NCP(SP) leader Vikas Lawande attacked, ink smeared over ‘targeting’ spiritual leaders | VIDEO
National Congress Party (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande on Saturday was allegedly attacked by a group of men led by ‘kirtankar’ (devotional preacher) Sangram Bhandare in Maharashtra’s Pune, who poured ink on him accusing him of targeting prominent spiritual leaders. The incident happened at Mhatobachi Alandi in Haveli tehsil of the Pune district.
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Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill shine as GT march to second in IPL 2026 points table with RR win
Rashid Khan laid the destruction work with the ball, while Shubman Gill set things up brilliantly with the bat as the Gujarat Titans handed the Rajasthan Royals a drubbing in their 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday, May 9. After being sent in to bat first, GT made a strong 229/4 riding on an 84 from captain Gill. The bowlers backed well to bowl the Royals out for just 152 to bag a 77-run win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay chosen as leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly: All you need to know
In a significant development, the TMC on Saturday appointed Ballygunge MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly. The TMC in a statement announced that Dhanekhali MLA Asima Patra and Chowrangee legislator Nayna Bandyopadhyay would serve as deputy leaders of the opposition. Kolkata Port MLA Firhad Hakim was appointed chief whip in the assembly. Hakim is also the mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The party said the newly appointed leaders would work “with commitment for the interest of the people of Bengal”.
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Major achievement for India in hypersonic missile development as DRDO conducts scramjet engine ground test
In yet another milestone as India looks to modernise its armed forces, the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of Hyderabad has successfully conducted the second extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full Scale Combustor, said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday.
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Dhurandhar 2: Arjun Rampal says ‘you become part of history’, thanks Aditya Dhar for Major Iqbal role
Actor Arjun Rampal has opened up about his experience working in Dhurandhar The Revenge, also known as Dhurandhar 2. Speaking about the film, he said he does not focus on satisfaction alone, but feels deeply grateful for where he is in life.
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Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: Uncertainty ends over govt formation as VCK extends support to TVK
Putting an end to the suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu, the VCK on Saturday declared unconditional support to Vijay-led TVK to form the government in the state, and the actor-politician is expected to call on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar soon. Also putting an end to speculation and uncertainty over the new dispensation, TVK leader Adhav Arujuna told reporters that the VCK has extended support to his party. VCK leader Vanni Arasu, also the legislature party leader has addressed a letter to Governor Arlekar declaring support to TVK.
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UP Cabinet Expansion: CM Yogi to meet Governor today, six ministers could be inducted, say sources
Amid murmurs of a cabinet expansion in UP, Yogi Adityanath will meet Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday at 6:30 PM. According to sources, six new ministers could be inducted during the cabinet expansion. Based on the number of legislators in Uttar Pradesh, the cabinet can accommodate up to 60 ministers. Following the Lok Sabha elections, Cabinet Minister Jitin Prasada and Minister of State Anoop Pradhan Valmiki—both from UP—were elected as Members of Parliament (MPs).
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Stones pelted on Maharana Pratap Jayanti rally in UP’s Hapur, several injured; security tightened
Tensions sharply escalated in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district on Saturday after clashes between two groups resulted in stone-pelting during a procession, said officials. The incident left several people injured after which security was tightened in the affected area.
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‘Ensure a stable govt is formed…’: Stalin congratulates TVK as Vijay’s number nightmare ends
Congratulating actor-politician Vijay after the TVK-led coalition gained a simple majority in Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Saturday reiterated that his party would not obstruct the formation of a new government in the state and it would function as a constructive opposition party.
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BCCI comes down heavy on IPL players, broadcasters with new guideline amid corruption concerns
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come down heavy on the IPL players, their families, team members and commentators for the social media culture, adding to the tightened discipline and security standards following the Anti-Corruption Unit flagged ‘anomalies’.
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