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After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an unconditional letter of support for government formation addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The CPI and CPI (Marxist) have two legislators each in the 234-member assembly

The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, was carrying around 150 passengers and crew from nearly 28 nationalities when the outbreak unfolded. While most passengers are tourists, the presence of two Indian crew members has drawn attention back home as global tracking efforts continue

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that global sea surface temperatures are approaching record highs as El Nino conditions begin to emerge. Scientists say the weather phenomenon, combined with long-term climate change, could push global temperatures to new extremes in the coming years

Khan was arrested late on Thursday night after being on the run for over 40 days. Several news reports, quoting police sources, said that the 26-year-old former employee at the TCS Nashik BPO unit was hiding in a flat in the Kausar Park area of Naregaon for about five days

Samik Bhattacharya on Friday claimed that preparations for forming a new government in West Bengal were complete, calling the occasion a festival for the state. He said senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would attend the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Saturday

While processions, posters and patriotic speeches tried hard to sell the image of success, after Operation Sindoor, the ruins of damaged terror camps and growing unease within militant circles quietly told a less festive story in Pakistan

The Supreme Court bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the counsel to approach the Allahabad High Court for bail pleas in the Noida protest case

Partial local election results in United Kingdom showed losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmers Labour Party, while Nigel Farages Reform UK made significant gains in several working-class areas. The results have intensified pressure on Starmer amid growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and government policies

Police in West Bengal have intensified surveillance and searches in border districts as investigators suspect professional shooters from neighbouring states may be involved in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath. Authorities are also probing possible local criminal support in the attack carried out in Madhyamgram

The ship, carrying passengers from 28 countries, departed Argentina on April 1 and is heading toward Spains Canary Islands. Health authorities are tracing passengers who disembarked at St Helena, while WHO says the risk of a pandemic is low but confirmed rare human-to-human transmission of the virus

The WHO has confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, with eight total cases including three deaths and five confirmed infections

Russia said it shot down 347 Ukrainian drones in a major overnight attack ahead of Victory Day celebrations, escalating tensions after Moscow rejected Kyivs ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of continuing attacks despite Ukraines offer to suspend hostilities

When asked whether Americans should be worried about the virus spreading further, Trump said he hoped the outbreak would remain contained

Modi said Somnath temple represents Indias cultural continuity and announced special pujas for the next 1,000 days as a tribute to its legacy. He also urged citizens to visit, calling it a reflection of Indias unconquerable spirit

BJP president N Ramchander Rao took exception to Owaisi`s objections to the government`s decision and said the AIMIM leadership views any form of cultural integration as a threat to religious exclusivism

Iran has claimed its forces launched missile strikes on US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after American forces attacked an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US military said the tanker failed to comply with blockade warnings, while tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate in the region

A US federal court has ruled against President Donald Trumps new 10 per cent global tariffs, finding that he exceeded the authority granted by Congress under trade law. The decision comes months after the Supreme Court struck down broader tariffs imposed by the administration, marking another legal setback for Trumps trade policy agenda

Nashik Police has taken accused Nida Khan into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in connection with the TCS Nashik case involving allegations of sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments. Her anticipatory bail plea had earlier been rejected by the court

According to Trump, the proposal requires Iran to abandon any path toward nuclear weapons development and comply with additional American demands linked to ongoing negotiations

According to Iranian state media, Aref expressed confidence that Iran would overcome the economic and diplomatic pressure imposed by Western countries in recent years

US President Donald Trump has warned that the European Union could face higher tariffs if it fails to approve last years trade framework by July 4. Following a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump said the EU must fulfil its commitment to reduce tariffs

US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks on West Asia tensions and agreed that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. The leaders also discussed the EU-US trade agreement, with both sides expressing commitment to tariff reductions and implementation of the deal

According to Iranian state media, a spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters claimed that US forces attacked an Iranian oil tanker travelling near the port city of Jask towards the Strait of Hormuz

The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly and emerged as the single largest party

UDF secured 102 seats out of the 140 constituencies in the recently held elections

The arrest was made a month after retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal was arrested

The US President sought to diminish the significance of the latest hostilities even as he lauded the efficacy of the American military intervention

Gabi stood 130 cm tall and was dressed in traditional brown Buddhist robes

Wei was convicted of accepting bribes, while Li was convicted of both accepting and offering bribes.

SHO Sunil Lal said the incident took place at a primary school in Todabhim town

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Krishna Lok Housing Society along the Delhi-Agra highway, near Jait police station

Trump posted on social media that the war could soon end and that oil and natural gas shipments could restart.

Recently, there was a complete blackout in the garden for a week, after which makeshift floodlights were installed

This week, the unavoidable blahness of the MET Gala was only surpassed by the inimitable Rahul Khanna taking a shower and inviting everyone to watch

Move comes after Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at building found non-functional; authorities give seven days to fix the issue

The move is expected to improve travel convenience for passengers and strengthen rail connectivity between two major pilgrimage destinations Pandharpur, associated with Lord Vitthal, and Tirupati, home to Lord Venkateswara, a statement said

The BJP accused the TMC of promoting mafia culture and jungle raj in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Madhyamgram. Senior BJP leaders alleged rising political violence after the state polls

The RPF seized 13 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.5 lakh from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station after spotting a suspicious unattended trolley bag

IndiGo will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport on June 15, becoming the first airline to operate from the newly inaugurated airport with flights to over 16 destinations across India

With five confirmed and three suspected cases including three deaths, WHO says the outbreak is expected to remain limited. The Andes virus strain involved is known for limited human-to-human transmission

The SIT probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath recovered the motorcycle used in the crime, while investigators found fake registration details linked to both vehicles involved in the deadly attack

The incident took place at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area. Soon after consuming the meal, several students complained of stomach ache, vomiting, dizziness and uneasiness, leading to chaos on the school premises

Akhilesh Yadav met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata after the TMCs West Bengal election defeat and alleged electoral fraud by the BJP and Election Commission during the Assembly polls

MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan`s action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital

District Collector Rahul Kardile issued the order on Wednesday to protect students from exposure to intense heat and related health risks, officials said

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that naturally infect rodents like rats, mice and voles without making them sick. Humans get infected accidentally through contact with the animals urine, droppings or saliva

According to officers, she earned a livelihood by begging on trains. Last month, she reportedly fell from a moving train and sustained severe injuries, following which both her legs had to be amputated

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures as a gift to the Vietnamese President To Lam, each carrying its own cultural and spiritual significance

Apart from Anil Parab, four others village sarpanch Suresh Shankar Tupe, gramsevak Anant Dnyandev Koli, circle officer Sudhir Shantaram Pardule and sub-divisional officer Jayram Vinayak Deshpande were also acquitted of all charges

Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building, leaving the occupants with very little time to respond