Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces his first floor test with a slim majority after his TVK party emerged as the single-largest party. Rebel AIADMK MLAs have pledged support, while a court order temporarily bars one TVK MLA from voting. A forgery row also complicates the situation ahead of the crucial assembly vote.
Donald Trump voiced disappointment with NATO allies during the Iran conflict, claiming some refused to support US military objectives and base access. He tested allies' commitment, specifically mentioning Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's reluctance regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump praised Turkey's President Erdogan as a constructive partner.
Donald Trump shared a social media post praising renewed US strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military targeted over 80 Iranian military sites in response to the aggression, raising concerns about the collapse of interim agreements and regional escalation.
Hospitality startup Zostel has asked India's Sebi to review disclosures by Oyo parent PRISM in its IPO draft prospectus, citing inadequate information on a legal dispute.
A key accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case was killed in an encounter. The victim's body was found in a sack, sparking protests and property damage. The Chief Minister has ordered a report and vowed action against those involved in vandalism.
Lionel Messi's 'animal' performance inspired Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Despite missing a penalty, Messi scored the equalizer and delivered a match-defining display, earning praise from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
India's Modi government has increasingly used the restoration and conservation of ancient temples and cultural sites abroad as a pillar of its foreign policy and soft power, particularly in Asia. This approach aims to reinforce civilisational links and deepen diplomatic ties with partner countries.
