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Poll Promises vs Public Finance Trends On Bengal And Tamil Nadu

All India
 Updated: May 6, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • It may cost West Bengal Rs 72,600 crore or 3.4% of GSDP to fund promises made during the election campaign
  • In Tamil Nadu, the estimated cost of promises made ahead of the election is Rs 87,900 crore or 2.2% of GSDP
  • Trends show post-election fiscal deficit rose from 2.5% to 3.4% in nine of 11 states
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Vijay Removes Astrologer As Officer On Special Duty After Criticism

All India
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam reverses appointing astrologer Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as Officer on Special Duty
  • TVK leader CT Nirmal Kumar stated Vetrivel’s role was as a media spokesperson, not an astrologer
  • But opposition had condemned appointment as 'unscientific' and inappropriate for a secular government
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Vijay Wins Floor Test With 144 Votes, 24 AIADMK MLAs Vote For Him

All India
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Thalapathy Vijay confirmed as Tamil Nadu's new chief minister after vote of confidence
  • Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won support from 144 lawmakers in the assembly
  • DMK walked out with 59 MLAs; 24 AIADMK MLAs supported Vijay
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NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: Nashik Student Allegedly Sold Paper For Rs 15 Lakh

Education
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • The leak originated in Nashik, Maharashtra, and spread to multiple states including Haryana and Kerala
  • Shubham Khairnar was detained by the CBI for buying and selling the leaked paper at a profit
  • The leak involved advanced technology like scanners, encrypted apps, and shadow servers
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"Atrocious": Supreme Court Stays Order Restraining TVK MLA From Floor Test

All India
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court order against TVK leader's floor test participation
  • TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi challenged the high court order in the Supreme Court
  • The Supreme Court criticised the high court for entertaining the election petition
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Mulayam Singh Yadav's Younger Son, Prateek Yadav, Dies At 38

All India
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, died at age 38 in Lucknow
  • He was brought dead to Lucknow civil hospital early Wednesday morning
  • Prateek was husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav's stepbrother
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Amid Split Rumours, Mouni Asks For Space And Privacy: 'No False Narrative'

Bollywood
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar married on January 27, 2022, in Goa
  • Rumours of their separation arose after they unfollowed each other on Instagram
  • Suraj deleted his Instagram, and Mouni removed pictures with him amid rumours
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Bharat NCAP Retested 7 Cars Before Revealing Results: RTI

News
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Bharat NCAP tested 35 car models through voluntary OEM submissions until March 2026
  • No vehicles have been government-nominated for Bharat NCAP safety assessments so far
  • Seven cars underwent retesting before results publication under AIS-197 Clause 6.2
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Small Convoys, Travel Curbs: BJP Leaders' Initiatives After PM Modi's Appeal

All India
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • BJP-led states have issued directives to cut government fuel consumption following PM Modi's appeal
  • UP CM Yogi Adityanath ordered a 50 per cent cut in official vehicle fleets and urged public transport use
  • MP CM Mohan Yadav and Delhi BJP leaders promote minimal vehicle use and carpooling among officials
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Video: US McDonald's Employee Puts Fries In Mouth Before Serving, Fired Now

News
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • US McDonald’s worker allegedly filmed putting fries in mouth before serving customers
  • Viral video sparks police probe into alleged food contamination at Massachusetts outlet
  • Employee involved no longer with outlet as investigation into food handling continues
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This Simple 30-Second Strength Test Could Predict How Long You Live

Health
 Updated: May 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Older women often face joint deterioration leading to reduced physical strength with age
  • A 30-second chair stand test predicts mortality risk in women aged 63 to 99 years
  • Better grip strength links to a 12% lower risk of death over eight years in elderly women
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