- The United States and Iran are about to sign a one-page memorandum to end the war
- TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, claims to form government
11 year old rape victim Suicide by hanging due to trauma, defendant detainedTwo explosions in Punjab : NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role- Congress ditches DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
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The United States and Iran are about to sign a one-page memorandum to end the war
The United States and Iran are close to reaching a preliminary deal to end the war, with discussions focusing on a one-page memorandum of understanding, Axios reported. The proposed framework would pave the way for more detailed nuclear talks and include key measures such as a suspension of Iran’s nuclear enrichment, the possible lifting of U.S. sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Follow live updates.
TVK chairman Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, claims to form government
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and formally announced the formation of the government in the state after the party won the elections. The actor-turned-politician has invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to attend his swearing-in ceremony, the final schedule of which is subject to the governor’s approval. Follow live updates.
11-year-old rape victim hanged himself due to trauma, defendant detained
In a tragic incident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old rape victim committed suicide due to trauma, following which the accused was arrested. Unable to cope with the trauma, the minor who was allegedly sexually assaulted took extreme measures. The police have registered a case and detained the accused while investigation continues. Read the full article.
Punjab blasts: Khalistani group claims involvement, NIA steps in
The NIA has been probed into two blasts in Jalandhar in Punjab, with a man running away from one of the blast sites captured on CCTV footage. A Khalistani group claimed responsibility for the blast, sparking security concerns in the state. Officers are analyzing CCTV footage and conducting raids to trace those involved in the attack. Read the full article.
Congress ditches DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
In a major political shift, the Congress party abandoned the DMK and offered “conditional” support to actor Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, asking the party to “keep communal forces out”. Read the full article.