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Who will govern Tamil Nadu? TVK MLAs threaten mass resignation; AIADMK MLAs holed up in resort

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought proof of support, sparking criticism from TVK allies who demand a floor test. Meanwhile, DMK and AIADMK are reportedly exploring an alliance to counter TVK's surge.

Australian sex offender jailed for grooming a 14-year-old girl for sex found dead in a Bali hotel room

Australian sex offender jailed for grooming a 14-year-old girl for sex found dead in a Bali hotel roomSex offender found dead in Bali hotel roomREAD MORE: Aussie expat slammed over disrespectful move in BaliBy ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:56, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 04:56, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

हावड़ा-शिवपुर हिंसा के नए वीडियो से हड़कंप, 'धार्मिक' नारे लगाते दिखे उपद्रवी

जंग के बीच ट्रंप को बड़ा झटका... 10% टैरिफ भी हुआ रद्द, कोर्ट का फैसला!

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tensionJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoão Fellet and Rute PinaBBC BrasilGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva greet each other at the White House in Washington on Thursday in this handout photo from the Brazilian government.Despite the recent history of tension between Brazil and the United States, Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Do...

Take Pak citizenship: Congress leader to Dhurandhar critic over propaganda claim

Take Pak citizenship Congress leader to Dhurandhar critic over propaganda claim

Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains

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सऊदी और कुवैत ने अमेरिकी जेट्स के लिए एयरस्पेस और एयरबेस पर बैन हटाया, ईरान पर तेज होंगे हमले?

बंगाल में मुख्यमंत्री से मंत्री तक कौन बनेगा? शुभेंदु,रूपा गांगुली, अग्निमित्रा समेत ये दावेदार

Trump: Iran strikes are just a love tap

Trump: Iran strikes are just a love tap

Senate lauds courage, sacrifices of armed forces

• Resolution lauds civilian and military leadership, national unity during Marka-i-Haq• Naqvi states India ‘pleaded for a ceasefire’ through US but Pakistan ‘agreed to truce after teaching a lesson’• Info minister says dreams of ‘Indian hegemony in S. Asia shattered’ in a few hours ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution paying tribute to the “exemplary sacrifices, courage and dedication” of the country’s armed forces, security institutions and the entire nation for the protection...

'पिता के अधूरे सपनों को पूरा करना ही लक्ष्य', मंत्रीपद की शपथ लेने के बाद आजतक से बोले निशांत

Judge releases note purportedly written by Epstein

NEW YORK: A federal judge on Wednesday released a document described as a suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein and including the line: “It is a treat to be able to choose ones time to say goodbye.” Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 in what was ruled a suicide. The handwritten note was said to have been found by his former jail cellmate, convicted murderer and ex-police officer Nicholas Tar...

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesThe US State Department has said it will start to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts of child support.The department announced that parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted, but would be targeting those "significant outstanding" debt.The State Department said it i...

Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe scale of the electoral challenge facing Labour was laid bare overnight as the party haemorrhaged councillors at the local elections and Reform made significant gains.Keir Starmer’s party went into Thursday’s local elections expected to lose up to 1,85...

Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event

Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.

Labor politician Anika Wells ordered to repay taxpayers thousands of dollars on travel claims

Labor politician Anika Wells ordered to repay taxpayers thousands of dollars on travel claimsMinister apologises after husband flown to AFL Grand Final on taxpayer dimeREAD MORE: Details emerge about the charges against ISIS brides By PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:45, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 03:50, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

PTI walks out of Senate to protest Bushra’s ‘secret’ hospital visit

• Seeks probe into ‘sudden and suspicious’ transfer of ex-PM’s spouse to medical centre from Adiala jail• Rana Sanaullah advises party to pursue matter through legal channels ISLAMABAD: PTI senators walked out of the Senate on Thursday after the party’s parliamentary leader in the House, Syed Ali Zafar, raised alarm over reports that Bushra Bibi was “suddenly and suspiciously” taken to a hospital from Adiala jail during the night and returned without any disclosure, calling it a “serious human r...

Over 100 DMK-appointed Tamil Nadu law officers resign amid uncertainty over TVK govt formation

Over 100 law officers representing the DMK government and its agencies have resigned amid uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam forming the new government. They have been asked to continue for a week until new appointments are made, as the state cannot be left unrepresented. Typically, the incoming government appoints its legal representatives shortly after taking office.

‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a US operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly followed pressure from Saudi Arabia, according to an NBC News report citing two US officials. The operation, dubbed Project Freedom, was unexpectedly announced by Trump on social media on Sunday and began on Monday. However, US allies in the Gulf were reportedly surprised by the announcement. According to the officials, Saudi Arabia — one of Washington’s key...