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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Joseph C. Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Vijay's TVK supporters cheer as party leads in Tamil Nadu

D. Selvam, who lost the seat to Mr. Udhayanidhi, is a former Congressman, who joined the TVK before the run-up to Assembly polls

The elections brought an end to Trinamool Congresss run in power from 2011 to 2026; the BJP, which built its campaign on religious polarisation, was able to sell a dream of industrialisation and providing jobs to the electorate

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Variermaintained a clear lead from the initial rounds of counting and steadily widened the margin through successive rounds, signalling a strong anti-incumbency wave

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Counting begins as the Election Commission of India oversees crucial results across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

Tamil superstar Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are celebrating a historic lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, sparking a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent figures in the film industry, including actors Sivakarthikeya, Nani, Tiger Shroff, and Kajal Aggarwal

Kelu, CPI(M) leader and Minister in the outgoing Cabinet, lost to Congress candidate Usha Vijayan by a margin of 10,543 votes

Kunhikrishnan secures 76,640 votes against incumbent MLA T.I. Madhusoodanan

AP Lorry Owners Association general secretary Y.V. Eswara Rao says transport sector already under strain from existing fuel prices; warns of higher transport costs and inflation if hike goes through

Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, reaffirmed Pakistans commitment to promoting constructive engagement, underscoring that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward peaceful resolution of issues and achieving lasting peace

A lone bright spot for the Left was Domkal in Murshidabad, where CPI(M) candidate Md. Mostafijur Rahaman was leading by 8,877 votes after five rounds of counting

While the two national parties, the BJP and CPI, were leading in one seat each, the ruling DMK was leading in the third Assembly segment

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BJD president Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep concern after a video went viral showing a group of miscreants chasing a man and launching a violent assault using a sharp weapon

Ambulance was carrying a patient from Kolkata to Bengaluru when it hit a truck from behind on the Tirupati-Naidupeta stretch of the national highway

The results suggest that everyday movement may help circulate cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, aiding in the removal of waste and possibly lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases linked to waste buildup

With decisive support in reserved constituencies, massive gains in rural areas and a fractured support for the Trinamool in seats with a strong Muslim presence, the BJP flips the script in West Bengal.

PMK and the Congress may emerge as likely parties to offer support if TVK falls short

V. Vigneshwaran, a rebel from the BJP, secured 14,368 votes, defeating S. Chandrapriyanga of the All India N.R. Congress, who polled 9,869 votes

Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran's retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Gaurav Gogoi, the sitting MP of Jorhat, polled 46,257 votes, while Mr. Goswami secured 69,439 votes, retaining the seat for a third consecutive term

Petition seeks limiting new Aadhaar cards to children, calls for stricter UIDAI guidelines for adults

Amid counting trends in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made strong allegations of irregularities, claiming that early rounds were being manipulated and results selectively announced.

Chandy Oommen gets 84,031 votes against CPI(M)s K. M. Radhakrishnan

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Mr. Darshan, submitted that the actor is being denied the basic amenities because the court had made an observation that no five-star treatment should be given to him in jail

Mr. Vijay, who contested from two seats Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East is leading in both seats by a comfortable margin

Live updates on the winners are being provided as counting continues.