Kamal Ghorui
- US and Iran close to one-page memo to end war
- TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form govt
11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused heldPunjab twin blasts : NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role- Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
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US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war
US and Iran are close to reaching a preliminary agreement to end the war, with discussions focused on a one-page memorandum of understanding, according to an Axios report. The proposed framework would pave the way for more detailed nuclear negotiations and include key measures such as a moratorium on Iran’s nuclear enrichment, potential US sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Follow live updates.
TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form government
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the government in the state following his party’s electoral victory. The actor-turned-politician has invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to attend his swearing-in ceremony, with the final schedule pending the governor’s approval. Follow live updates.
11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused held
In a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, an 11-year-old rape victim died by suicide due to trauma, following which the accused was arrested. The minor, who was allegedly sexually assaulted, took the extreme step unable to cope with the trauma. Police have registered a case and taken the accused into custody as investigations continue. Read full story.
Punjab twin blasts: NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role
The NIA has stepped in to probe twin blasts in Punjab’s Jalandhar, with CCTV footage capturing a man running from one of the blast sites. A Khalistan group has claimed responsibility for the explosions, which have raised security concerns in the state. Officials are analysing the CCTV footage and conducting raids to track down those involved in the attack. Read full story.
Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
In a significant political shift, the Congress has dropped the DMK and offered “conditional” support to actor Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, asking the party to “keep communal forces out.” Read full story.
