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These smaller parties, divided among the two major combines - the SPA (under the DMK) and the AIADMK-led NDA - will have the backing of the Dravidian majors trib.al/9GJ3uiO

DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth campaigning for DMK candidate Tamilan Prasanna in Egmore constituency in Chennai. @businessline @DMDKsocialmedia @premallatha @PremallathaDmdk

DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth campaigning for DMK candidate Tamilan Prasanna in Egmore constituency in Chennai. @businessline @DMDKsocialmedia @premallatha @PremallathaDmdk

Shashi Tharoor says UDF will win Kerala polls, highlights jobs and development, and slams FCRA amendment while backing Congress leadership on CM choice. trib.al/7ahs3YJ

Dabur India sees mid-single digit Q4 FY26 growth, with strong domestic demand offsetting West Asia challenges amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. trib.al/rImLnbZ

BigBasket is racing to adapt its delivery model in quick commerce amid fierce competition and leadership changes within Tata Group, reports Jyothi Bantia. trib.al/t7no0Aa

Government plans to boost induction heater and cooktop production amid rising demand due to LPG availability concerns from geopolitical tensions. trib.al/vB7geMv

An Aframax tanker loaded with around 600,000 barrels of Iranian crude oil from Kharg Island, which was on its way to Vadinar (Gujarat), has now changed course and is headed to China, reports @rishikala Read more: trib.al/92N7LKO

Mehli Mistry challenges BHJTNCI trustee appointments, alleges trust deed violations and seeks probe into Tata Trusts governance and eligibility norms. trib.al/mb0QsUD

Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, becomes England’s top female chess player with 2366 FIDE rating, breaking into world’s top 100 women rankings. trib.al/Yw2zXcB

The alleged mastermind behind the Malda violence where judicial officials were held hostage and attacked, Mofakkerul Islam, was arrested by West Bengal Police on Friday. trib.al/zjAt4DW

BuzzBallz has also secured distribution in 30 per cent of Bengaluru’s ready-to-drink (RTD) outlet universe and has captured 20 per cent market share in the city within the RTD segment | By Sanjana B trib.al/NTdMbUd

Russia boosts energy supplies to India amid West Asia conflict, enhancing crude, fertilizers, and LNG trade to offset disruptions, reports Rishi Ranjan Kala. trib.al/AK0J2c9

Tax refund delays hit three-year high as CBDT probes bogus claims; panel suggests AI tools to speed processing and ensure timely refunds for taxpayers. trib.al/C7SNdsp

The Asian textile ecosystem, which accounts for about 63 per cent of global textile and apparel exports, 89 per cent of the total spindles in the world, 92 per cent of the texturising capacity is facing several challenges. Read more: trib.al/HItb5yG

The Reserve Bank of India has decided to introduce Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for market borrowings, on a pilot basis, for nine States based on their concurrence, starting FY27. trib.al/VajXMxx

Domestic airfares have surged sharply despite a series of government relief measures, with average domestic ticket prices up about 44 per cent year-on-year in April, reports Rohit Vaid ( @RVOfficialTweet ) . trib.al/aMq6T4B

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is likely to launch a digital platform, SEBI SETU, this month to simplify registration and compliance for investment advisers (IAs),as it seeks to widen the country’s limited advisory base, reports @GordeAkshata trib.al/zyvCAnj

Iranian state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected over southwestern Iran; US authorities have not confirmed the report or responded so far. trib.al/DnWGZUt

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week instead of seven in a bid to manage rising costs, its president Jitendra Vaktania said. trib.al/j4noVIu