Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy has firmly ruled out any coalition government in Tamil Nadu, stating chief minister M K Stalin is resolute against sharing power with allies, including the Congress. This assertion comes as the Tamil Nadu Congress renews its demand for a share in governance ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann highlighted the state’s effort to provide free academic and physical training to rural and meritorious students for recruitment examinations.

Delhi faces a severe cold wave with Palam at 3 degrees Celsius, its lowest since 2013. Ayanagar is coldest at 2.9 degrees. IMD issues yellow alert as temperatures may drop further.