R.S. Murugan (TVK) Wins Tirunelveli Seat by 11,414 Votes

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, R.S. Murugan of TVK won the Tirunelveli seat by 11,414 votes, defeating DMK's S Subramanian and AIADMK's Thachai N Ganesharaja. The constituency faces key issues like traffic and water supply.

Tamil Nadu's 1,000-Year-Old Election: Uthiramerur

Discover the ancient electoral system of Uthiramerur from 920 CE, where 30 ward representatives were chosen annually. Learn about the criteria, lottery process, and historical significance of this limited democracy.

Dalgaon: AIUDF Wins in 2026 Assam Elections

Dalgaon assembly constituency in Assam's Darrang district saw AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman win in 2026 with a margin of 28,880 votes. The seat has a history of high voter turnout and Muslim-majority agrarian communities.

Peter Kay Bomb Scare Accused Removed from Court

A 19-year-old accused of triggering a bomb scare at a Peter Kay comedy show was removed from court after repeatedly interrupting proceedings. He faces charges of communicating false information.

UK Troops Join NATO's Spring Storm Drill in Baltic States

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are deploying to Estonia for Exercise Spring Storm, a major NATO drill involving over 12,000 troops from four nations, incorporating lessons from the Ukraine war.

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Multiple Deaths

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship off Cape Verde has caused multiple deaths and critical illnesses. The WHO is coordinating evacuations as authorities investigate how the rare rodent-borne virus spread at sea.

Andhra Launches First Survey of Peacock Tarantula

Andhra Pradesh has initiated the first-ever survey of the critically endangered peacock tarantula, an arboreal species dependent on mature trees and undisturbed forests, making it highly vulnerable.

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