Bengal win; NDA total to reach 22

With its victory in West Bengal, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will now have a total of twenty-two Chief Ministers across the co

Minor held for killing three-year-old in Punes Chakan

The toddlers body was found stuffed inside a bag in a room next to where the accused was staying. Following the discovery, the police launched an

Lord Kallazhagar begins His journey back to Alagarkoil

Rs 4,150 Cr Development Plan Approved For Pandharpur

The development plan aims to transform Pandharpur into a well-planned and sustainable pilgrimage destination with modern infrastructure while pre

Brent crude hits $119/barrel after UAE says Iranian drone attack hit oil facility, raising global oil supply fears

Brent oil price rise is linked to Middle East tension after a drone attack in the United Arab Emirates. Supply fears are growing as key oil route

ICMR to Validate and Centralise Telanganas Cancer Registry Data

Officials said a pilot project had been completed, and all district medical and health officers (DMHOs) had been trained to track patients from t

NDA set to return to power in Puducherry

The AINRC has improved its tally by two seats in the 2026 Assembly polls, while the BJPs seats in the Puducherry Assembly have come down by two f

Quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: 'The eye, like a shattered mirror, multiplies the images of...' lessons on handling pain, sorrow, sadness, negative thoughts and why emotions feel overwhelming by The Murders in the Rue Morgue author

Quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: Edgar Allan Poe's profound insights into sorrow reveal it as a multifaceted emotion, often expressed through

Work-Site School For Migrant Worker's Children Inaugurated In Hyderabad

The primary objective of the initiative is to provide a safe and supportive educational environment for children of migrant workers who have come

Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig driver arrested

A spokesperson for the citys mayor said that two people were seriously injured.

IIIT Hyderabad Launches 3-month Certificate Course on Engineering Agentic AI Systems

The program offers a hands-on, practice-oriented path for learners to build, test, and deploy reliable agentic AI systems grounded in real-world

IIT Goa Recruitment 2026: Vacancies for Technical Superintendent and Administrative Assistant Positions Announced

Panaji, May 4: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Goa) has officially announced vacancies for several positions, including one Technical Sup

Election Results Reflect Strong Mandate for Good Governance and Security: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaipur, May 4: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, credited the recent victory in West Bengal to Prime Minister Nar

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF win was made massive by anti-Left voting

Senior leaders V.D. Satheesan, RameshChennithala, and K.C. Venugopal attribute the massive win to cohesive teamwork within the alliance, the guar

TMC Candidate Biman Banerjee Wins by Over 17,000 Votes in Baruipur West

Kolkata, May 4: The results for the Baruipur West Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district have been announced. In a thrilling contest, TMC ca

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: 10 moves that helped BJP breach Mamata Banerjees fortress

Food Safety Check At KFC Kondapur Finds Oil Beyond Limits

TPC levels are used to measure degradation in cooking oil, and higher values can indicate repeated use, which may pose health risks.

Khargram election results 2026: TMC's Ashish Marjit loses to BJP's Mitali Mal, trails behind by 9,333 votes

Khargram constituency gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections with TMC's Ashish Marjit facing BJP's Mitali Mal. The seat, reserved for Scheduled

US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral says

The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted drones and cruise missiles as it launched an operation to secure shipping thr

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihars East Champaran

Authorities have confirmed six deaths so far, though the toll could rise as information continues to come in from more remote villages.

Nabagram election results 2026: BJP's Dilip Saha wins 78,739 votes, defeating TMC's Pranab Chandra

Kolkata streets turn saffron, Mamatas home deserted as BJP set for historic Bengal win

Chants of Jai Shri Ram replace Joy Bangla in State capital as TMC faces rout after 15 years

Keralam Assembly polls result 2026: Vijayan resigns as chief minister

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted the resignation and requested Vijayan to continue as caretaker chief minister until alternative arr

Murshidabad election results 2026: BJP's Gouri Sankar Ghosh defeats TMC's Shaoni Singha Roy

Ponguleti Orders Completion Of Indiramma Houses Before June 2

Collectors, including K. Haritha, Kumar Deepak and Rajarshi Shah, have intensified monitoring of construction progress: Reports

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI(M)s Vypeen plan falls flat as Chammany breaches Left fort

Tony Chammany of theUDF secured a total of 66,112 votes, while LDFs M.B. Shiny trailed with 50,464 votes. NDAs Anitha Thomas secured 13,637 votes

Rush for Hotel Rooms Ahead of TD Mahanadu

Government departments are also struggling to secure accommodation for officials, including personal assistants and officers on special duty atta

Sagardighi Assembly Results 2026: TMC's Bayron Biswas defeats BJP's Tapas Chakraborty by 34,260 votes

Trinamool Congress has nominated Bayron Biswas for the Sagardighi assembly seat, setting up a contest against BJP's Tapas Chakraborty. This Mursh

Biggest upsets in assembly election results 2026: Star leaders who lost and surprise winners who shocked rivals

India's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the 2026 Assembly election results, with significant shifts in West Bengal, Tamil N

Raghunathganj assembly results 2026: TMC's Akhruzzaman defeats BJP's Surojit Poddar with 88,909

Rahul Gandhi Questions Election Integrity Amidst Results from Multiple States

New Delhi, May 4: In the wake of election results from West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has r

West Bengal election results 2026: BJP sweeps Mamata's citadel - who's in CM race?

Kerala Assembly poll: Deciphering the Malabar mandate

From an impressive 50 seats in 2021, LDFs tally has nose-dived to a dozen seats this time around in north Kerala

Congress President Kharge Boosts Morale of Workers After Mixed Election Results

New Delhi, May 4: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated party workers for their efforts in the recent elections across five states,

Historic Shift in West Bengal: BJPs Victory Confirmed by Ranjan Mukherjee

New Delhi, May 4: In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form governments in West Bengal, Assam, and Puduch

VAHAN Portal Handles 89K Registrations in Telangana

Officials said approval rates and processing efficiency have improved in recent days, indicating stabilisation of the system

Kovilpatti election results 2026: DMKs Karunanithi K wins against TVK and AIADMK candidates

DMK candidate Karunanithi K has won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election in Kovilpatti, defeating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Balasubrama

Jangipur assembly results 2026: BJP's Chitto Mukherjee wins with 91,201 votes, defeats TMC's Jakir Hossain

UDF Breaks Left Bastion: Revanth Reddys Telangana Model Dents LDF Stronghold in Kerala

A. Revanth Reddys campaign boosts UDF in Kerala

Chodavaram Court Sentences Two Men In 2015 Cannabis Smuggling Case

Cheedikada police registered a case and filed a charge sheet following the investigation: Reports

Trinamools fumbles and BJPs promises drive change in West Bengal

The TMCs over-emphasis on the SIR cost it the election, while the BJP was successful in capturing the imagination of the electorate with promises

Suti assembly results 2026: TMC's Emani Biswas defeats BJP's Mahabir Ghosh by 12,357 votes

The Suti constituency in 2026 sees a three-way contest featuring TMC's Emani Biswas, BJP's Mahabir Ghosh, and Congress's Alfazuddin Biswas. Biswa

Uttam Instructs Officials to Ramp-Up Paddy Procurement

All drenched paddy should be immediately shifted to assigned parboiled rice mills using already-issued district allocations to salvage the crop

Vasudevanallur election results 2026: DMKs E. Raja wins against BJP and TVK candidates

DMK candidate E. Raja has won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election in the Vasudevanallur constituency. This SC-reserved seat, located in Tenkasi

Natabari election result 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray defeated TMC's Sailen Barma by 34,613 votes

Samserganj assembly results 2026: TMC's Nur Alam defeats BJP's Sasti Charan Ghosh by 7,587 votes