TVK has got the support of Congress (5 seats), CPI (2) and CPM (2). TVK is likely to cross the magic number of 118 as it is expecting a positive response from the VCK leader, whose party has two MLAs.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has cancelled a vessel charter booked for crude oil from Iraq, citing "technical reasons". It is unclear if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz played a role. MRPL is seeking a replacement vessel.
The Indian government has extended two additional National Pension System (NPS) investment choices, LC-75-High and Aggressive Life Cycle Fund, to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs). Previously available only to central government employees, these options offer increased flexibility and choice for CAB subscribers based on their risk appetite and financial goals.
Consistently filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) creates a verifiable financial document valuable for loan applications, visa and study abroad processes, and tenancy or business evaluations. Experts advise maintaining complete tax records for at least eight years.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized West Bengal Police after an accused in a rape and murder case, Prabhas Mondal, was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction. Moitra called it "jungle law" and compared Bengal to "Uttar Pradesh 2.0". Another accused was arrested, bringing the total to four.
Pramod Nautiyal, a Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, has been suspended and a criminal case filed against him for allegedly diverting temple offerings. An inquiry committee found prima facie evidence of irregularities, prompting the Uttarakhand government to form a high-level committee to investigate donation issues.
German firm Diehl Defence is developing the IRIS-T SLX, a long-range air-defence missile designed to complement the US Patriot system and address global interceptor shortages. With a range of up to 80km, it aims to bolster European defence capabilities amid rising security challenges.
