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TVK's Vijay Emerges as 3rd PM Choice in MOTN Survey After Modi and Rahul GandhiAn India Today Mood of the Nation survey report reveals that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay has emerged as the third most preferred prime ministerial choice in the country, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The survey shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading with 49 per cent support, followed by Rahul Gandhi at 27 per cent, while Vijay received 9 per cent. Following the release of the survey, TVK cadres in Thoothukudi put up posters projecting Vijay as the next Prime Minister, echoing demands from TVK leaders like Aadhavan Arjuna and Finance Minister Murugesan for a Prime Minister from the south. Meanwhile, the Congress, which is in an alliance with the TVK, reiterated that Rahul Gandhi remains its sole prime ministerial candidate. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the TVK administration, while commentators note the political implications for the TVK-Congress alliance moving forward.Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balan Shot Dead Outside UP Gym; CCTV Captures Fleeing AttackersPopular Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balan was shot dead by four assailants outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. The attackers arrived on two motorcycles and fired between 12 to 18 rounds at Balan as he was heading towards his car. He sustained multiple bullet injuries, including a gunshot wound to the head, and died on the spot. CCTV footage captured the crime sequence and the attackers fleeing the scene. Police officers recovered around 18 empty shell casings from the spot, indicating the use of sophisticated weapons. A manhunt has been launched by police with multiple teams investigating potential angles, including old rivalry and connections to upcoming Panchayat elections. Social media claims attributed responsibility to Bholu Shahpuria, who identified himself as a member of the Gogi gang. Police continue probing the motive while tracing the suspects' escape route.Delhi Model Murder: Accused Gym Trainer Imran Injured in Police Encounter After West Delhi OperationA major development has emerged in the Delhi model murder case, where the prime accused, Imran, was injured during a police encounter in West Delhi. Imran, a former gym trainer who previously worked at the same gym attended by 21-year-old student and part-time model Muskan, was apprehended by the West Delhi Police after receiving bullet wounds to both his legs in retaliatory firing. Muskan was stabbed to death inside her rented home in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area while she was alone. According to police details, Imran was intercepted late at night following a trap laid by the authorities between Tilak Nagar and Tagore Garden. Primary investigations suggest jealousy as the motive behind the fatal stabbing.Karnataka Cabinet Minister Resignation Likely Over Valmiki Corporation ScamA Karnataka cabinet minister holding the Planning and Statistics portfolio is reportedly expected to step down following allegations surrounding a financial scam involving the Valmiki corporation. High command discussions involving top political leadership have taken place in Delhi, with a formal instruction to seek the minister's resignation anticipated within forty-eight hours. The controversy involves allegations regarding the fraudulent diversion of funds amounting to over three crore rupees within the corporation. Opposition parties have intensified pressure regarding the matter, while the affected minister maintains that political targeting is driving the demands. Meanwhile, state political leadership previously addressed the issue during a public forum, asserting that investigations showed no official wrongdoing by the minister and that the majority of diverted funds had already been recovered by authorities. Despite these assertions, political pressure and central agency actions have kept the issue at the forefront, prompting party leadership to prepare for a resignation in the interest of party discipline.