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Younger candidates led Vijay’s political coup

Younger candidates led Vijay’s political coup

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Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has delivered a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by breaking the Dravidian duopoly of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) over the state’s politics. With 108 MLAs in an assembly of 234, TVK is certainly at the cusp of government formation. What really worked for TVK and its founder, a superstar in movies but a political novice? In hindsight, it might have been the demography: a party represented by a leader and candidate who was closer to the age-profile of the state’s voters than a much older lot from the establishment DMK and AIADMK alliances. With 108 MLAs in an assembly of 234, TVK is certainly at the cusp of government formation. (ANI file picture) Vijay himself is in the early fifties, with his affidavits listing him at 51, although his perceived age could well be lower thanks to his reel-life persona, where he still plays the angry young man. Stalin and Edappadi K Palaniswami, the leaders of the DMK and AIADMK alliances, are …

T20 World Cup: Why Jasprit Bumrah’s 18th over was a bloodless coup, that froze England | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Why Jasprit Bumrah’s 18th over was a bloodless coup, that froze England | Cricket News

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One short of a 500-run aggregate, with 73 boundaries — a record in a T20 World Cup match — and economy rates of bowlers going through the roof: that was the flattest of pitches at the medium-sized Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The second semifinal – India vs England was the epitome of ‘a batsmen’s game’ till the start of 18th over of England’s chase. England required 45 runs from 18 balls; one skyscraper on the run chart and it was curtains for India. Enter Jasprit Bumrah, the freak of a genius who possesses variations to bewilder an elite poker player. But Bumrah didn’t go for showbiz. He was audaciously simple, a yorker-delivering metronome. Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s last throw of the dice was as safe as a bank. Bumrah’s six balls cost India just six runs when under the pump in a knockout game in which both teams scored at over 12 runs an over. Certainly, this wasn’t the perfect over. Three attempted yorkers, two to Sam Curran and one to Jacob Bethell, were …

Five years after Myanmar coup, ‘Even hope has become a risk’ | World News

Five years after Myanmar coup, ‘Even hope has become a risk’ | World News

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After a landmark election ended half a century of military rule in her country, the university lecturer believed education was the key to its future. She felt proud to help shape the next generation. But five years ago this month, the generals again usurped power. Now Myanmar’s university system is in shambles. The lecturer, Zar Chi Nway, makes her living by crocheting clothes, small figures and bags to sell online. “This is what postcoup Myanmar has done to us,” said Zar Chi Nway, 37, who once taught philosophy at the prestigious Mandalay University. “It not only took our jobs, it took our identities.” As civil war rages between the military and pro-democracy forces in much of rural Myanmar, residents of the country’s urban core have largely escaped the violence. But they have been plagued by soaring inflation, high unemployment, shortages of goods, daily blackouts and a crippled health care system. Story continues below this ad In neighborhoods where troops crushed protests five years ago by shooting demonstrators in the head, residents now focus on surviving …

Akshay Kumar to play chief antagonist in Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal 5; what makes this is a major casting coup | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar to play chief antagonist in Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal 5; what makes this is a major casting coup | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiFeb 3, 2026 09:26 AM IST Akshay Kumar has signed another sequel. After starring in Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 4, and Jolly LLB 3 in 2025, he’s now reportely signed another sequel. Of course, there’s already Ahmed Khan’s Welcome to the Jungle, the third instalment of the Welcome franchise (which starred Akshay in the first instalment in 2007). There’s also Priyadarshan’s much-awaited comedy Hera Pheri 3, which doesn’t have a starting date yet. Reportedly, there’s also Bhaagam Bhaag 2, a sequel to Priyadarshan’s hit 2006 comedy, which is being helmed by Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandilyaa, expected to go on floors in mid-2026. Now, Akshay is joining other franchise, but not as the lead actor. He’s all set to be a part of Golmaal 5, the fifth instalment of Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn’s comedy franchise, which kicked off in 2006. Interestingly, Akshay won’t join the Golmaal gang so to say, which already consists of Devgn, Arshad Warsi (Akshay’s Jolly LLB co-star), Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor, and Shreyas Talpade. Instead, he will play …

Nikki Learns Of Victor’s Coup Against Jabot While Jack Plans His Counterattack

Nikki Learns Of Victor’s Coup Against Jabot While Jack Plans His Counterattack

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The Young And The Restless’ Latest Spoilers Are Out (Photo Credit – X) The previous episode of The Young and the Restless featured Victor being happy and celebrating a big win against Jack. On the other hand, Billy and Sally scrambled to do some damage control at the Abbott Communications launch party. And then lastly, Chelsea confronted Adam about going rogue. The drama, the worry, the strategizing, the alliance, the power moves and the business planning are about to get heated soon. Here’s what the fans can expect from the December 17, 2025, episode of The Young and the Restless when they tune in to CBS to watch the daytime drama series. The Young and The Restless Spoilers: December 17, 2025 The episode on Wednesday features Nikki learning of Victor’s latest coup against Jabot. He struck when the Abbotts were least expecting it, during the launch party of Abbott Communications. Victor made moves against Habit, and now he is feeling smug about taking down his long-running rival. And now it’s time for Nikki to find …

Benin’s President Talon says situation under control after coup attempt | World News

Benin’s President Talon says situation under control after coup attempt | World News

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Benin’s President Patrice Talon said on Sunday the situation was “totally under control”. (AP) Benin President Patrice Talon said on Sunday that the government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers in the West African nation, vowing to punish those who carried it out. Talon’s announcement on Sunday evening came about 12 hours after gunfire first rang out in several neighbourhoods of Cotonou, the biggest city, and soldiers went on state television to claim they had removed Talon from power. The rapid mobilisation of forces loyal to the government “allowed us to thwart these adventurers,” Talon said in his remarks aired on state television. “This treachery will not go unpunished. “The attempted coup was the latest threat to democratic rule in the region, where militaries have in recent years seized power in Benin’s neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso, as well as in Mali, Guinea and, only last month, Guinea-Bissau. But it was a surprising development in Benin, where the last successful coup took place more than half a century …

Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections | Candidates stopped, papers snatched: Opp says ‘institutional coup’, ‘abuse of power’ by AAP | Chandigarh News

Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections | Candidates stopped, papers snatched: Opp says ‘institutional coup’, ‘abuse of power’ by AAP | Chandigarh News

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The Opposition parties in Punjab Thursday accused senior officers of the Patiala Police of plotting to prevent their candidates from filing nomination papers for the December 14 zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. They also claimed that nomination papers of their candidates were torn or snatched away, allegedly at the behest of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, even as Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal shared an audio clip, purportedly of Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police Varun Sharma directing his subordinates to block Opposition candidates from reaching nomination centres. Both the AAP and the Patiala Police denied the charge as baseless. The Patiala Police initially said that “a fake AI-generated video is being circulated” …”with malicious intent to mislead the public, spread disinformation and disturb the law & order situation”. It, however, later registered an FIR against unknown persons under sections 319, 336(4), 356 BNS and 66(D) IT Act. However, following instructions from State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary, DGP Gaurav Yadav handed over the investigation into the FIR to ADGP (Law and Order) …

Psychic makes EXPLOSIVE claims, says Chinese actor’s spirit foretold Coup to…

Psychic makes EXPLOSIVE claims, says Chinese actor’s spirit foretold Coup to…

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Yu Menglong SHOCKING Death Controversy Nearly two months have passed, but the death of Chinese actor Yu Menglong remains a mystery. The 37-year-old actor’s death has raised many questions. Yu fell from a high-rise building in Beijing on September 11th. Within 24 hours, police closed the case, calling it an accident caused by alcohol intoxication. However, his fans, some artists, and human rights activists have questioned the findings and demanded an independent investigation. What was the strange thing happened during Yu Menglong’s religious death ceremony? According to Vision Times, during a religious ceremony held in Yu’s memory, some people claimed to have witnessed strange phenomena. A rainbow suddenly appeared in the clear sky, followed by a fish-shaped cloud. People on social media wrote, “Menglong must be watching,” and “Under a clear sky, a rainbow appears; he will be vindicated.” Did Taiwanese entertainment manager Sun Derong receive a threat for demanding justice for Yu? As per the report, Taiwanese entertainment manager Sun Derong, who is demanding justice for Yu, received death threats from some users in …

Chennai’s Eden coup hits Kolkata’s Playoff hopes; Noor Ahmad jumps up in Purple Cap r

Chennai’s Eden coup hits Kolkata’s Playoff hopes; Noor Ahmad jumps up in Purple Cap r

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IPL 2025 Points Table After KKR vs CSK Match Update: Kolkata Knight Riders’  hopes of making the Playoffs suffered a massive blow as they slipped up against league laggards Chennai Super Kings who registered only their third win in 12 matches this season at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday evening. Chasing a 180-run target, MS Dhoni’s men crossed the finish line with two wickets to spare in the final over on the back of impactful knocks from Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, and debutant Urvil Patel. The loss meant KKR remained on 11 points and was in danger of missing out on a Playoff spot. The cut-off mark is likely to go past the 15-point mark, which is the highest attainable target for Ajinkya Rahane’s men from their remaining fixtures. IPL 2025 points table after KKR vs CSK There were no changes in positions as CSK remained at the bottom of the pile after their third win, owing to their poor Net Run Rate. Story continues below this ad Rank Team P W L NR NRR POINTS …

Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Silence On Report Claiming He’s Leading Coup vs Mumbai Team After Jaiswal Departure

Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Silence On Report Claiming He’s Leading Coup vs Mumbai Team After Jaiswal Departure

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In a surprising development on Wednesday, multiple reports claimed Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to make a shock switch to Goa from Mumbai due to personal reasons, leaving a domestic powerhouse that laid the foundation for the left-hander’s blossoming international career. According to news agency PTI, Jaiswal wrote to the Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday, expressing his wish to leave Mumbai for Goa, and the governing body swiftly accepted his request. Later in the evening on Wednesday, a report claimed that there was a ‘coup underway’ in the Mumbai team and ‘there is a possibility’ that Suryakumar Yadav may also follow his teammate. The report, however also added, sources close to the batter have denied the development. However, Suryakumar Yadav laughed off the report. He posted the screenshot of a report, which had the caption: “In fact, rumour mills suggest, Suryakumar Yadav is actually playing the lead role in getting players to consider a move”. Surya’s comment was satirical. “Script writer hai ya journalist? Agar hasna hai toh I will stop watching comedy movies …