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Candace Owens and Laura Loomer’s online feud has now involved Lord Michael Farmer, Owens’ father-in-law. Loomer directly questioned him on X, making the situation more personal. Farmer, a British businessman and UK peer, had earlier shared his views on antisemitism and Israel in 2024. Neither Farmer nor Owens has responded to Loomer’s recent comments yet.

Describing the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament as ‘PM Modi’s defeat’, Congress president accuses the Prime Minister PM of ‘neglecting his official work’ and travelling across Bengal for too long

Tilak Varma's spectacular maiden IPL century, an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls, showcased immense patience and clutch execution. After a cautious start, he unleashed a blistering assault, guiding Mumbai Indians to a commanding total. His innings, crucial for the team's campaign, highlighted a blend of strategic batting and fearless strokeplay under pressure, ultimately leading to a significant victory.

In the second innings, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ashwani Kumar removed GT’s heavyweight top three inside the powerplay, after which the batting line-up did not recover.

In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.

All political functionaries and party workers who are not voters of a constituency must clear out immediately after 6 p.m. Tuesday

The court observed that the petitioner had publicly suggested ‘foul play’ and attempted to draw the judiciary into a political controversy; the judge remarked that such statements amounted to maligning the institution

A car crash outside a Soho nightclub in London left three people injured, including influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska. Gabrielle Carrington, a former X Factor finalist, has been arrested on serious charges. Police say the incident followed an argument and is not terror-related. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues into the early morning collision.

Per-hectare availability drops 34% as e-Panta coverage doubles and enforcement tightens, curbing excess fertilizer use

UDF candidates of six constituencies in Kozhikode say strong room was opened under the supervision of officials without prior intimation to candidates. Collector and returning officer for Perambra say an unsealed room housing polling materials was opened in the presence of candidates’ agents to collect data for updating poll software

The election will be ‘fear free, violence free, intimidation free, inducement free, chappa free, ⁠booth-jamming free, source-jamming free’, Gyanesh Kumar says