Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst:1) Return of anti-incumbencyFor a while, anti-incumbency seemed like a fading ghost. Repeated successes of several incumbents, most notably Narendra Modi, had cast…
Congress overcomes weak organisation with united frontThe Congress-led UDF swept back into govt in Kerala on Monday after a 10-year hiatus, riding a largerthan-expected anti-incumbency wave across the state against the Pinarayi Vijayan govt. UDF won 102 seats in the 140-member legislative assembly. The magnitude of the victory surprised even the winners. The major factor…
Why were Louis Sammartino reaction videos struck? YouTuber Outdoor Boys move fuels LosPollosTV copyright fight and online outrage (Image via Getty) The internet woke up to another creator clash, and this one quickly turned serious. On May 4, 2026, reaction creator Louis Sammartino, known as LosPollosTV, found himself at the center of a growing storm…
Nicole Kidman and her daughter Sunday Rose made a stunning Met Gala debut together, showcasing matching Chanel-inspired looks. Kidman stunned in a dramatic red sequined gown with feather accents, while Sunday opted for a soft, blush pink dress. When Nicole Kidman shows up at the Met Gala, you already know it’s going to be a…
In a post on social meida, Manish Malhotra shared a closer look at his ensemble and wrote, “For my appearance at the Met Gala, I wanted to create something deeply personal- a reflection of Mumbai, the city that has shaped my journey, my cinema, and my sense of design, along with the atelier that brings…
NEW DELHI: Bengal and Assam poll results have thrown up a challenge for the Muslim community, which has been pushed into a political whirlpool post-2014 by BJP’s ‘communal card’ to polarise the majority community, coupled with controversial measures like delimitation and SIR.BJP’s success in damping the largest minority community in Assam has followed the 2023…
A video of popular streamer IShowSpeed has gone viral after it showed him taking part in a casual boxing-style moment with a fan in Puerto Rico. In the clip, Speed and the fan step into a small ring-like area during a public appearance. What was meant to be a fun interaction quickly turned into a…
Anil Kapoor, who immortalised the role of a common man-turned-Chief Minister in Nayak: The Real Hero, has made it clear that he has no political ambitions in real life.In a conversation with ABP News, the actor was asked if he would like to step into the Chief Minister’s role for a day — much like…
NEW DELHI: For the first time since 1977, India will have no Communist-governed state as Kerala voters oust the CPM-led LDF and hand a victory to the Congress-led UDF.The loss presents the Left its biggest challenge – maintaining its relevance at the national level in the face of declining influence.The UDF rode an anti-incumbency wave…
Gun scare near White House: Person shot by law enforcement at Washington Monument An individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC on Monday, prompting a brief security lockdown at the nearby White House.The United States Secret Service confirmed that personnel were responding to an “officer-involved shooting” at 15th Street…
