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.
A devastating wildfire in Andalusia, Spain, has claimed 12 lives and injured several others, authorities confirmed Friday. Fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, the blaze forced evacuations and closed roads, with victims found in escaping vehicles. Emergency services are battling the inferno, described as "unprecedented."
Morocco's World Cup exit led to clashes between fans and police in London, with officers injured. Paris remained peaceful, while earlier celebrations in The Hague also turned violent.
Apollo Micro Systems is acquiring a 41.33% stake in Premier Explosives for Rs 1,550 crore to bolster its defense and aerospace capabilities. The deal, expected to close by December 2026, includes a mandatory open offer to public shareholders and aims to strengthen India's indigenous defense manufacturing.
India offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, with ethanol blending a key factor in keeping consumer prices low. This strategy reduces dependence on volatile global crude oil prices, as farmers' ethanol has fixed annual prices. The Middle East conflict has driven up international oil prices, impacting other nations.
Martyn Latchman, 38, died in Turkey after a hair transplant procedure in July 2025. He developed convulsions and cardiac arrest after local anaesthetic, with the cause of death being "unascertained" but consistent with Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST).
Chen Liquan and Ben De received China's highest science award for developing the nation's first lithium battery and advanced fighter jet radar systems, respectively. Their achievements underscore China's push for technological self-sufficiency in critical sectors like electric vehicles and defense.
