ABVP Sweeps DUSU Polls, Independent Candidate Scripts History As NSUI Wiped Out

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until further orders, stating that reopening depends on commitments from the United States. Tehran has outlined conditions for re-engaging in discussions, demanding an unfreezing of Iranian funds, an end to the naval blockade, and a halt to the war on all fronts. Consultations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan continue as Tehran awaits a response. The conflict has disrupted critical maritime oil transit routes across the region, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, amid ongoing attacks on infrastructure.

A special broadcast highlights the box office run of the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, made on a budget of about two crore rupees, which crossed 231 crore rupees in India net collection and over 272.9 crore rupees in India gross by day 40. The film's director, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, discussed how word-of-mouth publicity, spiritual devotion, and audience support across generations propelled the film after opening to just 10 lakh rupees. Chaturvedi detailed his spiritual inspiration drawn from Neem Karoli Baba at Kainchi Dham, which shaped the movie's narrative and music, including Bundelkhand folk traditions. Addressing the refusal by major streaming services, he expressed disappointment over the initial rejection of Neem Karoli Baba's story, noting the saint's global influence on figures like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Chaturvedi also emphasised the immense potential of clean, family-oriented cinema rooted in Indian civilization and culture, and shared plans for his upcoming project focusing on Goswami Tulsidas.

Actor Prakash Raj has questioned the election defeat of MK Stalin, seeking a probe into whether the DMK leader genuinely lost or was made to lose. Prakash Raj raised doubts regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, claiming that it could result in the removal of nearly 16 crore votes due to absent or not-at-home markings. He also opposed delimitation, terming it a betrayal of Tamil Nadu and stating he would oppose any party supporting it. Commenting on Chief Minister Vijay, Prakash Raj noted that people have chosen him in a democracy and should give him time. Meanwhile, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu minister Adhevarajana. EPS accused Adhevarajana of switching allegiances across parties, including DMK, VCK, and TVK, alleging he previously sought an AIADMK Deputy General Secretary post. EPS maintained that AIADMK does not sell posts and asserted his own massive victory margin in Edappadi.

A man identified as Salim from Karnataka's Kodagu district was found dead inside a luxury car in the Koramangala area of Bengaluru. Local residents alerted the authorities after noticing an unresponsive person inside the vehicle. Police rushed to the spot, confirmed his death, and sent the body to a hospital for post-mortem examination. The deceased's family members are travelling from Kodagu to Bengaluru to meet police officials as an investigation into the exact cause of death is currently underway.