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Vijay cabinet list: Home and public admin for TVK chief; PWD for KA Sengottaiyan
TVK leader Vijay is set to take charge of Home and Public Administration portfolios. Key party members are slated for significant roles, including Public Works, Municipal Administration, and Prohibition Enforcement. Other trusted aides are expected to handle Electricity and Commercial Taxes. Congress is likely to secure two ministerial positions, with a junior minister post also considered.
Donald Trump’s border Tsar tells GB News his blunt solution to Britain’s small boat crisis
Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s border Tsar, has told GB News his blunt solution to the small boat migrant crisis blighting Britain. Ben Leo asked: "In the UK we have 200,000 small boat migrants coming on boats, a grim milestone. If that was happening, say in the Gulf of America, you had rubber dinghies coming across, how would you personally deal with it?"“Turn them around," the top US immigration official responded.“If they want to claim asylum, there are certain ways you can go about it. Go to an e...
'Own work like Mughal rulers': BJP snaps at Kejriwal over Aurangzeb jab at PM
A political storm erupted as Arvind Kejriwal compared PM Modi to Aurangzeb over ED raids on a Punjab minister. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu retaliated, calling Kejriwal 'Ahmad Shah Abdali' and accusing the AAP of corruption. BJP leaders dismissed Kejriwal's claims, stating the ED action targets graft, not political vendetta.
Tamil Nadu government formation: Vijay to take oath as chief minister on Sunday
Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set for a major political transition as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Saturday, after his alliance crossed the majority mark required to form the government.According to reports, Lok Bhavan officials said the Governor has handed over the appointment letter to Vijay, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Sunday at 10 am.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click...
Mira Bhayandar Land Row: Maharashtra To Challenge High Court Order
The Maharashtra government has decided to challenge the recent order in the Supreme Court after the court ruled in favour of private entities in a high-stakes land dispute involving nearly 254.88 acres of prime land in Mira Bhayandar, the revenue min
Prospect of three nationalist FMs shows UK has ‘fundamentally’ changed – Swinney
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Kremlin aide believes Trump’s hopes for longer ceasefire with Kiev are unfounded
But a prolonged ceasefire depends not only on US President, but also on the other two parties, Yury Ushakov told
Biden's attorneys make sorry excuse as they try 'to prevent release of classified information tapes,' watchdog claims
Biden's attorneys make sorry excuse as they try 'to prevent release of classified information tapes,' watchdog claimsBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER and JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Published: 16:05, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 16:05, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
World Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule May 9, 2026 / 10:50 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Hungary's Péter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16 years of autocratic rule.Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and seats in Parliament than any other p...
Police force in Georgia town are REINSTATED days after mayor fired entire department after they had a dispute with his wife
Police force in Georgia town are REINSTATED days after mayor fired entire department after they had a dispute with his wife Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive storiesBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 15:49, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 15:50, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Sacrifice etched in BJP's journey': PM Modi's tribute to party workers killed in Bengal
A temporary memorial honouring the slain BJP workers was erected near the stage at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Suvendu Adhikari and his council of ministers took oath earlier in the day. The memorial displayed the names of the “martyrs” along with the districts they belonged to. Shah also shared a video of the memorial and said it had evoked “deep emotions” among party workers present at the oath-taking venue.
Swinney: My family deeply unsettled by anti-immigration protest in constituency
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Keir Starmer names former UK PM Gordon Brown as adviser - Emirates 24|7
Keir Starmer names former UK PM Gordon Brown as adviser Emirates 24|7
Danish rightwing leader asked to form government after Frederiksen fails to form coalition
Denmark king asks Troeld Lund Poulsen to form government after PM struggles to gather supportThe king of Denmark has asked a centre-right politician to try to form a new government after a month-long effort by the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has failed to put together a ruling coalition.The announcement on Friday night shook the political establishment as Frederiksen has been a staple of Danish politics for decades. Her left-leaning party, the Social Democrats, won the plurality of votes...
Vijay gets Governor's clearance to form government in Tamil Nadu, oath at 3.45 pm tomorrow
Vijay gets Governors clearance to form government in Tamil Nadu oath at pm tomorrow
How to watch Twins vs. Guardians: TV channel and streaming options for May 9
The Minnesota Twins will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Cleveland Guardians at 6:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA) gets the start for the Guardians, who are 21-19 this season and first in the AL Central. Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72 ERA) is the expected starter for the Twins, who are 16-23 and fifth in the AL Central.Advertisement
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivals
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivalsCheck out Kalshi's prediction market on the Los Angeles mayoral race HERE By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:04, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 15:13, 9 May 2026 e-mail 60 shares
Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists
Lawyer representing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila tells Al Jazeera they will be 'released to their home countries'.
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HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKathryn ArmstrongPA MediaHMS Dragon is one of the Royal Navy's six Type 45 air destroyersThe Royal Navy is sending a warship to the Middle East where it could join an international mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.HMS Dragon, a type 45 destroyer, will "pre-position" in the region ahead of its "potential role" in what the Ministry of...