New Delhi: The Congress has sought 45 seats from the DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, but the Stalin-led MK party is hesitant to allot more than 25 seats, leading to a deadlock, sources said.The ruling DMK and Congress party on Sunday kicked off the much-awaited seat-sharing talks with Congress national general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal calling on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin at his official residence in Chennai.In a follow-up meeting on Monday, Tamil Nadu Congress chief Girish Chodankar and state unit chief K Selvaperunthagai met DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi, Stalin’s sister, in Delhi.During the meeting, the two Congress leaders reportedly said they hoped to win 45 seats in the 234-seat parliament.While the DMK has been steadfast in allocating 25 seats (the same number as for the 2021 elections), it is yet to formally respond to its allies’ demands.The major party’s demands are reportedly based on a review of the 2021 election results, when the party won 18 of the 25 constituencies in which it contested, achieving a 72% strike rate.Party insiders said Congress believed it could win at least 20 of the seats it lost if it was allocated this time, noting that there would be stronger local influence and better integration in a direct contest.In comparison, the DMK contested in 173 constituencies in 2021, winning 133 and crossing the majority comfortably.The back-to-back meetings come as some leaders of the Congress party in Tamil Nadu have called for power-sharing, but Stalin has ruled out the possibility, saying such an arrangement is not suitable for the state.The DMK leads the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in Tamil Nadu, which includes the Congress, DMDK, Left parties and VCK.The Tamil Nadu assembly elections are expected to be held in April.(with PTI input)
LONDON: Hindu groups have rejected a new SOAS-led report into the 2022 Hindu-Muslim Leicester riots that seeks to blame Hindus and “Hindutva” for much of the violence, saying they have serious concerns about its impartiality, funding and composition of the panels.Leicester’s Hindu Community Organizing Group (HCOG), which represents more than 50,000 Hindus, said the vast majority of Hindu groups had boycotted an “independent commission of inquiry” led by SOAS, London School of Economics and the Monitoring Group, which released its report titled “Better Together” on Monday. It received funding from the Open Society Foundations, the report said.
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HCOG said the inquiry was funded by £620,000 by George Soros, “known for his critical stance on India and Hindus”, and said it did not reflect the true nature of what happened. “The 2022 violence in Leicester featured targeted attacks on Hindu homes, temples and individuals, vandalism of Hindu temples and attacks on Hindu youths that reflected clear anti-Hindu sentiments. However, the SOAS investigation appears to downplay these incidents while amplifying unsubstantiated claims,” the report said.Although the SOAS investigation in London, chaired by human rights expert Professor Juan Mendez, found that no one community was to blame, it went on to blame the riots primarily on Hindus and “Hindutva”, devoting an entire chapter to Hindus. This is in stark contrast to the Henry Jackson Society’s report. Recommendations of the SOAS report include “political will to counter Hindu extremism” and recognition of Hindu extremism as a form of extremism on a par with political Islamism.
Joshua Orta, a 25-year-old Texan, was in a car with Ruben Ray Martinez when he was shot and killed by ICE agents. Texas Last year, he died in a car accident. Horta is the only witness in the case and plans to formally sign a statement that contradicts the State Department’s account of Martinez. die.
Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen from Texas, was shot and killed by ICE. (X/@TheJFreakinC)
The accident that killed Joshua Orta is not related to the shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by ICE agents on March 15, 2025. Horta’s family attorney confirmed the incident happened on a highway in San Antonio.
Just days before the death, Horta was scheduled to sign a statement stating they were following agents’ instructions when Martinez was shot. His statement will pave the way for further investigation into Martinez’s death and whether ICE was involved.
Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, of South Texas, was Immigration and Customs Enforcement South Padre Island, Texas (ICE) Agents. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security initially denied involvement but later confirmed that agents were involved in the incident.
Who is Joshua Orta?
Joshua Orta was the only witness to the murder of Ruben Ray Martinez, The New York Times reported. He was sitting in the passenger seat of the car while Martinez drove it. according to new york timesHorta is a “close friend” of Martinez.
Horta said in a sworn statement that he and Martinez were driving to visit friends just days after Martinez celebrated his birthday. He described the drive as “spontaneous” and “relaxed” and claimed they were following traffic rules when law enforcement approached them.
The Department of Homeland Security charged Horta with violating a traffic law and driving at dangerous speed and hitting a person. However, Horta’s statement cast doubt on the Department of Homeland Security’s account, putting the conduct of federal immigration agents under the scanner.
“As we tried to turn away, the officer appeared to try to walk in front of the car, but he did not move out of the way as the officer told us,” the statement read, according to the New York Times.
He claimed agents did not give any warning to Horta or Martinez before shooting him “multiple times” from several feet away. “Following the shooting, Reuben was apparently unconscious or dead when law enforcement officers pulled him from the vehicle,” the statement read.
“Nonetheless, they placed him face down on the sidewalk and handcuffed him. It took at least 10 minutes before CPR or other treatment was administered to Reuben,” he added, blaming federal agents for negligence. “Reuben was driving carefully in the correct lane and certainly did not hit anyone with his vehicle.”
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Ranger Division is actively investigating the shooting.
Meanwhile, Texas Rep. Ray Lopez invoked a rule to force the House Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee (chaired by Rep. Cole Hefner) to hold a public hearing.
New Delhi: The timing of the installation of a bust of C Rajagopalachari, replacing Edward Lutyens, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan has taken on significance as the southern state goes to polls in the coming months and the BJP has been struggling to make significant inroads. Invitees to Monday’s event also included “guests from Tamil Nadu”.Replacing the bust of Lutyens with Rajaji served a dual purpose – at the national level it reinforced the government’s anti-colonial narrative, while in Tamil Nadu it marked a tribute to the Tamil politician by placing his bust at the head of state’s official residence.Speaking at the event, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Rajaji was the symbol of Indian civilization and the sacred ‘sengol’ placed in the Parliament was the realization of his vision. Rajaji played a key role in procuring the ‘sengol’ mace, which symbolized the transfer of power from the British to the Indians in 1947. Drawing on the Chola tradition, he suggested the use of a golden scepter created by Vummidi Bangaru Chetty to represent righteous rule and the transfer of power to Jawaharlal Nehru.The sengol was placed in the Lok Sabha when the new Parliament was inaugurated in 2023, which was seen as an extension of Tamil identity. The government also organized the Kashi Tamil Sangaman in Varanasi to connect the temple town of Uttar Pradesh with Tamil scholars and people to highlight cultural ties.
Who is J2hunred? Kickboxing anchor was arrested at Tottenham Hotspur after chanting IDF slogans ahead of Tottenham’s match against Arsenal (Image via Getty)
J2hundred didn’t expect his football prank to end in handcuffs. But that’s exactly what happened at Tottenham Hotspur on February 22, 2026, just hours before the north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. The Kick anchor walked through the streets near the stadium wearing a red Arsenal jersey. He was surrounded by Spurs fans preparing for the big game. Police were on hand to control the crowd.at first, J2 hundred Appearing to be joking with supporters during the live broadcast. Some fans yelled at him. Several people threw drinks. Nearby police were closely monitoring and taking notes. After a while, the atmosphere changed after J2 shouted “Yid Army”. An officer intervened and said: “Can you hurt him? He used the word ‘Jewish Army’, which is illegal, so it’s public order, let’s get him out.” He was then handcuffed on camera.
Before J2hundred was arrested Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal Premier League match raises questions over ‘Jewish Army’ slogan
J2hundred has over 250,000 subscribers on YouTube and is best known for his London street videos. His channel features music clips and public pranks. One of his most viewed videos, “Trick or Treating with a Gang of Roadman!” has nearly 4 million views. Police also appear in the video.On Sunday, his plan was simple. Before Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League game against Arsenal, he and his friend Maciej walked around Tottenham Hotspur wearing Arsenal shirts to gauge the reaction of the opposition fans. Unsurprisingly, some Spurs fans reacted strongly. Police are already monitoring the area as the derby match could become tense.During the live broadcast, J2 noticed an officer writing in a notebook and asked, “What notes did you take?” The officer responded, “I just wrote things down.” J2 responded, “Well, it’s like we didn’t do anything.” The officer responded, “Well, yeah.” The exchange seemed calm at that point.Things changed when J2 shouted “Yi Dejun! Yi Dejun!” Tottenham Hotspur supporters have long used this phrase to describe their team. However, the word “Yid” is widely considered a slur against Jews. Because of this history, police treat such chants as a possible public order offence.As the officers removed him, J2 said, “Wait, the Yid Army is their team.” He later added, “I’m not trying to piss anyone off, I don’t think it’s fair. If you ask me to leave, I’m going to leave. I didn’t even know that was a racist chant. I’d never heard it before. The last time I came to a Tottenham Hotspur game, they were singing it, so I sang it too.”After Maciej was taken away, he briefly continued the broadcast before ending. Later, Maciej wrote on Instagram Stories: “J2 is still in jail and has given me permission to post on his behalf. #FREEJ2.” As of now, there has been no public update regarding confirmation of his release.
New Delhi: A Delhi-bound air ambulance crashed shortly after taking off from Ranchi with seven people on board, including two crew members, on Monday night. The Beechcraft C90 (VT-AJV) belonging to Redbird Aviation Pty Ltd (not the Pilot Training Academy) took off at 7.11pm. It is reported that after climbing to 6,000 feet, the pilots contacted Kolkata air traffic control to request a “weather deviation” – meaning they wanted to change their route to avoid bad weather. However, the 39-year-old plane crashed shortly after.The plane, which was performing a “medical evacuation (air ambulance) flight” in the Ranchi-Delhi area, crashed in Kasaria Panchayat in Jharkhand’s Chhatra district. There were seven people on board, including two crew members. The flight took off from Ranchi at 7:11 pm. After establishing contact with Kolkata at 7:34 p.m., the aircraft lost contact and radar contact with Kolkata about 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a preliminary statement that the regional administration search and rescue team has reached the scene and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team is being dispatched to investigate.According to the flight manifest, there was a patient (Sanjay Kumar), doctor (Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta), paramedic (Sachin Kumar Mishra), two attendants (Archana Devi and Duru Kumar) and two pilots – Captains Vivek Vikas Bhagat and Savajdeep Singh. Estimated to arrive in Delhi at 10pm.This is the second crash involving a small aircraft in a month, raising serious questions about aviation safety in India. On January 28, Maharashtra Deputy Minister CM Ajit Pawar and four others were killed in a plane crash at Baramati Airport.In May 2011, a Pilatus PC-12 flying as an air ambulance from Patna to Delhi crashed in Faridabad. Seven people on board (including the two pilots) and three people on the ground died in the accident.
president Donald Trump On Tuesday, he will deliver his annual State of the Union address to Congress to a country undergoing significant change.
President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address, reflecting on the changes in his first year in office. (Reuters)
A year into his term, Trump has established himself as a president who challenges traditional norms. He implemented a rapid and transformative agenda that shifted domestic priorities, disrupted international alliances and called into question the country’s basic system of checks and balances. Tragically, two Americans lost their lives at the hands of federal agents during protests against the Trump administration’s immigration raids and mass deportations.
As lawmakers gathered in the House chamber to hear Trump’s In terms of plans for the coming year, this is a critical moment for a Congress that has been effectively marginalized by his sweeping influence, with the Republican president bypassing the Republican Party’s slim majority to consolidate significant power for himself.
The current State of the Union address is a turmoil
The United States finds itself at a critical moment, as it commemorates its 250th anniversary and its political landscape, policies and overall mood are undergoing some of the most profound shifts that many Americans have experienced in their lifetimes.
The president effectively advances his agenda congress When necessary — often by phone to pressure lawmakers during critical votes — but more often than not, he sidestepped the complex negotiations of the legislative process to reach out to his own party and the typically united Democratic opposition.
Trump’s most notable legislative achievement to date is the Republican’s massive tax cut legislation, which includes new savings accounts for babies, a tip exemption and various specialized deductions, as well as deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicaid. break food aid. The legislation also directs more than $170 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for his immigration deportation efforts.
However, the Republican-controlled Congress remains largely passive as Trump aggressively consolidates power through numerous executive actions, many of which face legal challenges, demonstrating a willingness to do whatever is necessary to enforce his agenda.
House Speaker Mike Johnson invites Trump
At the upcoming event, Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress.
Last March, Trump addressed lawmakers even though the address did not qualify as a State of the Union address. Typically, presidents begin delivering joint addresses early in their first year in office, followed by formal State of the Union addresses in subsequent years of their presidency.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson (La.) invited Trump to deliver this year’s address in January. In a letter to Trump that was later circulated on social media, Johnson praised Trump’s leadership and claimed that the country was “stronger, freer, and more prosperous.”
“Since he returned to office, @POTUS has not stopped working for the American people and delivering on his promises. The best is yet to come,” Johnson said on X.
When is the State of the Union address?
Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24 at 9 pm ET. Lectures generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
According to the American Presidency Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara, each of Trump’s State of the Union addresses during his first term was longer than an hour. The organization has been monitoring the duration of State of the Union addresses since Lyndon B. Johnson delivered them in 1964.
The average duration of his three speeches in 2018, 2019 and 2020 was 1 hour and 20 minutes.
As stated on the Congressional website, the State of the Union is an occasion for the president to review the state of the nation and outline Congress’ legislative agenda.
The address, mandated by the U.S. Constitution, directs the president to inform Congress of the state of the nation and propose legislative priorities.
When Trump addressed Congress last March, he spoke for nearly 100 minutes, although that speech was not classified as a State of the Union address.
How to watch the State of the Union Address?
Media coverage of the event is expected from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
this state of the union address It will be broadcast on all famous television networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, NPR and PBS. In addition, the event will be broadcast live from the White House.
USA TODAY will also provide live coverage on its YouTube channel and website.
The Trump Organization has signed a deal to build the first skyscraper in Australia, marking a major step into the Australian property market. The deal has been confirmed by local developers and will result in what many expect will be Australia’s tallest building.The project is planned for the Gold Coast, a popular coastal city in Queensland. The tower will be 91 stories tall and cost about A$1.5 billion ($1.06 billion), according to the developers.The deal with the Trump Organization was signed on February 14 at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort owned by the Trump family, local developer Altus Property Group said in a statement. Altus CEO David Young said the project is currently in the early stages of design and planning.The skyscraper, to be called Trump Tower, is expected to include a six-star resort hotel, 270 luxury apartments, retail space, a beach club and swimming pools.The Trump Hotels website notes that the project marks the first time the brand has been used in an Australian hotel. The company describes the landmark address as one that will offer “world-class facilities” and uninterrupted Gold Coast views.Young said he had been working on a Trump-branded Australian project for nearly two decades, dating back to 2007 when he initially approached Ivanka Trump with the idea. He stressed that the building would be owned and built in Australia, although it would adhere to design standards associated with the Trump brand.Young said apartments were expected to start at about $5 million.The tower is planned for Surfers Paradise, one of the Gold Coast’s busiest tourist areas. Developers say that if completed, its 91 stories will be taller than the current tallest building in the country.Currently, the project is still in the agreement stage. The developer is making progress with design, engineering and planning and has yet to submit a formal construction application to the local council.Backers of the project say it could boost tourism in Queensland and help create jobs.
New Delhi: Ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, the Canadian government has begun revoking the citizenship of Pakistani-born businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is currently on trial in India for helping mastermind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people.However, the move to revoke his citizenship was not based on terrorism charges, but on alleged misrepresentations in his citizenship application. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accused Rana of lying about his residency history, according to documents obtained by Global News. In his 2000 application, he claimed he had lived in Ottawa and Toronto for four years and was only outside Canada for six days. Rana immigrated to Canada in 1997 and became a Canadian citizen in 2001. A later investigation by Canadian police found that he actually spent most of his time in Chicago, where he owned properties and businesses, including an immigration company and a grocery store.In a letter dated May 31, 2024, IRCC told Rana that he had lied about his time in Canada and failed to declare absences. The department described it as “serious and deliberate deception” and said his actions lacked respect for Canada’s citizenship laws.The case has now been moved to federal court, which will decide whether his citizenship was obtained through misrepresentation or fraud.
Rapper Luci4 has died at the age of 23, TMZ reports. The artist, born James Dear, is best known for his hit song “BodyPartz.” He has several other aliases, most notably Axxturel, 4jay, and Lucifer. His official cause of death has not yet been announced.
Rapper Luci4 died on Sunday. (ten)
Authorities reveal details
The Los Angeles Fire Department told the outlet that crews responded to a medical call at a home around 11:40 a.m. and that the person was dead when first responders arrived. this Los Angeles The police station was then notified.
Police said they established a crime scene upon arrival and launched an investigation. Authorities noted that the investigation is ongoing and includes the possibility of foul play.
Luci4 died Sunday at a friend’s home in Los Angeles, his grandparents told the outlet. They said they were still waiting for answers but were concerned about the circumstances of his death.
His wallet had been emptied, according to family members. They told TMZ they had previously warned him to be careful about who he kept in his circle as his fame began to grow.
