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‘I was shocked’: Rajinikanth on Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM
Veteran actor Rajinikanth clarified his political stance, stating he is no longer active in politics and was shocked by speculation about actor Vijay becoming Chief Minister. He defended his meeting with MK Stalin, emphasizing their friendship transcends politics and that he addressed criticism to prevent it from being perceived as truth.
'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban legalises child marriages with special rules
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," which has drawn international criticism. A particularly controversial article interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent to marriage. The decree also addresses child marriage, divorce, and other marital disputes, granting fathers and grandfathers significant authority.
'Unparalleled momentum to India-Netherlands friendship': PM Modi on talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten
Prime Minister Modi's Netherlands visit concluded with a strategic partnership upgrade, marked by 17 key outcomes. A significant development includes Tata Electronics' pact with ASML for a semiconductor facility in Dholera, boosting India's ambitions. Modi also lauded the Indian diaspora's role in strengthening bilateral ties.
ISPR cautions 'warmongering' New Delhi after Indian army chief's provocative statement
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday cautioned “warmongering” India against pushing South Asia towards another war after its army chief made provocative remarks about Pakistan. “Indian COAS gave a provocative statement during a recent interview that ‘Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history’,” ISPR noted in a statement issued in response to Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi’s comments. “Contrary to the delusional and hallucinational belief syst...
'Mahngai man Modi whips out his lash again': Congress takes jibe over fresh CNG price hike in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government after CNG prices were increased again in Delhi and the NCR region, marking the second hike within two days.
The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now perhaps Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?They were times in which prime ministers seemed to be on their way out as soon as they’d arrived. The big strategic decisions the country faced were ducked or postponed. The public finances repeatedly wobbled, yet efforts to rationalise the tax system faltered in the face of vested interests, including farmers. Reforms to social security were trumpeted b...
‘Feels like an illusion’: how Trump seizing Maduro has changed little in Venezuela
Some feel optimistic change will come, but for many it’s business as usual for the movement Hugo Chávez startedWhen Ángel Linares heard a strange buzz followed by an explosion, his first thought was that neighbours were setting off fireworks to celebrate the new year.Then his windows shattered, the building’s walls shook and its facade was ripped off, sending him flying on to the ground of an apartment suddenly reduced to rubble. His 85-year-old mother, Jesucita, feared Venezuela’s northern coas...
Trump is building an empire. He wants 55 states across three continents
Taking time off from the Iran war this week, Donald Trump posted a picture of Venezuela as the 51st state, the map of the country covered in the Stars and Stripes. This was the US President’s usual trolling, but as his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, once said to me, Trump jokes, but he never really jokes. In characteristic fashion, Trump doubled down on his meme. He told Fox News he was “seriously considering a move to make Venezuela the 51st state”. Venezuela has almost 29 million peo...
Starmer’s £18bn defence bid won’t save him but might protect the military – for now
Sir Keir Starmer is poised to announce an £18bn increase in defence spending, as he battles to stay in No 10. While it may not be enough to save his skin at home after a devastating local election, it may just provide a temporary lifeline to the UK’s military which has been whittled to the bone – and bolster its reputation overseas, insiders said. The uplift, first reported by The Times, comes after national security advisor Jonathan Powell reportedly wrote to the Prime Minister warning that t...
Time for ‘legal diplomacy’
IT was 2016. We at RSIL routinely studied all major disputes and issues between India and Pakistan — Kashmir, Sir Creek, Siachen, the Indus Waters Treaty, Samjhauta Express, Babri Masjid, Junagarh, etc. Each issue had a dominant legal dimension that required sustained research. Following the Mumbai attacks in 2008, bilateral bitterness was still on the rise as the trials of suspects Zia ur Rehman Lakhvi on the Pakistani side and Ajmal Kasab in India were not well managed. Both states, instead of...
Rajasthan dy CM Diya Kumari travels by train, backs PM Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation
Rajasthan's deputy chief minister highlighted Prime Minister Modi's suggestions for sustainable practices, emphasizing their benefits for the environment and public health. She stated that integrating these measures into daily life would be a significant step forward, promoting healthier living and environmental consciousness.
Maduro’s ‘bag man’ sent to US as Venezuela deports Alex Saab in dramatic U-turn
Venezuela has deported businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of former president Nicolas Maduro who is facing multiple criminal investigations in the United States, in a dramatic reversal less than three years after he was pardoned by then US President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap deal.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not a special project for RR: Sangakkara
Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is drawing significant fan attention with his aggressive style and impressive strike rate of 236.55. He has amassed 440 runs and smashed 40 sixes in 11 IPL games. Coaches emphasize letting him enjoy his batting while acknowledging the challenges of evolving against future opposition.
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.(Image credit: YouTube)
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
Trump administrationSenate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget billThe Senate official said the GOP bill needs to be reworked in order to comply with jurisdictional issues. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The parliamentarian wrote that the bill would be subject to a 60-vote threshold to pass, meaning it can’t move forward with a simple majority as similar bills advanced using budget reconciliation.Alex Brandon / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 12:...
US Senate blocks funding for Trump’s White House ballroom project - Emirates 24|7
US Senate blocks funding for Trump’s White House ballroom project Emirates 24|7
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks after Louisiana primary loss
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy spoke out after losing the Louisiana primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a runoff. Cassidy spoke about democracy during his concession speak, stressing that he was not “claiming the election was stolen” after a loss.
Beijing’s red lines
THE Beijing summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was never likely to produce a grand result. Too much mistrust has accumulated, and the disputes dividing Washington and Beijing now extend far beyond tariffs. Yet the meeting still mattered because both sides met with an interest in preventing relations from becoming even more volatile at a moment of widening global instability. The summit’s economic outcomes were limited but not insignificant. China repo...
Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario
President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Democratic climate policies after scientists moved away from one of the most extreme global warming scenarios previously used in United Nations-backed climate modeling."GOOD RIDDANCE! After 15 years of Dumocrats promising that 'Climate Change' is going to destroy the Planet, the United Nations TOP Climate Committee just admitted that its own projections (RCP8.5) were WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.Trump accused Democrats of using clim...
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat shows the price of dissent in Trump’s Republican Party
2026 ElectionSen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat shows the price of dissent in Trump’s Republican PartyThe senator lost his primary in Louisiana Saturday night, five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Bill Cassidy at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 15.Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 11:35 PM EDTBy Sahil KapurSen. Bill Cassidy’s primary...