Poll Promises vs Public Finance Trends On Bengal And Tamil Nadu
- 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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Suvendu Adhikari's Personal Assistant Shot Dead Near Kolkata
- BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead near Kolkata
- Rath was in his car when the attack happened and Adhikari was not with him
- BJP leaders, including Adhikari's brother, alleged Trinamool Congress "goons" were behind the attack
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DMK Negotiations And A Call To Vijay: Behind Congress-TVK Alliance
- Congress switches support from DMK to actor Vijay's TVK after Tamil Nadu elections
- TVK offered Congress 60 seats and government roles; DMK rejected increased demands
- Congress aims to strengthen state base and participate in Tamil Nadu government
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Governor Not Convinced Vijay Has Majority, No Swearing-In Toda: Sources
- TVK chief Vijay may delay oath as Governor doubts majority support for government formation
- TVK won 108 seats, Congress support raises tally to 112, still six short of majority
- Congress backs TVK conditionally, opposing communal forces in the alliance
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"Unfair Criticism": Karti Chidambaram On DMK's "Backstabber" Remark
- Congress's Karti Chidambaram rejects DMK's backstabber tag after alliance with Vijay
- DMK ended alliance with Congress after it chose to support Vijay following the election results
- Congress won 5 seats out of 28 contested in alliance with DMK, down from 18 in 2021
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"Let Them Dismiss Me": Mamata Banerjee Doubles Down On "Won't Resign" Threat
- Mamata Banerjee has vowed to challenge post-poll violence in court and enforce party discipline
- Banerjee has announced a black dress protest on assembly opening day
- BJP's Suvendu Adhikari has denied ongoing post-poll violence and promised action
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US Woman In Bengaluru Reveals Landlord Increased Rent By 33%, Shares Concerns
- An American woman in Bengaluru highlighted a 33% rent hike by her landlord in a viral video
- She compared Bengaluru's rent increases to US laws with legal caps around 10% annually
- The woman noted the alarming normalization of steep rent hikes among tenants in Bengaluru
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Rs 36 Lakh Remote Job Vs Rs 62 Lakh Google CTC: Take-Home Pay Gap Explained
- A Rs 36 lakh remote role can yield higher monthly cash than a Rs 62 lakh Google CTC
- Google's Rs 62 lakh package includes base pay, stock grants, and bonuses with vesting periods
- Stock grants vest over years, reducing immediate cash availability and monthly take-home pay
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Ektaa Kapoor Defends Naagin 7 Editor After VFX Blunder
- Ektaa Kapoor defended her editor Vicky after a Naagin 7 VFX blunder sparked criticism online
- A blue-screen shot appeared unedited in the final broadcast of Naagin 7, causing viewer backlash
- Ektaa also praised Vicky's work on her shows, including Naagin and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
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R Ashwin Claims MS Dhoni "Might Get A Farewell Game" But On One Condition
- MS Dhoni has not played any match for CSK in IPL 2026 after suffering a calf injury ahead of the season
- R Ashwin said Dhoni has slim chances to play if CSK stay in playoff race
- "If CSK lose two of their next three games, then Dhoni might get a farewell game in Chennai," Ashwin opined
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Sonakshi Sinha And Jyotika's Film System To Premiere On Prime Video On May 22
- System will stream exclusively on Prime Video
- The story follows Neha Rajvansh, played by Sonakshi Sinha
- The film also stars Ashutosh Gowariker in a key role
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