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Experiment aborted too soon? How 'sidelined' Annamalai drifted away from BJP in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI: Annamalai Kuppusamy (K Annamalai), who not so long ago was BJP’s biggest face, and also its biggest hope in Tamil Nadu, has quit the party. The former IPS officer, who joined BJP in 2020 and made the party visible in the state like never before, is all set to form his own “regional outfit” as he feels that being part of a national party “limits his growth.”
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks
Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
Peter Mandelson could not solve Labour’s woes
The latest release of the Mandelson files tots up to more than 1,000 pages, an unappealingly lengthy text with the most boring title imaginable: “Update on the Government Response to the Humble Address Motion”. But if a publisher was looking for a more marketable title, they might channel Dale Carnegie and plump for “How to Win Gongs and Irritate People”. Here is the irrepressible Peter Mandelson in unvarnished form, repeatedly badgering some of the biggest names in politics and government for...
Mandelson messages could form a manual in the dark arts of wielding power and keeping it
Files shed light on how the Labour grandee juggled patrons and supplicants using flattery, fury and contempt for three decadesPolitical analysts have been frustrated by the mass redactions in the Mandelson files published on Monday: with so much obscured, many serious questions remain unanswered.But step aside from the vetting debate, and the files do shed light on another matter: how Peter Mandelson wields power, and how effectively he uses communication as a tool for maintaining it. Over the m...
The ‘repulsive’ Trump mini-me who will decide his fate
Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where we go from here. Everything, they say, is bigger in Texas. Certainly, Donald Trump could not be placing a larger bet on the Lone Star State in November’s mid-term elections. Either his actions are those of a Machiavellian political genius,...
The vaccine-hating, roadkill-eating zealot utterly changing America
Welcome to Power Players, The i Paper’s opinion series in which our writers and experts take an in-depth look at the key figures in American politics as the US reshapes itself and the world. • The most powerful woman in the world you’ve never heard of• The ‘swamp creature’ eclipsing JD Vance in the race to succeed Trump• The greatest hope of the Trump resistance is a 34-year-old immigrant• The 28-year-old Trump attack dog ripping up the Washington playbook• The ‘pro-white nationalist’ whose p...
Fury as ex-No10 spin doctor linked to sex offender returns to House of Lords
Labour MPs and peers reacted with incredulity and fury as former No 10 spin doctor Matthew Doyle re-took his seat in the House of Lords on Monday after his suspension from the party over his links to a convicted sex offender. Doyle further angered his colleagues by returning to the Lords on the same day that more than 1,000 pages of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US were released by the Government. In February, Doyle, the former No 10 director of co...
Andy Burnham’s door-knock to Downing Street
Andy Burnham is having an unusually awkward encounter with a would-be constituent. Since he knocked on the door several minutes ago, the young man has barely said a word, simply looking at Burnham wide-eyed, bewildered. He nods occasionally as Burnham delivers his patter ve-rr-yyy sl-ow-ly, unsure if this potential supporter is following. Then the young man lights up. In broken English he says: “I know your name. Seen it on the news. Are you going to challenge to be the prime minister, right?!”...
Keir Starmer's Digital ID scheme torn apart as major threat exposed
Keir Starmer's Digital ID scheme torn apart as major threat exposedA scathing report will heighten fears that the UK is at risk of digital disasters which could reveal personal information Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator 06:00, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer doubled down on his commitment to Digital IDs with the King's Speech (Image: -)Keir S...
Why Britain needs a defence innovation engine
Britain must follow the US by aligning government demand, private capital, and entrepreneurs to leverage its technological talent against modern national security threats, says Simon Pavitt Britain has spent years celebrating entrepreneurs who changed how we shop, bank, travel and work. From Deliveroo and Revolut to Wise, British founders have shown they can build world-class technology businesses. The next test is whether that same talent can help protect the country itself. This is no lo...
US Trade Team In Delhi, Trump Plans New Tariffs On India Over "Forced Labour"
"Failed To Act On Forced Labour": US Plans New Tariffs On India, 59 Countries
State Sen. Scott Wiener advances to general election in race to succeed Pelosi in Congress, CBS News projects
Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The other candidate to advance has not yet been projected.
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.
Not a level playing field
‘FUNDING, funding and regular funding’ is what Pakistani women athletes say they need most to compete internationally. Talent alone, they point out, cannot take them to the world stage; it must be backed by quality equipment, top-notch coaching, proper training facilities, nutrition and the means to travel and compete. For most athletes, both male and female, except those supported by the departmental sports system such as the Pakistan Army, Wapda, the Higher Education Commission, National Bank,...
Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.
Fighting Israel’s war
‘IT’S the tail that is wagging the dog’ aptly describes the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The reality is that America is fighting Israel’s war. The Zionist state not only acts as a spoiler but also effectively dictates the terms of war and peace in the region. A recent example of this is Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon, which has not only complicated diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict, but has also broadened the theatre of war. Despite President Donald Trump’s clai...
Missing confidence
AS the government prepares the budget for FY27, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with the country’s leading businessmen on Monday offered a glimpse of the wide gap that exists between the two sides’ perception of Pakistan’s economic recovery. While the businessmen pressed their case for tax relief, faster refunds and deeper economic reforms, Mr Sharif boasted of the stability his government had pulled off and his intention of converting recovery into growth. The government’s narrative is...
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
Politics Justice Dept. says it has obtained superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center with new details on donor funds By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch June 2, 2026 / 11:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Justice Department said Tuesday it obtained a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Cen...
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Hinson: Prolonged Iran war could be "political liability"
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson acknowledged the U.S.-Iran conflict could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”