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The optics deficit: Will missing Stalin-Rahul ‘brotherhood’ hurt alliance in Tamil Nadu?
The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other INDIA bloc leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.
UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries
Removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalities trying to reach UK in small boats under new deal with FrenchUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport people seeking asylum from some of the world’s most oppressive and war-ravaged regimes under a new UK-France deal to try to reduce Channel crossings.In what is being billed as the first time the French government has agreed to target those heading to the UK in small boats, a removal s...
Nepal in political crisis: Parliament suspended in 'surprising' move
South Asia News: Nepal's political landscape faces a crisis as President Ramchandra Paudel suspends Parliament and Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns amid financial allegations. This marks a significant shift following the recent elections that promised reform and anti-corruption efforts.
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon says Navy secretary is out
Iran released video that appears to show ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a top Pentagon official suddenly steps down from his post. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have more.
NDMA warns of intense heatwave in several regions across country till May 5
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), on Thursday issued a nationwide alert warning of an intense heatwave in several regions until May 5. The authority also forecast rain, windstorms and thunderstorms in parts of the country between April 24 and 29. The NDMA urged the authorities and citizens to activate response measures and take precautionary steps. The NDMA said the current weather pattern was consistent with its seasonal...
London Tory politician sacked as magistrate after accusing judge of ‘two-tier justice’
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Sundarbans speaks beyond ballots: Votes on one side, survival on the other
Sundarbans speaks beyond ballots Votes on one side survival on the other
Take action over officials in Kyrgyzstan ‘helping Russia evade sanctions’, MPs and peers say
British foreign secretary told to impose new measures, with ruble-pegged cryptocurrency A7A5 being supported in countryMore than 20 MPs and peers have called on the foreign secretary to take action against institutions and individuals in Kyrgyzstan allegedly facilitating large-scale Russian sanctions evasion.They urged the UK to levy personal sanctions against three top Kyrgyz officials for their alleged role in facilitating Russian sanctions evasion more broadly, and more specifically for allow...
No major boost for Scottish Labour since Sarwar urged PM to quit – pollster
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Putin sends boat 'full of weapons' and warship through English Channel
The warship Admiral Grigorovich is escorting a group of Russian vessels, including the 415ft Sparta, which has previously been linked to transporting military equipment to Syria
Anti-Russia sanctions package adopted with no ban on maritime transportation of oil
The final wording related to restrictions will be published in the Official Journal of the EU on Thursday evening or Friday morning
Terrifying moment Iran Navy seizes ship as masked gunmen take over boat
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said they carried out the mission after accusing the vessels' crews of 'tampering with navigation systems and jeopardising maritime security" and "operating without authorisation'
What 91% voting in West Bengal election Phase-1 reveals
What voting in West Bengal election Phase reveals
'Trump has said India a great country': US in firefight mode after president's 'hellhole' remark
US President Donald Trump lauded India as a "great country" with a "very good friend at the top," following a controversial social media repost that disparaged India and China. The US Embassy clarified Trump's positive remarks, while India's MEA acknowledged the reports. The repost criticized immigration, alleging bias and a lack of loyalty from certain immigrant groups.
Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait mines and loses it over Iran peace deal failure: ‘CRAZY!’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’The U.S. Navy decommissioned four Avenger-class minesweepers last fall and returned them from the Persian Gulf aboard a large cargo ship this past JanuaryAndrew Feinberg Thursday 23 April 2026 15:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy lin...
Arijit Singh, wife Koel Roy arrive hand-in-hand to vote in West Bengal. Watch
Arijit Singh wife Koel Roy arrive handinhand to vote in West Bengal Watch
Shameful moment Minnesota's Democrat AG uses his phone while sat on stage at event as woman in audience cries while telling sad story
Minnesota's Democrat Attorney General Keith Ellison used his phone as a woman became emotional while recounting an interaction with ICE agents during a town hall.
Fallout from Iran war is ‘major new threat to foreign aid’
There are growing concerns that the economic fallout from the current conflict in the Middle East will push Gulf nations – who collectively provided more humanitarian aid than the US last year – turning away from foreign assistance
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Dhanush, and others cast votes in Tamil Nadu polls
Kamal Haasan, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and actor, along with his daughter, actress Shruti Haasan, shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, April 23, 2026.Superstar Rajinikanth arrived with his daughter and film producer Soundarya Rajinikanth at a polling booth in Stella Maris School in Chennai to cast his vote. Actor Ajith Kumar shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the Tami...
Record turnout marks Bengal, Tamil Nadu polls
Voting in two of India’s most politically significant states — West Bengal and Tamil Nadu — saw exceptionally high turnout on Thursday, signalling strong voter engagement despite a contentious campaign backdrop.According to Election Commission (EC) estimates, West Bengal recorded 89.93 per cent polling by 5pm, while Tamil Nadu reached 82.24 per cent, both surpassing turnout levels from the 2021 elections.The robust participation comes despite controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)...