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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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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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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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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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‘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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Puducherry: Rangasamy meets Lt Guv, stakes claim to form govt, oath-taking likely on May 13

AINRC chief N Rangasamy, who was elected as the Leader of the NDA, met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan on Friday and presented a letter of support from the Legislative Assembly members staking a claim to form the Government in the UT. The letter has been sent for the President’s approval. Rangasamy was accompanied by the newly elected MLAs of the alliance parties.

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Air India resorts to cost-cutting amid high jet fuel prices: Is layoffs also on cards?

Hit by a surge in operational expenses due to the West Asia conflict, Air India has initiated a series of cost-containment steps, pausing annual salary hikes and asking employees to reduce discretionary spending. In a townhall meeting on Friday, CEO and MD Campbell Wilson cautioned the workforce that the year ahead could be “very, very difficult” unless external conditions improve. During the interaction with staff, Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Sanjay Sharma and Chief Human Resources Officer Ravindra Kumar GP stressed the urgent need to curb non-essential expenditure. Sharma explained that FY26 has already seen revenue soften due to global uncertainty, despite strong momentum in the previous financial year.

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Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran meets Governor, says Palaniswami has 120 MLAs, should form govt

At a time when suspense continues over government formation in Tamil Nadu, AMMK Chief TTV Dhinakaran on Friday met Governor and handed over a letter, stating that E. Palaniswami enjoys the support of 120 MLAs and should be granted permission to stake a claim to form the government.

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Aamir Khan sings ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ with Kapil Sharma at Daadi Ki Shaadi screening, video goes viral

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently attended the special screening of Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s family comedy drama Daadi Ki Shaadi and added a fun musical touch to the evening. The actor won hearts after singing his iconic song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from Ghulam during the event.

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Finn Allen, spinners decimate Delhi Capitals as Kolkata register fourth consecutive wins in IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders registered a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the IPL 2026. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side produced a clinical all-round show, getting the job done with 34 balls to spare. Meanwhile, it all started with winning the toss as bowling first was a very important decision made by the KKR skipper. 

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