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Kerala CM face: BJP drops leaked Congress list with ‘KC’ markings
With the LDF’s victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also
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SBI Q4 results: Largest lender records 6% rise in profit; share price tumbles 7%
State Bank of India reported a 6% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 19,684 crore, driven by improved asset quality and lower bad loans. Despite this, total income saw a slight decline, and net interest margins compressed, leading to a drop in operating profit and a subsequent fall in SBI’s stock price.
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The Vijay question: Should governor ascertain majority before inviting govt formation?
Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK party emerged as the single-largest force in Tamil Nadu, winning 108 seats. Despite this, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has paused an invitation to form the government, citing an “unestablished majority.” This has triggered a constitutional showdown, with legal experts debating the governor’s discretionary powers and the necessity of a floor test before
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Hantavirus scare on cruise ship: Two infected Indians asymptomatic; ICMR says no immediate threat to India
Two Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have tested positive for hantavirus, but health officials assure there’s no immediate threat to India. The virus, primarily spread by rodents, does not transmit easily between humans. Global health authorities are monitoring the situation, with the public risk deemed very low.
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Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: No trace of gunmen, police draw blank from seized bike
Police in West Bengal’s border districts are intensifying searches, suspecting professional shooters from neighboring states in the assassination of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath. Investigators are also exploring the involvement of local criminals who may have provided logistical support.
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After $6.25bn ‘gift’ to Trump Accounts, Michael & Susan Dell donate $750m to Texas University
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin to establish a new AI-focused medical center and research campus. This significant philanthropic gift, named UT Dell Medical Center, will integrate medicine, science, and computing, aiming to revolutionize healthcare through artificial intelligence.
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‘Changed political circumstances’: Kanimozhi writes to Lok Sabha speaker seeking separate seating for DMK MPs after break-up with Congress
DMK MP Kanimozhi has requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to change parliamentary seating arrangements, moving DMK MPs away from Congress. This follows the end of their two-decade alliance in Tamil Nadu after the recent poll results. The DMK accused Congress of betrayal for supporting another party to form the government, warning of widespread electoral
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Kohli’s IPL ducks tale: Why multiple dismissals for nought have often hurt his season
Virat Kohli’s IPL 2026 campaign hit a rare snag as Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav dismissed him for a two-ball duck. This marked Kohli’s first IPL duck in 1110 days, a stunning event given his legendary status. The delivery itself was hailed as ‘ball of the tournament’, leaving fans and experts in awe of