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Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal

What is happening in Bengal cuts against the conventional account of party decline in democracies.| India News

Assembly elections 2026: From East to South, key battlegrounds to watch out for

After the counting begins and trends trickle in, these seats offer early clues to momentum, alliance cohesion and voter sentiment that can ripple across regions. From prestige contests involving chief ministers to urban battlegrounds testing new entrants, the outcomes in these constituencies will help explain whether incumbency holds or fractures. They also reflect how local issues such as welfare delivery, identity, urban infrastructure and leadership credibility interact with wider political n...

'He's a mouse': TMC takes shot at 'Singham' cop over repolling in Falta

Following serious accusations of election fraud in West Bengal's Falta area, Trinamool Congress heavyweight Kunal Ghosh is demanding that the controversial IPS officer, Ajay Pal Sharma, popularly known as 'Singham', be suspended. Ghosh believes Sharma's actions are directly linked to the alleged rigging that has cast a shadow over the election results.

Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows

Disapproval rose to 62%, the worst of his two terms in office, amid economic issues since launching his war against IranSix months out from November’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 62% – the worst of his two terms in office – according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.The US president received his worst ratings on the cost of living and other economic issues since launching his deeply unpopular war against Iran in February, which has plunged the...

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Live: Shobha Surendran targets BJP's big win against Congress's Ramesh Pisharody

Live Shobha Surendran targets BJPs big win against Congresss Ramesh Pisharody

Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."

US-Iran talks: Inside Tehran’s 3-stage proposal to end the war

Dubai: Iran has outlined a three-stage proposal aimed at turning the fragile ceasefire with the United States into a permanent end to the war within 30 days, according to a report by Al Jazeera.The plan, sent via mediators, prioritises de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while pushing the more contentious nuclear issue to later stages — an approach that highlights the continuing divide between Washington and Tehran.Phase 1: Ending the war and reopening HormuzPermanent ceasef...

Cops appeal for witnesses after boy, 16, and his pet dog shot dead: ’There is a monster among us’

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsCops appeal for witnesses after boy, 16, and his pet dog shot dead: ’There is a monster among us’The boy and his dog were pronounced dead at home in Walkertown, authorities said Isabel Keane in New York Sunday 03 May 2026 17:51 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":tr...

Nepal objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh, renews territorial claim

Nepal objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh renews territorial claim

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists; lawyers say pair subjected to 'severe physical abuse'

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and bring supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had removed...

Todd Blanche hints that there's MORE damning evidence against former FBI director James Comey: 'Rest assured, it's not just the Instagram post'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the case against former FBI director James Comey is base on more than his infamous seashell Instagram post.

Acting AG Todd Blanche claims Comey case isn’t about ‘single incident’ as he’s grilled on indictment

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsActing AG Todd Blanche claims Comey case isn’t about ‘single incident’ as he’s grilled on indictmentComey posted a photo showing seashells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’, an apparent reference to calls to remove Trump from officeJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 03 May 2026 17:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Book...

Live: Will NDA's Rangasamy retain power or can Congress-DMK pull off an upset?

Live Will NDAs Rangasamy retain power or can CongressDMK pull off an upset

Iran tells Trump to end war in 30 days with new 14 point peace proposal

Iran's latest 14-point proposal to the United States calls for all issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days - Donald Trump says "they have not yet paid a big enough price"

Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: Kobbie Mainoo winner seals Champions League return for Red Devils

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Senator says Trump's actions violates war powers law

Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California says that while multiple presidents have not gone to Congress for war authorization in the past, President Trump’s actions are a “clear violation” of the War Powers Act of 1973.

Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East conflicts

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who is on the House Armed Services Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Iran war is the latest example of how the U.S. is "not good at having off ramps and accomplishing large strategic decisions in the Middle East."

Rep. Kiley: Iran Cannot Be Allowed To Get A Nuclear Weapon

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend for a wide-ranging conversation on the Iran War, the collapse of Spirit Airlines and the impact of Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Watch the full interview on Bloomberg This Weekend and watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)