West Bengal's new BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has hit the ground running, approving a series of significant policy decisions at its first cabinet meeting.

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🚨📽WATCH | Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets former CM and DMK President MK Stalin and former Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at their residence

Industrialist Harsh Goenka has predicted a major overhaul in the leadership of four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises after the ongoing 2026 season.

Started on March 28, the 19th edition of IPL has been an absolute entertainer so far. With 16 matches left in the round-robin stage and four knockout games, the IPL 2026 is coming to its business end.

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A Bengaluru-based couple has yet again kick-started a debate about the rising cost of urban living after sharing that they spend nearly ₹1.3 lakh every month despite both earning well-paying salaries.

Radhika and Ekansh, who work as full-time product managers and also create content on the side, recently posted a video detailing their monthly expenses while living in India's IT capital.

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34 Lakh Living Human Beings Have Appealed!: Shashi Tharoor Vs Annamalai Over SIR At Stanford Debate

A sharp debate erupted between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP Leader K Annamalai over the record deletion of voters' names as part of the SIR exercise ahead of the 5-state elections. During a Stanford debate, Annamalai questioned whether anybody had complained of their names not being there, to which Tharoor had a straight reply.

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Why Asking Indians To Cut Back On GOLD, Foreign Trips, & Oil Usage Is Important But VERY Complicated

Recently PM Modi asked Indians to cut down on Gold consumption, Oil & foreign trips. An online debate has started as we speak, with some supporting the leader, while many are also criticising. But let's not take sides here: Lets discuss the numbers. Will curtailing these imports really help the country? And what is the other side. Why citizens do buy these products?

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Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to support austerity measures amid the West Asia crisis, recommending reduced fuel usage, limiting foreign travel, and promoting local products. He suggested online classes for schools where feasible.

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Three stocks to trade on May 12, recommended by NeoTrader’s Raja Venkatraman

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#MintMarkets | The Indian stock market is likely to continue its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a negative opening on Tuesday. Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on 12 May.

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Within days of taking oath as the Tamil Nadu chief minister, Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 liquor retail sale outlets located up to 500 meters from places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.

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Rapper Eminem's former wife, Kim Scott Mathers, pleaded no contest to charges after she was arrested in a drunk driving case.

Kim Mathers, 51, will be appearing in court next month.

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#MintMarkets | Indian equity markets opened lower on Tuesday. The Sensex fell 372.15 points to 75,643.13, while the Nifty slipped 86.95 points to 23,728.90 in early trade.

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Hiring practices are undergoing a major shift as artificial intelligence begins to reduce the importance of traditional resumes in recruitment decisions. Experts like Kamal Karanth say AI-generated CVs are making applications look increasingly similar, limiting their effectiveness as a standalone evaluation tool.

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The rupee fell 35 paise to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar, driven by rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions. Experts warn that ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and high crude costs are straining India's economy and external stability.

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CBI has taken over the murder investigation of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, forming a seven-member SIT led by a DIG-rank officer.

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A flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborted its journey on Tuesday following a "fire" on its left wing, airport officials in Chennai said.

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TVK’s welfare promises could cost Tamil Nadu nearly ₹1 lakh crore annually, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability as the state battles high debt. From cash aid for women to free LPG cylinders and power subsidies, economists warn the new government faces a massive financial challenge ahead.

How will Vijay's TVK fund it? Explained 👇
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GT vs SRH prediction: Who’ll win, Gujarat Titans or Sunrisers Hyderabad? We asked ChatGPT

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's so-called 'amrit kaal' has turned into a 'vish kaal' (poison-filled era) for the country.

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Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year to reduce non-essential imports. India's gold ownership rules allow certain limits on gold jewellery during tax raids. Here's all you need to know.

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Why CM Vijay Ordered Closure Of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops In Tamil Nadu | Explained

In one of his first major decisions as Chief Minister, Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops across Tamil Nadu. However, TASMAC is a major revenue source for the state, and these closures will lead to significant revenue loss for a government already facing high debt and ambitious welfare spending.

Watch the full details of Vijay’s bold first decision as Tamil Nadu CM.

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