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Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

Following India's strong warning, Pakistan's Army Chief declared the recent conflict a battle of ideologies, claiming victory. He asserted Pakistan's strategy was superior, framing the outcome as truth triumphing over falsehood. Meanwhile, a Pakistani minister's statement highlighting the Prime Minister and Army Chief's leadership drew public criticism, underscoring the military's significant influence.

Amid worries of an empty treasury, UDF has vowed efficient tax administration

Following their swearing-in, BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, and Tapas Roy organized a 'fish festival' across Kolkata to counter perceptions of the party's aversion to non-vegetarian food. The events, attended by numerous party workers and locals, featured traditional 'machh-bhat' lunches, aiming to reassure voters about preserving Bengali culinary identity.

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.

“The Dravidian parties played a role in making T.N. a social justice State. But their initial idealism became diluted. They got trapped in a narrow path of corruption-ridden governance and family politics to such an extent that they couldn’t come out of it,” says the TVK leader

Evacuees from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have landed in the Netherlands, with passengers disembarking in good spirits. Authorities have begun quarantine procedures for the 26 individuals, including eight Dutch nationals, who arrived on a flight from Tenerife. The ship experienced a hantavirus outbreak, leading to three passenger deaths.

Tight security, massive mobilisation and political spectacle mark Modi’s city visit for multiple programmes, culminating in a public meeting at Parade Grounds attended by over 75,000 people

If the TVK government was to face a challenge from the Union government, TVK president C. Joseph Vijay could find support from Congress

The Minister was on life support system for over two weeks following lung infection

The Sirasu festival is held annually on the first day of the Tamil month, Vaikasi