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Hung verdict in Tamil Nadu: Where can Vijay get support to form govt?

Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in Tamil Nadu, but falling short of the majority mark. The focus now shifts to alliances and post-poll negotiations

How Vijay managed to pull off in Tamil Nadu what Kamal, Rajini couldn't

While the TVK may fall short of the magic figure and would need outside support to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, 'Thalapathy' Vijay is well on course to be the next CM

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Counting of votes for Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies began at 8 am on Monday; it was a decisive victory for Vijay's TVK as it emerged as the largest party

Tamil Nadu Assembly results: TVK emerges largest as Stalin concedes defeat

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026: 'We bow to and accept the verdict of the people,' says CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: How top candidates are performing

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: As counting progresses across 234 seats, all eyes are on MK Stalin, Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Edappadi K Palaniswami

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Rangasamy won both the seats he contested on and is set to become CM for a record fifth time

Puducherry poll results: AINRC wins 12 seats, NDA gets second straight term

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: N Rangaswamy set to return as CM for fifth time

What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era

As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs

Myth vs Fact: Can microwave use lead to cancer? Here's what doctors say

Fact-check Friday: From radiation myths to plastic risks, we ask an oncologist what happens when you microwave food and whether there is any proven link to cancer

Vedanta demerger: What it signals for India's metals and mining sector

As Vedanta splits into independent verticals, the move signals India's evolving mining sector, focused on supply chain control, critical minerals, and specialised companies

From discounts to Dior: What's driving premium pivot in fashion ecommerce

India's fashion ecommerce players are increasingly betting on luxury over mass, testing whether margins can grow without losing scale

India's workforce faces surge in metabolic risks, chronic illness: Report

A new report analysing over 400,000 employees reveals rising risks of diabetes, obesity and heart disease, often without symptoms, pointing to a growing preventive healthcare gap in India

RBI action on Paytm Payments Bank: What it means for One97's strategy

RBI's revocation of Paytm Payments Bank licence raises questions on governance lapses and what it means for One97 Communications' ambition to build a full-stack financial services platform

Toronto HIV patients in rare remission list after bone marrow transplant

A Toronto man living with HIV for 27 years is in sustained remission after a bone marrow transplant using HIV-resistant donor cells, according to University Health Network clinicians

Is MakeMyTrip weighing IDR route for India listing? Here's what it means

MakeMyTrip is reportedly evaluating IDR route over a traditional IPO as it looks to access Indian investors while managing tax exposure, regulatory complexity in its offshore structure

How India is emerging as testing ground for agri-based carbon markets

Amazon's $30 million rice carbon credit deal highlights India's role in scaling agriculture-based carbon markets while raising questions on trust, verification, and farmer benefits

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Fact-check Friday: You've probably followed the five-second rule after dropping food; here's how bacteria transfer instantly, what factors matter, and why this popular rule may not protect you at all

Razorpay's reported IPO route signals cautious market play among fintechs

Razorpay's reported IPO move points to a shift in market entry strategy with firms opting for confidential filings, and greater control over disclosures amid evolving market and regulatory conditions

OpenAI's India test: Can massive AI use scale turn into a paying market?

India may be OpenAI's largest user base outside the West, but monetisation remains the harder challenge

Protein shift is adding much-needed margin to India's dairy industry

Rising protein awareness is pushing India's dairy sector beyond low-margin liquid milk, driving a shift towards value-added products like whey, cheese, and fortified dairy