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Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by PMK founder Ramadoss seeking to freeze ‘mango’ symbol

Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by PMK founder Ramadoss seeking to freeze ‘mango’ symbol

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Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss. File | Photo Credit: Kumar S.S. CHENNAI The Madras High Court on Friday (February 20, 2026) dismissed two writ petitions filed by Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss seeking a direction to Election Commission of India (ECI) to either let his faction use the ‘mango’ symbol during the ensuing Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry or freeze the symbol altogether so that the faction led by his son R. Anbumani too would not be able to use it. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan refused to entertain the two writ petitions after agreeing with the ECI standing counsel Niranjan Rajagoplan that factional disputes in a political party could be resolved only through a civil court decree and no such direction as sought by the party founder could be issued to the election commission. After finding that a civil suit had already been filed in connection with the rival claims between the father and son over party presidentship, the …

Maharashtra Congress Chief Booked For Calling Tipu Sultan ‘Symbol Of Bravery’ Like Shivaji | India News

Maharashtra Congress Chief Booked For Calling Tipu Sultan ‘Symbol Of Bravery’ Like Shivaji | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 13:12 IST After Sapkal’s statement comparing Tipu Sultan with Shivaji, leaders of the BJP in Ahilyanagar announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for anyone who would cut off his tongue. Harshwardhan Sapkal Booked Over Tipu–Shivaji Remark; BJP Leaders Announce Rs 10 Lakh Reward Harshwardhan Sapkal, the Maharashtra Congress chief, has been booked by Pune police after he described Tipu Sultan as a “symbol of bravery” comparable to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The case was registered following a complaint by city BJP chief Dhiraj Ghate, who alleged that Sapkal’s remarks were provocative and hurt religious sentiments. The complaint relates to Sapkal’s comments about similarities between Shivaji and Tipu Sultan. Rs 10 lakh reward for cutting tongue After Sapkal’s statement comparing Tipu Sultan with Shivaji, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Ahilyanagar announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for anyone who would cut off his tongue. The announcement was made during a protest held in front of the Shivaji memorial, where BJP workers alleged that Sapkal’s remarks were objectionable. Party workers staged a …

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Says India-EU FTA Symbol Of Unprecedented Alignment & Other Top Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Says India-EU FTA Symbol Of Unprecedented Alignment & Other Top Stories | India News

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Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 18:25 IST We are also covering: Ayodhya GST Commissioner Resigns Over Shankaracharya Row, Will ICC Ban Mohsin Naqvi’s PCB? and other top stories. PM Narendra Modi speaks at the India-EU Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. (Image: Narendra Modi/YouTube) In today’s evening digest, News18 covers updates on India-EU deal, Kannada TV Actress Kavya Gowda’s Husband Stabbed In Family Dispute, and other top stories. ‘Symbol Of Unprecedented Alignment’: PM Modi On India-EU Free Trade Agreement Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the free trade agreement between India and the European Union was a “symbol of unprecedented alignment”, signalling the beginning of a new era of friendship between New Delhi and European leaders. Read More High-End Cars To Medicines: India-EU FTA Will Make These Items Cheaper Premium luxury European cars, such as BMW, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Audi, are set to become cheaper in the Indian market once the bilateral free trade agreement comes into force, likely next year, as India will offer quota-based import duty …

‘Powerful Symbol Of Defence Ties’: US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll Pose With AH-64E Apache | World News

‘Powerful Symbol Of Defence Ties’: US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll Pose With AH-64E Apache | World News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 23:53 IST Sergio Gor described the Apache helicopter as a powerful example of joint defence efforts, highlighting its advanced technology and operational value for India’s armed forces. US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll during a visit to an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter centre. (Photo: X) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday praised the growing defence partnership between India and the United States during a visit to an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter centre. The visit underscored the close military cooperation between the two countries and their shared focus on strengthening regional security. Gor described the Apache helicopter as a powerful example of joint defence efforts, highlighting its advanced technology and operational value for India’s armed forces. In a post on X, Gor said he was “thrilled” to visit the AH-64E Apache along with US Army Secretary Driscoll. He called the helicopter a strong symbol of the joint vision shared by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a robust US-India defence partnership. He said the cutting-edge …

Vijay says he won’t ‘succumb to pressure or commit corruption’ at TVK event; unveils party symbol | Tamil News

Vijay says he won’t ‘succumb to pressure or commit corruption’ at TVK event; unveils party symbol | Tamil News

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Even though the release of his political action drama, Jana Nayagan, remains in limbo with no respite in sight, Tamil star “Thalapathy” Vijay seems to have moved on and returned to the helm of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as it gears up for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. On Sunday, January 25, Vijay took part in a massive party event in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), where he addressed the TVK cadre and assured them that he wouldn’t yield to political pressure. “The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has directly surrendered to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has indirectly surrendered to it. We do not bow down to any pressure. Does this face look like it would succumb to pressure? That will never happen,” Vijay reportedly said while addressing the gathering. Describing the upcoming state polls as a “democratic battle,” he urged party activists to become the commanders who lead TVK to victory. Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 Updates: Sunny Deol-starrer earns over Rs …

Vijay’s TVK gets whistle symbol ahead of 2026 polls

Vijay’s TVK gets whistle symbol ahead of 2026 polls

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The Election Commission (EC) has allotted ‘whistle’ as the symbol for actor-politician Vijay’s TVK and enthusiastic party workers have launched efforts to popularise it across the state, senior leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said on Thursday. The whistle symbol was the ‘priority’ one as preferred by Vijay from a choice of 10 symbols proposed, Kumar, joint general secretary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam said. Incidentally, one of actor Vijay’s top hit songs is “whistle podu,” from his 2024 film GOAT, which had some references to his then planned political foray. Whistle symbol “The overall expectations and desire of the people of Tamil Nadu is that our leader should become the Chief Minister. As a first step, this symbol has been given,” Kumar told reporters here. Two years after the launch of the party, the 2026 Assembly polls will be the first electoral battle of the 50 year-old Vijay-helmed TVK, Kumar said, expressing confidence of the party securing a massive win and Vijay becoming the chief minister. Meanwhile, senior Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty, whose reported meeting with Vijay …

Who was Brigitte Bardot? French actress dies at 91; gained popularity as a symbol of sexual…

Who was Brigitte Bardot? French actress dies at 91; gained popularity as a symbol of sexual…

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Brigitte Bardot Dies French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Southern France. AFP reported her death, but the reason behind her death was not disclosed. It was also reported that she was hospitalised last month. Who was Brigitte Bardot? Bardot was born on September 28, 1934, into a wealthy family in Paris. She got fame in the 1950s as a symbol for sexual liberation. She acted in around 50 films. What was Brigitte Bardot famous for? She was referred to as BB in France, starred in numerous French cinema hits in the 1950s and 1960s. She was part of the 1956 movie, And God Created Woman, which created controversy at that time for showing long-legged beauty dancing naked on tables. Brigitte Bardot left the glam world The actress later abandoned her career to do animal welfare. In a statement released by Brigitte Bardot Foundation said the actress “chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and …

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91 | Entertainment-others News

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91 | Entertainment-others News

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Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91. Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, told The Associated Press that she died Sunday at her home in southern France, and would not provide a cause of death. He said no arrangements have yet been made for funeral or memorial services. She had been hospitalized last month. Brigitte Bardot became an international celebrity as a sexualized teen bride in the 1956 movie And God Created Woman. Directed by her then-husband, Roger Vadim, it triggered a scandal with scenes of the long-legged beauty dancing on tables naked. At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability. Her tousled, blond hair, voluptuous figure and pouty irreverence made her one of France’s best-known stars. Such was her widespread appeal that in 1969 her features …

‘Op Sindoor A Symbol Of Pride For Every Indian’: PM Modi On 2025’s Last Mann Ki Baat | India News

‘Op Sindoor A Symbol Of Pride For Every Indian’: PM Modi On 2025’s Last Mann Ki Baat | India News

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Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 11:29 IST PM Modi recalled several moments, discussions and achievements that, according to him, brought the nation together in 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: IANS/File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday in the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. As the year 2026 approaches, the Prime Minister reflected on key moments from the past year and spoke about events that, he said, brought pride and unity to the country. PM Modi on Operation Sindoor Prime Minister Modi said memories of 2025 came rushing back as he delivered the address. He recalled several moments, discussions and achievements that, according to him, brought the nation together. He said the year gave Indians many reasons to feel proud and confident about the country’s direction. A major focus of the address was Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Modi described the operation as a symbol of pride for every Indian. He said the world clearly saw that modern India does not compromise on its security.  According to him, the …

President Murmu Hails Mitti Cafe At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Calls It ‘Symbol Of Inclusion’ | India News

President Murmu Hails Mitti Cafe At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Calls It ‘Symbol Of Inclusion’ | India News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 14:41 IST President Droupadi Murmu praised Mitti Café at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a symbol of inclusion, empowering Divyangjan and inspiring visitors to support a more compassionate society. The President urged people to visit the cafe. (Image: X/@rashtrapatibhvn) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday praised the Mitti Cafe at Rashtrapati Bhavan, describing it as a “symbol of inclusion, equality, and limitless possibilities.” In a post on X, President Murmu said the Cafe reflects the spirit of empowerment and dignity for persons with disabilities. “The Mitti Café at Rashtrapati Bhavan stands as a symbol of inclusion, equality, and limitless possibilities. A matter of pride for all, especially Divyangjan and their families, the Café welcomes visitors with warmth and smiles. It inspires everyone to build a more inclusive and compassionate society,” the official handle of the President of India tweeted. The Mitti Café at Rashtrapati Bhavan stands as a symbol of inclusion, equality, and limitless possibilities. A matter of pride for all, especially Divyangjan and their families, the Café welcomes visitors with warmth and smiles. …