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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated C. Joseph Vijay over a phone call after he took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. According to sources, Modi extended warm wishes to Vijay and wished him a smooth and successful tenure

Zsolt Hegedus, known as Hungary's dancing politician, went viral again after performing on the steps of Parliament following the swearing-in of new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Magyar's Tisza Party secured a landslide victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

The Air India Group is projected to have posted losses exceeding Rs 22,000 crore in FY26, prompting measures such as withholding salary increments, reducing discretionary spending and cutting non-essential costs.

Sergey Nechayev said Russia has no intention of going to war with NATO or Germany, but warned that discussions around a joint European uclear shield could alter the strategic balance in Europe. Speaking in Berlin, Nechayev said Russia would respond according to its nuclear doctrine if nuclear threats expanded.

The absence of actor-turned-politician Vijay's wife and children at his swearing-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu became a major talking point on social media on Sunday. Some fans said the moment felt incomplete.

Saudi Aramco said its East-West Pipeline has reached its full capacity of 7 million barrels per day, helping the company bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions and disruptions caused by the Iran war.

Speaking at a rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, PM Modi has urged people to save oil because of ongoing global uncertainty due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East. He, however, maintained that his government's priority remains safeguarding India's interests.

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking minimum wages, labour rights and social security protections for priests, sevadars and temple staff working in state-controlled temples across India. The petition argues that since state governments exercise administrative and financial control over temples

Pregnancy rumours around Rashmika Mandanna surfaced after fans noticed the actor seemingly hid her midriff during Vijay Deverakonda's 37th birthday celebrations. Rashmika shared glimpses from the intimate celebration on Instagram, but fans only noticed that she mostly posted upper-half photos.

PM Modi said society plays a bigger role than politics in national development and lauded The Art of Living's initiatives in environmental protection, women empowerment, tribal welfare and prisoner rehabilitation. He also urged spiritual and social organisations to contribute more actively towards holistic development.

Daadi Ki Shaadi stars Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor in pivotal roles. In the film, Neetu Kapoor plays a grandmother who gives love a second chance and embraces romance in her later years. Let's take a look at what netizens are saying about the film, Daadi Ki Shaadi.

Experts noted that hantavirus spreads poorly between humans and outbreaks are usually localised. No officially confirmed cases linked to the current outbreak have been reported in India so far.

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah attended the ceremony, while speculation continued over former CM Mamata Banerjee's absence from public view.

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath

Iran announced that it seized an offending oil tanker named Ocean Koi, alleging it was carrying Iranian oil and attempting to disrupt Tehran's exports. Iran's navy said the vessel was taken to southern Iranian shores and handed over to judicial authorities.

Tamannaah Bhatia was trolled for a heavily structured white outfit. Netizens criticised the outfit's bulging stomach design. Infact, Kriti Sanon faced an awkward moment when an elderly man photobombed her. Take a look at what other celebrities opted for at awards show

Neetu Kapoor's film Daadi Ki Shaadi released today. During the film's promotions, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles she faced after the death of her husband, actor Rishi Kapoor, and revealed why she chose to return to work despite facing trolling online.

Rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel have turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a global economic and geopolitical challenge, triggering oil price spikes, shipping disruptions and fears over supply chains and inflation

Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday after securing majority support for government formation, with backing from Left parties and allies. Meanwhile, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been formally named the next chief minister of West Bengal

Nida Khan, a key accused in the Nashik TCS alleged conversion and sexual harassment case, was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar after evading police for nearly 25 days. A Nashik court had earlier rejected her anticipatory bail plea, citing the need for custodial interrogation.

The United States launched strikes on Iranian military targets after Tehran allegedly attacked three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating Gulf tensions. US President Donald Trump warned Iran against further escalation, while Tehran accused Washington of violating the ceasefire.

Gold and silver prices surged up to 1 per cent on Thursday amid rising crude oil prices and continued uncertainty over the US-Iran peace talks. On the MCX, gold futures climbed to Rs 1,52,887 per 10 grams, while silver futures rose sharply to Rs 2,57,055 per kg during intraday trade.

India on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders paid tribute to the armed forces.

The company will collaborate with CleanMax to develop over 150 megawatts of renewable energy capacity across the country, enough to power nearly 1.5 lakh households annually

Suvendu Adhikari appealed to BJP workers to maintain peace, urging them to trust the police investigation. He also announced support for Rath's family and for the treatment of driver Buddhadeb Bera, who was injured in the attack and remains in critical condition.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty traded higher on Thursday morning amid optimism surrounding a possible US-Iran peace deal, boosting investor sentiment globally. The Sensex rose nearly 380 points while the Nifty crossed 24,423 levels in intraday trade. Gains were led by auto and metal stocks.

A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic night remain fresh. Residents continue to grapple with trauma, loss, and a lingering sense of insecurity, while key promises such as bunker construction and improved medical infrastructure remain unfulfilled.