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May 8, 2026, 08:03 AM

Tamil Nadu Governor Accused of Obstructing TVK's Government Formation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): President of the Madurai Corporation District Congress Committee (DCC), Nallamani, on Friday warned to lay siege to the Raj Bhavan if the Tamil Nadu Governor does not invite the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government. Nallamani alleged that "from the first step of government formation, the Governor is obstructing the TVK." While addressing reporters, Madurai City Congress President Nallamani said, "The Governor of Tamil Nadu is functioning as an agent of the BJP. As per the law, the Governor must invite the TVK to form the government. If the Governor fails to invite the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government, we will lay siege to the Raj Bhavan." "The BJP is operating from behind the scenes to prevent the formation of the government. The place to prove majority is not the Raj Bhavan, but the Legislative Assembly. Therefore, the Governor must invite Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister," Congress President Nallamani added. On Friday, Congress party members staged a protest in Madurai, condemning the BJP and the Governor for allegedly preventing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government. More than 100 Congress cadres, led by Madurai City Congress Committee President Nallamani, participated in the protest near the Jhansi Rani Park in Madurai. The protesters alleged that despite the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam securing a majority victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, it had not been invited to form the government. They also condemned the BJP and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for allegedly acting against the Constitution of India. Following the protest, a large number of police personnel were deployed in the area to maintain security. Congress has offered conditional support to the TVK's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed its ties with the DMK. Vijay's TVK has been working to garner support from other parties to form a government in Tamil Nadu since the verdict delivered a fractured mandate. With the support of five Congress MLAs, the alliance stands at 112, still six short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) are separately holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will withdraw their support to Vijay. Both parties have two MLAs each. Their support will take the TVK alliance tally to 117, just one short of the majority. In another development, AIADMK leaders arrived at the residence of General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai. TVK supporters today staged a protest outside the Lok Bhavan in Chennai. A TVK supporter told ANI outside TVK Chief Vijay's residence, "... Vijay will take charge. DMK has been totally rejected. The public gave its vote to Vijay. DMK has no ground. The governor must take some appropriate action." A fan said, "... I'm a big fan of Vijay, and I'm eagerly waiting to see him as Chief Minister." (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:52 AM

CPI to Decide on Supporting TVK's Vijay to Form Government in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Amid intense political negotiations, Communist Party of India ( CPI ) State Secretary Binoy Viswam said on Friday that the party will make a "correct" decision today whether to extend support to TVK's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu. "Our party is in the process of decision making... We will make a correct decision today itself," he told ANI. A meeting is underway in Chennai. CPI , CPM, and VCK are holding a meeting in Chennai. Within two to three hours, we can come to a conclusion and a decision. Our party's national executive will meet here in Delhi." He was responding to whether his party will support TVK or go with DMK. "I donot want to make a comment on that," he said while reacting to AIADMK MP M Thambidurai, who said, "...The public sentiment is there that AIADMK has to come back to power...That may happen in the due course of time with the grace of God". Congress has offered conditional support to the TVK's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed its ties with the DMK. Vijay's TVK has been working to garner support from other parties to form a government in Tamil Nadu since the verdict delivered a fractured mandate. With the support of five Congress MLAs, the alliance stands at 112, still six short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India ( CPI ) are separately holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will withdraw their support to Vijay. Both parties have two MLAs each. Their support will take the TVK alliance tally to 117, just one short of the majority. In other development , AIADMK leaders arrived at the residence of General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai. TVK supporters today staged a protest outside the Lok Bhavan in Chennai.A TVK supporter told ANI outside TVK Chief Vijay's residence, "... Vijay will take charge. DMK has been totally rejected. The public gave its vote to Vijay. DMK has no ground. The governor must take some appropriate action." A fan said, "... I'm a big fan of Vijay, and I'm eagerly waiting to see him as Chief Minister." TVK stunned the 'Dravidian' parties in the State, bringing to an end the DMK-AIADMK three- decade-old 'duopoly'. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:49 AM

Tech Giants Turn to Faith Leaders for Guidance on Shaping Artificial Intelligence

LOS ANGELES: As concerns mount over artificial intelligence and its rapid integration into society, tech companies are increasingly turning to faith leaders for guidance on how to shape the technology — a surprising about-face on Silicon Valley's longstanding skepticism of organized religion. Leaders from various religious groups met last week with representatives from companies including Anthropic and OpenAI for the inaugural "Faith-AI Covenant" roundtable in New York to discuss how best to infuse morality and ethics into the fast-developing technology. It was organized by the Geneva-based Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities, which seeks to take on issues such as extremism, radicalization and human trafficking. The roundtable is expected to be the first of several around the globe, including in Beijing, Nairobi and Abu Dhabi. Tech executives need to recognize their power — and their responsibility — to make the right decisions, said Baroness Joanna Shields, a key partner in the initiative. She worked as a tech executive with stints at Google and Facebook before pivoting to British politics. "Regulation can't keep up with this," she said. But the leaders of the world's religions, with billions of followers globally, have the "expertise of shepherding people's moral safety," she reasoned. Faith leaders ought to have a voice, Shields said. "This dialogue, this direct connection is so important because the people who are building this understand the power and capabilities of what they're building and they want to do it right — most of them," she said of AI tech executives. The goal of this initiative, according to Shields, is an eventual "set of norms or principles" informed by different groups and faiths, from Christians to Sikhs to Buddhists, that companies will abide by.

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May 8, 2026, 07:46 AM

CPI(M) Leader Accuses BJP of Interfering in Tamil Nadu Government Formation Process

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali on Friday alleged that the BJP was attempting to interfere in the government formation process in Tamil Nadu and questioned the Governor 's delay in inviting the single-largest party to form the government. Speaking to ANI, Ali said Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay , had emerged as the single-largest party and should be allowed to prove its majority on the floor of the House. "Our party has said not just today but from day one that public opinion is in favour of Vijay 's party. They have emerged as the single largest party, and till now, it has been the tradition that the Governor calls those who have the most seats and gives them a chance to prove their majority inside the assembly," Ali said. Questioning the role of the Governor , the CPI(M) leader alleged that he was acting on the instructions of the BJP. "Why is the Governor not doing this? It seems that he is acting on the instructions of the BJP. The BJP wants to interfere in the government-forming process in Tamil Nadu," she alleged. This comes after Governor Arlekar on Thursday invited TVK's Vijay to Lok Bhavan, and explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established. According to sources, the Governor sought clarity on the "magic number" required for government formation and asked Vijay to furnish details of legislators backing TVK's claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Arlekar's not callling Vijay to form the government has drawn fiery remarks and allegations from its leaders. The cinematic entrance of actor-turned-politician Vijay with a mandate of 108 seats has changed all equations in the state as the parties look to form new alliances, ditching their reliable partners. After Congress decided to support TVK with its five seats, other DMK alliance partners are also looking to follow the same path to have their say in the governance. Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India (CPI) both are separately holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will withdraw their support to Vijay . Both parties have two MLAs each. Their support will take the TVK alliance tally to 117, just one short of the majority. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:35 AM

US President Donald Trump Has No Plans for Military Invasion of Cuba: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Washington, DC [US], May 8 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has revealed that US President Donald Trump has no plans to order a military invasion of Cuba. The clarification followed a high-profile meeting between the two leaders at the White House, where the regional security climate and the ongoing pressures on the island nation were primary points of discussion. Speaking at a press conference at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Lula shared details of the approximately two-and-a-half-hour dialogue, which was notably closed to the press. According to a report by The Hill, the Brazilian leader expressed optimism regarding Trump's stance. "I heard him, assuming the translation was correct, and heard him say that he has no intention of invading Cuba; that is what the interpreter conveyed here," Lula stated, according to remarks provided by the foreign pool reporter. Characterising the statement as a "great sign" from the US President, Lula noted that Havana has demonstrated a clear willingness to engage in dialogue. He emphasised that "Cuba wants to talk, and Cuba wants to find a solution to put an end to the blockade," referring to the decades-long economic restrictions that he argued have "prevented Cuba from becoming a fully integrated, free nation ever since the victory of the 1959 revolution." The diplomatic overture comes at a time when Cuba has been firmly in Trump's "crosshairs," particularly following the bold January military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's president. Since then, the Trump administration has effectively choked off Venezuela's oil exports to Havana and ramped up international pressure to deny fuel to the island's communist government. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been tasked by the President to negotiate an agreement with Cuban officials, reportedly focusing on the "country's economy and changing its communist leadership." However, Trump has also indicated a desire to conclude the joint US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, which commenced on February 28, before initiating significant new policy shifts regarding Cuba. Despite the assurance against an invasion, the administration continues to tighten the economic screws. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting the island, which remains designated by Washington as a state sponsor of terrorism. These latest measures hit GAESA, which the administration described as "a Cuban military-controlled umbrella enterprise," as well as its Executive Vice President, Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera. As reported by The Hill, the sanctions further extended to MNSA, a joint venture involving the Canadian mining company Sherritt and the state-owned La Compania General de Niquel. Rubio asserted that MNSA "exploited Cuba's natural resources to benefit the regime at the expense of the Cuban people." In the immediate aftermath of the announcement, Sherritt confirmed it was suspending its joint venture operations in direct response to the US restrictions, The Hill added. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:31 AM

Tamil Nadu Stalemate: Vijay's TVK Seeks Majority to Form Government

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Udhagamandalam constituency, M. Bhojarajan, on Friday arrived at the BJP state headquarters Kamalalayam in Chennai, T Nagar. A consultative meeting regarding the recently concluded elections will be held with the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP State President Nainar Nagendran at Kamalalayam, the Tamil Nadu BJP state headquarters. Bhojarajan expressed gratitude to the party leadership and voters after his election victory, saying he will focus on the development of his constituency. "I thank the party high command for having allowed me to contest. I also thank the voters for bestowing their trust upon me. I will work for the development of my constituency," said Bhojarajan. Meanwhile, following the 2026 Assembly Election results, Tamil Nadu is gripped by a constitutional stalemate that pits a cinematic superstar's political debut against the traditional gatekeepers of power. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ( TVK ), led by Vijay, emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, shattering the decades-old DMK -AIA DMK duopoly. However, even with the Congress's five seats, the nascent alliance sits at 113, exactly five seats shy of the 118-seat magic number in the 234-member house. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday invited TVK 's Vijay to Lok Bhavan, and explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established. According to sources, the Governor sought clarity on the "magic number" required for government formation and asked Vijay to furnish details of legislators backing TVK 's claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. As Congress is now firm in TVK 's corner, Arlekar's not callling Vijay to form the government has drawn fiery remarks and allegations from its leaders. Many have alleged that Arlekar is acting on the BJP's whims to stall the due procedure and undermine the Constitution. With Vijay set to vacate one of the two seats he won in the Assembly polls, the effective strength of TVK in the Assembly will become 117, and along with Congress's 5 seats, the alliance has 112 members, just five short of a majority. Several parties have also urged the Governor to call Vijay to form the government and conduct a floor test in the Legislative Assembly to prove its majority. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:30 AM

Congress Leadership Controversy Erupts in Kerala Amid Preference List Leak

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): A fresh political controversy has emerged within the Congress in Keralam amid ongoing discussions over the next Chief Minister, after an image allegedly showing the preference list of Congress MLAs surfaced in public. The image, published by The New Indian Express, reportedly shows a document in the possession of AICC observer Mukul Wasnik during the Congress legislature party consultations. The list is being interpreted as indicating support among MLAs for senior Congress leader KC Venugopal in the leadership race. According to the report, the photograph was taken after the observers completed consultations with newly elected Congress MLAs. The paper allegedly carried the names of legislators along with markings indicating whom they supported for the top post. Among the names reportedly visible in the image are Sandeep Warrier, Sajeev Joseph, TO Mohanan, Sunny Joseph, Usha Vijayan, IC Balakrishnan and T Siddique. The report suggests that most names on the list carried the initials "KC", allegedly referring to KC Venugopal. Against the name of IC Balakrishnan, the initials "KC" and "RC" were reportedly written, which is being interpreted politically as support for both KC Venugopal and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. Sources within the Congress claim that the KC Venugopal camp is asserting support from a majority among the 63 Congress MLAs. The surfaced list is being viewed by political observers as strengthening that claim. At the same time, supporters of KC Venugopal claim support from 46 MLAs. Three legislators informed the High Command that they would abide by its final decision, while eight MLAs backed the name of Ramesh Chennithala. Only six MLAs are learnt to have expressed support for Opposition leader VD Satheesan. Reacting to the controversy surrounding the image, KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said to ANI that questions regarding the document should be directed to Mukul Wasnik. He also clarified that he had not suggested any single name before the observers. AICC observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik had held consultations with newly elected MLAs and leaders of allied parties as part of the leadership selection process. After the meeting Maken said that the Congress High Command would take a final decision. "Today, we submitted our report to the Congress President. The entire CLP passed a one-line resolution giving the Congress leadership the right to choose the CLP leader, and a copy of that resolution was also handed over. We spoke to MLAs one-on-one and noted down everything they said. Not just names, but many people had a lot to say. We have noted it down and submitted it to the high command," he said. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:18 AM

West Bengal Governor Dissolves Legislative Assembly Ahead of New Government Formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 8 (ANI): BJP MP Rahul Sinha on Friday said the state government has been placed under the Governor's administration and claimed that a swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for the next morning. "The Governor has dismissed the previous government. Currently, the government is under the Governor's administration, and tomorrow 11 am morning's swearing-in ceremony will be attended by everyone from the Prime Minister to the Home Minister and CMs, and the Governors of 20 states will also attend.. Tomorrow will be a historic swearing-in ceremony," Sinha said. Taking a swipe at opposition leaders over a recent meeting between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he said, "They will wipe each other's tears. Akhilesh Yadav has also been ousted from Uttar Pradesh, and Mamata Banerjee has lost too." Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived today at Kolkata in West Bengal. Sources indicate that ahead of the BJP Legislative Party meeting, Shah will hold detailed deliberations with party leaders regarding the upcoming oath-taking ceremony in the state. Discussions are also expected to cover the contours of the new cabinet, including its composition, key portfolios, and overall governance priorities. Shah was appointed as the BJP's central observer for West Bengal, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi serving as the central co-observer. Along with this, Union Minister JP Nadda has been designated as the central observer for the election of the leader of the party's legislative party in Assam, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as the central co-observer. On Thursday, West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of the new government in the state. The Governor issued an order dissolving the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7. The BJP, which won a landslide majority and is slated to form its first government in the state, has stepped up preparations for the oath-taking ceremony. As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in West Bengal, outperforming its 77-seat tally in the 2021 Assembly elections. Trinamool Congress, which swept the last assembly poll by winning 212 seats, finished a distant second with 80 seats. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:01 AM

Bihar Cabinet Expands, Dilip Jaiswal Takes Charge as Revenue and Land Reforms Minister

Patna ( Bihar ) [India], May 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Jaiswal on Friday took charge as the new Revenue and Land Reforms Minister of Bihar . Jaiswal said that ensuring efficient, transparent and corruption-free delivery of services in the Revenue and Land Reforms Department will be his key focus. Speaking to reporters, Jaiswal said, "The Revenue and Land Reforms Department is a challenging department, and our effort is to ensure that the general public receives services efficiently. Seventy per cent of Bihar 's population depends on the Revenue Department, and my goal will be to ensure that these services are provided with honesty and transparency. Wrongdoers will not be spared at any cost. Officials will work day and night to complete pending public works." Earlier on Thursday, the Bihar government witnessed a major cabinet expansion as 32 ministers, including senior leaders and first-time entrants, were inducted into the Council of Ministers at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The expansion comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formed the government in Bihar , with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary strengthening the administrative structure following a decisive electoral mandate. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National President Nitin Nabin and several senior NDA leaders, marking a major political show of strength by the ruling alliance. As part of the expansion, leaders from the BJP (15), Janata Dal (United) (13), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (2), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (1) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (1) were inducted into the Council of Ministers. The BJP ministers who took oath include Ram Kripal Yadav, Kedar Gupta, Nitish Mishra, Mithlesh Tiwari, Rama Nishad, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Dilip Jaiswal, Pramod Chandravanshi, Lakhvinder Paswan, Sanjay Singh (Tiger), Engineer Kumar Shailendra, Nand Kishore Ram, Ramchandra Prasad, Arun Shankar Prasad and Shreyasi Singh. The JD(U) ministers who took oath include Nishant Kumar, Shravan Kumar, Madan Sahni, Lesi Singh, Shweta Gupta, Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha, Damodar Rawat and Bulo Mandal. A key highlight of the reshuffle was the induction of JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marking his entry into active politics and ministerial responsibilities. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 07:00 AM

Tamil Nadu Congress Protests Against BJP-Led Government Over Formation of Next Government

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress on Friday staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not inviting TVK Chief Vijay to form the next government despite his party emerging as the single-largest formation in the Assembly elections. A protest was also held near Jhansi Rani Park in Madurai by the Congress party Congress has also extended its support to TVK . Congress has offered conditional support to the TVK 's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed its ties with the DMK . Vijay 's TVK has been working to garner support from other parties to form a government in Tamil Nadu since the verdict delivered a fractured mandate. With the support of five Congress MLAs, the alliance stands at 112, still six short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) are separately holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will withdraw their support to Vijay . Both parties have two MLAs each. Their support will take the TVK alliance tally to 117, just one short of the majority. In other development , AIA DMK leaders arrived at the residence of General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai. TVK supporters today staged a protest outside the Lok Bhavan in Chennai. A TVK supporter told ANI outside TVK Chief Vijay 's residence, "... Vijay will take charge. DMK has been totally rejected. The public gave its vote to Vijay . DMK has no ground. The governor must take some appropriate action." A fan said, "... I'm a big fan of Vijay , and I'm eagerly waiting to see him as Chief Minister." TVK stunned the 'Dravidian' parties in the State, bringing to an end the DMK -AIA DMK three- decade-old 'duopoly'. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 06:55 AM

Thalapathy Vijay's TVK Party Wins Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, Faces Hurdles in Forming Government

Thalapathy Vijay's TVK (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam) emerged as the single largest party in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The two-year-old party also trounced the decades-old DMK and AIADMK. Thalapathy Vijay's name is being heard everywhere, but despite this, he is not able to form the government. He is 10 seats away from it. The governor is not inviting Thalapathy Vijay to form the government. Prakash Raj is now angry. He openly supports Thalapathy Vijay and questions the governor. Also, the politics happening with Thalapathy Vijay in Tamil Nadu. Vijay's CM chair, what the governor said? It is known that Thalapathy Vijay's TVK party won a landslide victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 out of 233 seats. Since then, the public is waiting for the moment when the former actor will be sworn in as the chief minister.

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May 8, 2026, 06:54 AM

India, UAE, France Hold Trilateral Meeting to Foster Cooperation

New Delhi: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During this time he participated in the India-UAE-France trilateral meeting held in Abu Dhabi. Vikram Misri met with Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Martin Briens, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has given an important update about this trilateral meeting. Vikram Misri's talks with Reem Al Hashimy and Martin Briens took place during the trilateral talks. Vikram Misri's talks with Reem Al Hashimy and Martin Briens took place in Abu Dhabi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri participated in the important meeting with Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Martin Briens, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. He participated in the India-UAE-France trilateral meeting held in Abu Dhabi.

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May 8, 2026, 06:53 AM

Congress Leader Mani Shankar Aiyar Condemns Party's Alliance with TVK in Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI: Terming his party's decision to ally with the TVK in Tamil Nadu as "dreadful", veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday said it smacked of "low political opportunism" and asserted that if the move facilitates the backdoor entry of a "communal BJP" into the Dravidian state then it would prove to be the worst own goal in the history of political football. Aiyar said he cannot imagine the fathers of the Indian National Congress blessing such a "politics of expediency". Speaking with PTI , Aiyar said the Congress' decision to jump ship immediately after an election fought with the DMK to plunge into a relationship with the very TVK that took "us on in the 23 assembly segments we lost and the five we won only days ago", was "dreadful". "This is an unforgivable violation of Mahatma Gandhi's 1925 maxim, 'Swaraj should be a government based on morality'," Aiyar told PTI. In an article published in the Hindu Tamil , the veteran Congress leader asked whether Chankya has prevailed or Mahatma Gandhi in the Congress switching partners in Tamil Nadu. "The Congress won five seats, not because of itself but entirely on the strength of its decades-old junior partnership with the DMK. Indeed, my former parliamentary constituency of Mayiladuturai proved to be such a stronghold of the DMK-led alliance, that five out of its six assembly segments voted against Vijay's TVK in favour of a galaxy of the members of the alliance with two seats going to the DMK and one each to alliance partners DMDK, IUML and the Congress," Aiyar said in his Tamil piece. Thus, the mandate ran clearly in favour of the DMK-led alliance and against the newcomer, he pointed out. "It is in the context of my association with this maverick parliamentary constituency over the past 35 years that I write this piece with immense regret and sorrow," Aiyar said.

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May 8, 2026, 06:52 AM

Indian National Alliance Suffers Blow in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Elections

Lucknow: The results of the elections in five states have come on May 4. The biggest blow to the India alliance has been in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The ruling Mamata Banerjee has been out of power in Bengal. At the same time, the DMK has also been out of power in Tamil Nadu. The biggest thing is that Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin have not been able to save their seats and both have lost. Akhilesh Yadav reached West Bengal first and met Mamata Banerjee. Akhilesh Yadav said that you have not lost. He has met Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. After meeting both of them, Akhilesh Yadav posted on his X. In the post, along with the photo of Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin, he wrote the caption, We are not the ones who leave together in difficulties. TMC was out of power in Bengal on May 4. The TMC, which has been in power for 15 years, has not been able to save its 80 seats in the West Bengal Assembly. Mamata Banerjee herself has not lost the elections.

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May 8, 2026, 06:39 AM

Iran Formalizes Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Demands Compliance from Merchant Ships

Tehran: Iran has formalized its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which will monitor the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Under this new arrangement, Tehran has demanded that all merchant ships follow a strict protocol before being allowed to pass. Tehran's protocol requires ships to submit a 40-question declaration about the cargo, ownership, and nationality of the crew. CNN reports that ships that ignore these demands will be at risk of Iranian missile and drone attacks or capture by the Iranian Navy. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy waterways, is located between Iran and Oman. Under this new arrangement, the international waterway's navigation rules were finally changed to US and Israeli control.

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May 8, 2026, 06:36 AM

Amit Shah Arrives in Kolkata to Decide on Chief Minister and Cabinet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata at the Kolkata airport around 11 am on Friday. From there, he drove straight to the Dakshineswar temple. He was accompanied by Suvendu Adhikari and party state president Samik Bhattacharya. In the afternoon, the BJP has a meeting at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre. According to sources, Shah will be at the meeting to decide who will be the chief minister of the BJP government in the state and who will be in the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet will be held at the Brigade on Saturday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to be there. According to sources, Shah will go to a hotel in New Town before the meeting with the BJP's winning candidates. Shah will have lunch there. Then he will have a meeting at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre from 3 pm to 5 pm. He will stay at the same hotel in New Town. He is scheduled to leave from there on Saturday morning at the Brigade Parade Ground. As per tradition, the leader of the legislature party becomes the next chief minister of the government. Shah will be the deputy chief minister of the state cabinet.

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May 8, 2026, 06:36 AM

Tamil Nadu Politics: DMK and AIADMK Consider Alliance Amid Stalemate

The ongoing political stalemate between Governor RV Arlekar and actor Vijay has paved the way for an unexpected alliance in Tamil Nadu .The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its offshoot, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), are now considering a tie-up.However, sources told NDTV that before any discussions can take place, the AIADMK must sever its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) .

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May 8, 2026, 06:35 AM

Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows Despite Moscow's Ceasefire Declaration

MOSCOW: Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters. "On the Russian side , there was not even a token attempt to cease fire on the front," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Ukraine's air force reported downing 56 drones in the last hours. "As we did over the past 24 hours, Ukraine will respond in kind today as well," Zelensky wrote on X. Russia lobbed "more than 850 strikes with drones of various types" along with more than 140 strikes on Kyiv's frontline positions, Zelensky said. Russia's defence ministry said it had downed 264 Ukrainian drones overnight, the first hours of the Kremlin's unilateral two-day ceasefire. Ukraine had blasted Russia's temporary truce as a propaganda measure to protect the victory parade on May 9 -- one of the most important patriotic events for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Hours before Russia's ceasefire began, Zelensky warned allies of Russia against attending the parade. "We have also received messages from some states close to Russia, saying that their representatives plan to be in Moscow... A strange desire... in these days. We do not recommend it," Zelensky said. "They want from Ukraine a permit to hold their parade so that they can go out onto the square safely for one hour once a year, and then go on killing," the Ukrainian leader added. Zelensky had earlier proposed a counter-truce from May 6 that has gone unheeded. With Moscow doubling down on its attacks on Ukraine in the last days, Kyiv has struck back. The Russian defence ministry had, in turn, urged residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv, threatening a potential retaliatory strike in case of a Ukrainian attack during its ceasefire. "We remind the civilian population of Kyiv and staff at foreign diplomatic missions once again of the need to leave the city in good time," the defence ministry said in a statement. Britain's foreign office said Moscow's threats were "unwarranted, irresponsible and completely unjustified", adding that any attack on a diplomatic mission would be a further escalation in the war. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told Bloomberg TV that Berlin will not pull its embassy staff out from Kyiv. Zelensky will also stay "in Kyiv" over the weekend, a senior source close to the Ukrainian president told AFP on condition of anonymity.

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May 8, 2026, 06:30 AM

Congress High Command to Decide Kerala CM Face Amid Tensions Within Alliance

Thiruvananthapuram : Following a high-stakes Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Keralam, Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Friday said that the party high command would take the final decision on the Chief Ministerial face in the state. Speaking to ANI, Joseph said he had given complete freedom to the party leadership regarding the selection of the Keralam Chief Ministerial face. “The High Command will take a decision (on CM Face)… I have given total freedom to the High Command to select,” he said. Earlier, Congress leader K Muraleedharan also said that the party high command would take a final decision on the Keralam Chief Ministerial face after consultations with senior leaders of the state. Commenting on the ongoing poster campaign, the Keralam Congress chief termed it unnecessary and advised party workers to refrain from such activities. “It is unnecessary… They should keep away from these kinds of canvassing,” Joseph said. Amid the Congress-led UDF’s victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, posters targeting senior Congress leader KC Venugopal and MLA AP Anil Kumar have surfaced at several locations in the Wandoor constituency, triggering political discussions in the region. The posters, reportedly put up under the names “Pachappada” and “Janashabdam. The appearance of the posters has sparked speculation over growing tensions within the Congress-led alliance, particularly in relation to the Congress-Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) dynamics in the region. The UDF recorded a thumping victory in Keralam with securing 102 seats, including 63 by the Congress. The Congress is currently deliberating on the face for the Chief Ministerial post. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) observer Mukul Wasnik from Keralam said that all party MLAs passed a resolution authorising the Congress high command to decide the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) during a meeting held after the Assembly election results. Wasnik said, “In Kerala, following a Congress Legislative Party meeting, all party MLAs discussed and approved a proposal authorising the Congress high command to select the leader of the legislative party. A detailed report will be submitted to the party leadership.” Meanwhile, LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan on Thursday said that the alliance is yet to decide a name for the leader of opposition in the Keralam Assembly, and dismissed demands of a leadership change in the CPI(M) after the alliance lost the elections under outgoing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 06:28 AM

Delhi High Court to Pass Interim Order Protecting Shashi Tharoor's Personality Rights from Deepfake Videos

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday said that it will pass an interim order protecting the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Issuing notice on the application for interim injunction and summons in Tharoor's suit seeking protection of his personality rights, Justice Mini Pushkarna, while dictating the order, stated, "Orders will be passed in terms of several prayers" The Court was hearing a civil suit filed by Tharoor against alleged AI-generated deepfake videos circulating on social media platforms. Senior Advocate Amit Sibal appeared for Tharoor and submitted that fabricated videos using artificial intelligence had allegedly cloned the Congress leader's face, voice, expressions and speaking style. During the hearing, Sibal argued that the case concerned the protection of an individual's personality rights and reputation. "This is an individual. It is not a corporation seeking protection of a trademark," he submitted before the Court. According to the suit, Tharoor discovered around March 2026 that AI and machine-learning tools were allegedly being used to create hyper-realistic deepfake videos portraying him making politically sensitive statements. The plea specifically referred to videos allegedly showing him praising Pakistan's diplomatic strategy and making remarks purportedly detrimental to India's interests. Sibal submitted that despite fact-checkers and media organisations identifying the videos as fake, the content continued to circulate online and influence public perception. He told the Court that complaints had been sent to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Delhi Police authorities and social media intermediaries under the Information Technology Rules. Referring to the recurring nature of the content, Sibal argued that even after takedowns, identical videos continued to resurface through different links and URLs. "They are always in different URLs. These are three deepfake videos in different links. Identical, same video but appearing in a different URL," he submitted. He further submitted that the alleged videos affected not only Tharoor's personal reputation but also India's standing internationally. "They have misappropriated my personality and created these videos praising another country to my detriment. I have been the external affairs minister. It matters to India's standing as well," Sibal argued. Counsel appearing for Meta informed the Court that the Instagram URLs identified in Schedule 1 of the plaint had been made inaccessible on Friday morning. Sibal, however, pointed out that the links had remained accessible till the previous evening. While considering the request for dynamic injunctions against future uploads of similar content, the Court observed that it would pass a standard order granting liberty to the plaintiff to approach the platforms if identical content reappeared. The Delhi High Court thereafter issued notice in the matter, directed replies to be filed within four weeks, and ordered registration of the plaint as a suit along with issuance of summons. As part of the reliefs sought, Tharoor has requested a permanent injunction restraining Defendant No. 1 and others acting on his behalf from allegedly using, reproducing, publishing, displaying or disseminating his name, identity, image, likeness, voice, photographs, expressions and other personality attributes through AI technologies, deepfakes, morphing or voice cloning. The suit further seeks directions for immediate removal, deletion and disabling of allegedly infringing content, including deepfake videos, morphed images, AI-generated audio-visual material, fake profiles and fabricated posts bearing Tharoor's identity across digital platforms. Tharoor has also sought damages of Rs. 2,00,05,000 for alleged loss of reputation and goodwill. The plea additionally seeks directions to X Corp and Meta Platforms Inc. to block access to allegedly infringing content, disclose identities and registration details of persons allegedly responsible for creating and disseminating such material, and permanently disable fake accounts and handles operating in association with Tharoor's identity. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Department of Telecommunications have also been arrayed as parties, with the petition seeking directions for blocking and preventive measures against further circulation of the allegedly manipulated content. The suit alleges violations of personality and publicity rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution, apart from claims relating to passing off, misappropriation and dilution by tarnishment. It also refers to provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to identity theft and forgery. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 06:25 AM

Labour Suffers Big Losses in English Local Elections, Reform UK Gains Momentum

LONDON: Partial results from local elections in England on Friday showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK. The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, won hundreds of local council seats in working-class areas in England's north such as Hartlepool that once were solid Labour turf. The picture will change throughout Friday as results come in from the majority of local councils, including Labour strongholds like London. Votes will also be counted in contests for semiautonomous parliaments in Scotland and Wales. A Labour rout could trigger moves by restive party lawmakers to oust a leader who led them to power in July 2024. Even if Starmer survives for now, many analysts doubt he will lead the party into the next national election, which must be held by 2029. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy cautioned the party not to topple the prime minister, saying "you don't change the pilot during the flight." The Green Party also hoped to increase its vote share and win hundreds of council seats in urban centers and university towns. The results reflect a fragmentation of British politics after decades of domination by Labour and the Conservatives. The Conservative Party is also expected to lose ground, with the centrist Liberal Democrats making some gains.

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Navbharat Times

May 8, 2026, 06:22 AM

AIADMK Shifts Newly-Elected MLAs to Luxury Resort Amid Government Formation Suspense

Chennai: As suspense continues over government formation in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK has shifted its newly-elected MLAs from Chennai to a plush resort in the neighbouring union territory of Puducherry.

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Navbharat Times

May 8, 2026, 06:20 AM

India Challenges China's Claim as Sri Lanka's Top Trading Partner

Colombo: India has asserted that it remains Sri Lanka's largest trading partner. This response came after a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India claimed that China has become Sri Lanka's "No. 1 trading partner." India then opened China's claims. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha shared the trade figures of India's Department of Commerce and said that the total bilateral trade between India and Sri Lanka has reached US $6.4 billion in 2025. Earlier, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing cited Sri Lanka's Central Bank's figures to claim that China-Sri Lanka trade reached US $5 billion in 2025. On the other hand, according to the data shared by Santosh Jha, Sri Lanka's exports to India increased from US $689 million in 2020 to US $1.53 billion in 2025, while the total bilateral trade last year was US $ID1 billion. Sri Lanka's second largest export trade partner for India is the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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May 8, 2026, 06:16 AM

BJP Seeks to Form Government in West Bengal After Historic Election Victory

Kolkata: After a historic and landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has now stepped up its efforts to form its government in the state for the first time.

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May 8, 2026, 06:16 AM

BJP to Begin Rule in West Bengal at Historic Brigade Parade Ground

The Brigade Parade Ground, in the heart of Kolkata, is the largest open-air stadium in eastern India. Built in the 19th century by the British East India Company for military exercises, it has seen many historic meetings of the freedom struggle. Jyoti Basu and then Mamata Banerjee changed the equations of power by mobilising millions of people here. Great three-column box Kolkata: West Bengal's political history is witnessing a huge and historic change. After a historic victory with a thumping majority in the assembly elections, the grand swearing-in ceremony of the new leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party's legislature party and the state's first BJP chief minister is now going to be held at Kolkata's famous Brigade Parade Ground. According to political experts, this is the same historic parade ground from where decades ago Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee blew the trumpet against the Left rule. The wheel has turned and the BJP is going to formally begin its rule on Rabindra Jayanti tomorrow on the same ground.

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May 8, 2026, 06:14 AM

Russia Declares Temporary Ceasefire with Ukraine Ahead of Victory Day Celebrations

Moscow, Dec 8: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral temporary ceasefire in the ongoing fierce war with Ukraine in view of the historic Victory Day celebrations. A large and grand military parade is held at Red Square in Moscow on May 9 every year to commemorate the historic and decisive victory against Nazi Germany in World War II. With the aim of preventing any unrest across the country in this national festival and celebration, and so that the military personnel can also be part of this glorious day with peace of mind, an official order has been issued by the Russian authorities to completely stop all major offensive military operations along the Ukraine border until May 10. International defense and political experts are evaluating this decision not only as a celebration, but also as a deep and new strategy of Russia. According to Pami experts, during this period of temporary peace, the Russian military can re-establish its armaments, supply chains, logistic and combat fatigue.

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May 8, 2026, 06:09 AM

BJP MP Warns Pakistan: Improve or Face Consequences

The BJP MP warned Pakistan that if it does not improve, the day will not come when the Ganga will flow from Kashi to Islamabad. Let us know what else the MP said. Raghav Chadha said,'Jai Hind, friends, it is true that you can change friends, but not your neighbor, and if the neighbor is like Pakistan, then it is our first duty to punish him severely. Today India is not just Pakistan but is fighting a war against cruelty, barbarism and terrorist mentality. The amazing valor and bravery with which our army is fighting. It is clear that terrorism will be eliminated this time. '

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May 8, 2026, 06:04 AM

Trump Offers Deal to Ease Tensions with Iran, Ends Operation Epic Fury

Washington: Signalling an end to tensions in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has said the US will end Operation Epic Fury and lift military sanctions in the Gulf of Hormuz if Iran accepts the terms set out.

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May 8, 2026, 06:03 AM

Tata Sons Faces Deadline to List on Stock Exchange Amid Family Divisions

MUMBAI, DECEMBER 8: It's a day-and-a-half battle for Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, which has classified Tata Sons as an'Upper Layer'NBFC (shadow bank), making it mandatory for the company to be listed on the stock exchange by September 2025, as per the rules. The future of this IPO will be decided at the Tata Trusts board meeting today, May 8. Surprisingly, there are two factions in the Tata family. On the one hand, listing is being advocated for transparency, on the other hand, Noel Tata is strongly opposed to this listing, because after listing, general investors and SEBI will have more control over Tata Sons. If Tata Sons'IPO comes on the market, it could be the biggest in the history of the Indian stock market. However, the biggest jackpot of this listing will be Shapoorji Pallonji (Tata Group).

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May 8, 2026, 06:03 AM

Congress High Command to Decide Kerala CM Face Amid Tensions Within Party

Thiruvananthapuram ( Keralam ) [India], May 8 (ANI): Following a high-stakes Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Keralam , Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Friday said that the party high command would take the final decision on the Chief Ministerial face in the state. Speaking to ANI, Joseph said he had given complete freedom to the party leadership regarding the selection of the Keralam Chief Ministerial face. "The High Command will take a decision (on CM Face)... I have given total freedom to the High Command to select," he said. Earlier, Congress leader K Muraleedharan also said that the party high command would take a final decision on the Keralam Chief Ministerial face after consultations with senior leaders of the state. Commenting on the ongoing poster campaign, the Keralam Congress chief termed it unnecessary and advised party workers to refrain from such activities. "It is unnecessary... They should keep away from these kinds of canvassing," Joseph said. Amid the Congress -led UDF's victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, posters targeting senior Congress leader KC Venugopal and MLA AP Anil Kumar have surfaced at several locations in the Wandoor constituency, triggering political discussions in the region. The posters, reportedly put up under the names "Pachappada" and "Janashabdam. The appearance of the posters has sparked speculation over growing tensions within the Congress -led alliance, particularly in relation to the Congress -Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) dynamics in the region. The UDF recorded a thumping victory in Keralam with securing 102 seats, including 63 by the Congress . The Congress is currently deliberating on the face for the Chief Ministerial post. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) observer Mukul Wasnik from Keralam said that all party MLAs passed a resolution authorising the Congress high command to decide the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) during a meeting held after the Assembly election results. Wasnik said, "In Kerala, following a Congress Legislative Party meeting, all party MLAs discussed and approved a proposal authorising the Congress high command to select the leader of the legislative party. A detailed report will be submitted to the party leadership." Meanwhile, LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan on Thursday said that the alliance is yet to decide a name for the leader of opposition in the Keralam Assembly, and dismissed demands of a leadership change in the CPI(M) after the alliance lost the elections under outgoing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (ANI)

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May 8, 2026, 05:59 AM

India Seeks Bangladesh's Cooperation on Citizenship Verification After BJP's Victory in West Bengal

New Delhi: After the landslide victory of the BJP in West Bengal, the central government seems to be on an action mode. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has sought Dhaka's cooperation on this issue. Speaking on this issue for the first time after the Bengal election results, the Ministry of External Affairs bluntly asked Bangladesh to expedite the pending citizenship verification of about 3000 people.

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Western Times

May 8, 2026, 05:58 AM

Murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA Sparks Political Tensions in West Bengal

Kolkata, West Bengal: After the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's PA Chandranath Rath, politics in the state has heated up. Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday called the incident shocking and said that the murder was pre-planned. He alleged that the assailants carried out the incident after conducting a recce for several days. He said that we eliminated the goons here. Speaking to the media after the દઈશું.ઘટના, Suvendu Adhikari said that his colleague Chandranath Rath has been brutally killed and the amount of condemnation is less. He also appealed to the people not to take the law into their hands. Adhikari said that the state DGP has assured him that the police will investigate the matter thoroughly. કરશે.શુભેન્દુ Adhikari said that not only Chandranath Rath, but a BJP worker was shot dead in Basirhat and another worker was stabbed in Baranagar. He alleged that the attack was a part of a completely pre-planned strategy. દઈશું.ઘટના He also said that the Union Minister Sukanta Ray had informed the family of the deceased Bharatiya Janata Party that the murder had been carried out for 3 days.

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May 8, 2026, 05:58 AM

Aam Aadmi Party Demands Probe into Alleged Election Malpractices in Jamnagar

(By Mukund Badiyani) Jamnagar, Dt. 8: Aam Aadmi Party today held a massive rally and submitted a memorandum to the District Collector's office on the issue of alleged malpractices in the booth of Sigach village of 24-Sigach constituency during the recently held elections to Jamnagar Zila Panchayat. A large number of workers and supporters led by Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Jamjodhpur Assembly Hemant Khawa reached the Collector's office. Meanwhile, serious allegations were made that the control unit and ballot unit were cross-linked by the presiding officer in the Zila Panchayat elections. According to Aam Aadmi Party leaders, this technical malpractice directly affected the result of the party candidate, and injustice was done in the election process. A memorandum was submitted to the District Collector demanding an impartial and in-depth investigation into the matter and strict action against the officials responsible.

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Western Times

May 8, 2026, 05:57 AM

West Bengal Assembly Dissolved: Constitutional Crisis Looms as BJP Eyes Power

The governor of Bengal dissolved the assembly in Kolkata, West Bengal. Governor RN Ravi dissolved the assembly in Kolkata, West Bengal. The notification was issued from the Lok Bhawan on Thursday evening. This means that no minister of the Mamata cabinet will have any power anymore. Mamata said on Wednesday that she will not resign from the post of CM. On the other hand, tomorrow there will be a meeting of BJP MLAs in which the name of the chief minister will be chosen. Everyone is watching. Despite the defeat of the ruling party Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was repeatedly refusing to resign. This increased the possibility of a constitutional crisis in the state. Who can the BJP make the chief minister in West Bengal?

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Navbharat Times

May 8, 2026, 05:56 AM

Mango of Disappointment: Nishant Kumar's Resignation Raises Questions

Mango season is here. Mango tastes sweet only when it is fully ripe. Unripe mango tastes sour. If you forcefully cook it (with medicine), it is not good for health. If you want to eat sweet fruit, you have to wait for it to ripen. Nishant Kumar was going all right. He had made up his mind to wait. But he was forced to eat the unripe fruit. How sweet it would be for him? When he said that he would take time to understand politics, then why did he accept a ministerial position in the Bihar cabinet expansion? When he refused the post of deputy CM due to inexperience, why did he agree to a ministerial position? This led to Nishant's resignation and austerity. The opponents got a big issue. When Nishant turned down the offer to become deputy CM, he was praised a lot. Tejashwi Yadav and Rohini Acharya did not get a chance to say much. After coming to politics, Nishant did not even get a chance to become a minister in the government.

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May 8, 2026, 05:55 AM

China Sentences Top Military Officials to Death for Corruption in Shocking Move

BEIJING, Dec. 8: This seismic shift in China's defence department is drawing the attention of security agencies around the world. Ministers who were handpicked by Xi Jinping himself are today waiting to die behind bars. Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfuo, the alleged masterminds of China's rocket force, were expelled from the Communist Party in 2024. They are accused of taking multi-million bribes in military purchases and rocket force modernisation projects. The sentences are not limited to these two individuals, but are a clear message to Jinping's own military that disloyalty or corruption will not be tolerated. The court ruling exposes both the rigidity and secrecy of the Chinese judiciary. The military court has sentenced these two leaders to death, but has also granted a reprieve of two years. This means that their sentences, if commuted to two years in prison, will be commuted to life imprisonment, although there will be no amnesty for them.

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Western Times

May 8, 2026, 05:54 AM

Chandranath Massacre: BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Claims Personal Assistant Killed Over Mamata's Defeat

Chandranath massacre - Attackers chased and shot for 7 km - I defeated Mamata, so I killed: Adhikari Kolkata, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that his personal assistant Chandranath Rath was killed because he defeated Mamata. On the other hand, the incident has had profound repercussions. The bike used in the incident has also been recovered by the police. At the same time, important evidence of the accused has also been found. On the basis of which the police are hopeful that the accused will be caught soon. The SIT formed to investigate this whole incident said - The way this murder was carried out, the amount of condemnation is less. The reason for the murder could be Mamata's defeat from Bhabanipur. On the other hand, Chandranath's mother said that this defeat was avenged by the killing of her son. Some leaders had threatened earlier that no one would survive after the 4th. The postmortem report has found that four bullets were fired by Rath. According to the initial investigation, the police chased the vehicle for seven kilometers.

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May 8, 2026, 05:52 AM

Tamil Nadu Political Crisis Deepens as TVK Faces Obstacles in Forming Government

Chennai: Tamil Nadu is in the throes of an unprecedented and extremely serious political crisis over government formation after the Assembly election results. Actor Vijay's party TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, is now in a state of crossfire. Despite TVK emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats in the elections, Governor આર.વી. Arlekar's apparent refusal to allow him to prove his majority has caused a political earthquake. There is widespread resentment among TVK supporters and leaders, with the Governor insisting on the support of 118 MLAs. TVK is currently at 113 with the support of 5 Congress MLAs. Amid this situation, talks of an unnatural alliance between DMK and AIADMK have heated up. Actor Vijay has issued an open and stern warning that if these two parties try to grab power in collusion, all their 108 MLAs will resign en masse and trigger a constitutional crisis in the state. In addition, Vijay's leaders like Kamal Haasan and Kamal Haasan are all set to take the legal battle to the Supreme Court.

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May 8, 2026, 05:49 AM

Shiv Sena Forms Government with Defecting NCP Members, BJP Challenges

However, four members of the NCP in this alliance left the alliance and declared their support to the Shiv Sena. Thus, with 32 members of the Shiv Sena, 27, 1 independent and 4 from the NCP, they also gave a letter of 32 members to the collector to form the government. However, the BJP's Ambernath Development Alliance went to court against this.

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May 8, 2026, 05:48 AM

Tamil Nadu Government Formation: Communist Parties Meet to Discuss Support for TVK Leader Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): The executive committee meeting of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), being held in Chennai, is currently underway amid ongoing discussions over government formation in Tamil Nadu. Parallely the Communist Party of India (CPI) working is also being held at the party office in Chennai. Both, the Left Parties have two seats each in the State Assembly. Later in the day, both the left parties will meet with leaders of the VCK where a final call will be taken on offering support to the TVK. The VCK also has two seats in the assembly. If the three parties offer support to Vijay his front will easily cross the halfway mark of 117 seats. On Thursday night, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, accompanied by party leaders, met with the Communist Party of India leaders at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday, to garner the support for making goverment in Tamil Nadu. Earlier, CPI (M) leader P Shanmugam on Thursday said that his party has received a letter from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, on which discussion will be held in the party's state committee meeting. "TVK Chief sent a letter to our party. Our State Committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning; we will take our decision in it," said Shanmugam "According to the Constitution, it is TVK that should be allowed to form the government. We have never seen a situation like this in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and now we have a hung Assembly. It is the Governor who should invite Vijay to form the government because he is leading," Shanmugam said. He criticised the Governor's stance, saying, "The Governor is now saying that there is a High Court order, which is not right." The Tamil Nadu unit of Communist Party of India has also urged the Governor to act in order of the Constitution and noted that it is "inappropriate" for him to ask Vijay to prove his majority before swearing in. "In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election held on April 23 in Tamil Nadu, voters did not deliver a clear mandate enabling any single party to independently form the government. However, the electorate has given Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 108 seats, making it the single largest party in the Assembly. Based on this, TVK leader Vijay has met the Governor and staked claim to form the government. It is not appropriate for the Governor to insist that TVK prove its majority before the swearing-in ceremony," CPI said in its statement. The series of meetings come amid intense political deliberations following the hung verdict in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. TVK won 108 seats in the Assembly elections, while Congress won five, taking the tally of the newly brewing alliance to 112. The TVK-led potential coalition still falls five short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. TVK stunned the 'Dravidian' parties in the State, bringing to an end the DMK-AIADMK three- decade-old 'duopoly'. With Vijay also to step down from one of the two seats he won in the assembly polls, the effective strength of TVK in the assembly will become 107, and along with the Congress, the alliance has 112 members, just 5 short of a majority. (ANI).

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Lokmat

May 8, 2026, 05:45 AM

BJP Party Meeting Underway in Kolkata with Amit Shah and Mohan Charan Majhi

Live updates of important developments in the country and abroad, including Maharashtra... LIVE on Thursday: West Bengal: Visuals from Kolkata. BJP will hold its party meeting today in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, who has been appointed as the BJP observer for the ID7 government swearing-in ceremony.

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May 8, 2026, 05:44 AM

Gold-Silver Prices Rise Amid Escalating Tensions Between US and Iran

Gold-silver price: There are reports of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Gold-silver prices begin to rise. Investors in search of safe havens turn to gold. Gold and silver went up in one stroke when there was an update on Trump's suspension of'Operation Freedom'two days ago. But now on Friday morning, there is news that tensions between the two countries are rising again. However, its effect is not yet seen on the gold-silver rate. Gold and silver are rising on Friday morning. Gold prices rose to $4,721 per ounce on Friday morning on COMEX. Silver prices rose sharply to over $80 per ounce on Friday morning. Gold prices on MCX also rose and reached Rs 1,52350 per 10 grams. Silver prices are seen rising on Friday morning and Rs 26,20 per kg on the India Jewellers Association's website.

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May 8, 2026, 05:43 AM

Trump's 'Love Tap' Warning: A Mild Threat or a Strong Message?

Love tap is an idiom originally from the English language. To understand the context in which Donald Trump used the term, two aspects need to be understood: In common parlance, love tap means a'twig'or'bump'that strikes someone lightly, jokingly, or affectionately. It is a blow that does not cause serious injury or harm to the person facing it. Political and military connotations (a reference to Trump): * * When a powerful country or leader derisively refers to a military action or drastic action as "love tap," it clearly means that "it was only a mild warning." What is the direct implication of the US president's statement? Trump is using this phrase to convey a strong message that America's actions right now are only a small fraction of their actual strength. They are warning the enemy country that "we are still capable of attacking without knowing it, but we are not capable of doing so."

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May 8, 2026, 05:41 AM

Candidates File Nominations for Zila Parishad Members in Chamba

Chamba: On the pretext of filing nominations for Zila Parishad members, candidates also demonstrated their strength. Candidates along with their supporters reached the SDM office premises in large numbers. Raj Singh Thakur from Karian Zila Parishad ward filed his nomination at 11:30 am. He was accompanied by a large number of supporters. Supporters also shouted slogans for his victory. Similarly, Vijay Kumar, Liaqat Khan, CL Thakur from Sarol Zila Parishad ward filed their nomination papers. They were also accompanied by a large number of supporters. Raj Singh, the candidate who filed his nomination from Karian Zila Parishad, has been declared by the BJP as its supported candidate. He has also been a BDC chairman and ZIP vice-president before. In 2012, he also contested as an independent candidate to become MLA from Chamba Sadar. In Sarol ward, the BJP has not fielded any candidate. However, BJP district secretary CL Thakur and BJYM president Sahil Bedi are in the fray.

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Navbharat Times

May 8, 2026, 05:39 AM

BJP Wins Big in West Bengal, US President Trump Congratulates PM Modi Amid Controversy

Mumbai: The BJP has won a landslide victory in the West Bengal assembly elections. Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign. The governor has used his powers to dissolve the TMC government. Now the BJP will have a chief minister in Bengal. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory in Bengal. Donald Trump's congratulations to the PM have left Sanjay Raut flummoxed. He has lashed out at Donald Trump. Shiv Sena UBT spokesperson Sanjay Raut has written a long letter in the name of Donald Trump to X, tagging him. Dear President Donald Trump, Namaste. As a Member of Parliament from India, I am writing this letter in response to reports of your congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the West Bengal assembly election results.'The Election Commission has not done a fair job'These are state-level elections - an internal matter of India's federal democracy. It seems hasty and unfair to talk of any outside support on this. More importantly, the atmosphere of serious concerns has come to the fore.

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Akila News✓

May 8, 2026, 05:37 AM

Bomb Attack Rocks Kolkata's Panihati: 5 BJP Workers Injured in Cowardly Trinamool Congress-Linked Violence

Kolkata, Dec 8: After the election results were announced in West Bengal, instead of establishing peace, the fire of violence is raging. A horrific incident has come to light in Panihati, North 24 Parganas district, where a bomb has exploded near the house of Ratna Debnath, the mother of the victim of the R G Kar Hospital rape and murder case. This attack near the house of Ratna Debnath, who was fielded by the BJP as a candidate and defeated a veteran leader of the Trinamool Congress, has created a sensation in the political arena. Unidentified bike-borne men hurled bombs at a BJP group interacting with workers and common people on Dutta Road and disappeared in no time. In this attack, 5 BJP workers have been seriously injured, who have been admitted to the same R G Kar Hospital for immediate treatment, where the incident of rape took place earlier. The BJP has alleged that the cowardly attack has been carried out by Trinamool Congress goons who are unable to digest the defeat in the elections.

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Akila News✓

May 8, 2026, 05:36 AM

ASEAN Countries Urged to Accelerate Energy Network Development for Global Security

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has strongly urged ASEAN countries to accelerate the development of energy networks in response to the demands of today's times. Energy security has become a very big and complex challenge amid the prevailing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and increasing global pressure. This serious problem can only be tackled through collective efforts, he said.

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Western Times

May 8, 2026, 05:36 AM

Gujarat Irrigation Canal Project: Corruption Suspicions Emerge Amid Poor Quality Work

BJP MLA Arjun Singh Chauhan exposed the poor quality of the hammer. (Photo: Sajid Sayed, Nadiad) There is a suspicion of large-scale corruption in the work of Mahi Irrigation Canal, which is being built at a cost of about Rs 2 crore in Vanthwadi of Mehmdabad taluka. MLA Arjun Singh Chauhan reached the spot.

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Amar Ujala

May 8, 2026, 05:35 AM

Jharkhand Congress Leader's Rebuke Sparks Infighting and Disciplinary Action

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on google The infighting within the Jharkhand Congress is now out in the open. The matter seems to be coming to action. In fact, the state's finance minister-cum-Congress leader Radhakrishna Kishore has openly raised his voice against the state Congress leadership. He has adopted a rebellious tone. After this, the party is now preparing to take strict steps against him. According to party sources, along with removing Radhakrishna Kishore as a minister, disciplinary action is also being prepared against him. Read Trending Videos Serious allegations are being made against the state president. Radhakrishna Kishore has made many serious allegations against state president Keshav Mahato Kamlesh. This has created an uneasy situation within the party. The top leadership of the party is constantly brainstorming over the action on Radhakrishna Kishore and a big decision can be taken anytime. There is no new issue in the Jharkhand Congress due to questions raised on the functioning of the advertising agency.

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Akila News✓

May 8, 2026, 05:34 AM

BJP to Hold Historic Swearing-in Ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground

Kolkata, Dec 8: West Bengal's political history is witnessing a huge and historic change. After a historic victory in the assembly elections with a thumping majority, now the grand swearing-in ceremony of the new leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party's legislature party and the first BJP chief minister of the state is going to be held at the famous Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. According to political experts, this is the same historic parade ground from where decades ago, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee had raised her political sun by blowing a trumpet against the rule of the Left parties. Now the clock has turned and on the same ground, on the day of Rabindra Jayanti tomorrow, the BJP is going to formally launch its rule. This Brigade Parade Ground, which is the heart of Kolkata city, is spread over about 400 acres and is the largest open ground in eastern India. This field prepared for military exercises by the British East India Company in the 19th century, has seen many historic meetings of the freedom struggle. Earlier, Left leader Jyoti Basu and millions of people had gathered here to take the oath of power.

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