A political debutant, Prateek was named by the Congress as its candidate for Margherita, a seat his father had represented in the assembly for four terms. 

 Following Chennai controversy last year, actor Vijay’s TVK organised a more streamlined Iftaar party and managed the crowd wanting to get closer to the star  

 The unexpected resignation of HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty has left investors bewildered, triggering a 5% drop in shares. 

 PM Modi condemned the attacks targeting energy infrastructure in West Asia. He also called for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace, security and stability. 

 She claimed that she had received an offer from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) long ago but had not made up her mind at the time.