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बंगाल में कैसा होगा बीजेपी का पहला मंत्रिमंडल, जानिए कौन-कौन नेता बन सकते हैं मंत्री

Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week. All eyes will be on Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts said with an advance team already in Beijing, Trump’s travel will likely proceed even without an end to hostilities in the Middle East. What’s on the agenda for the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies? ‘Board of Trade’ US officials will li...

8th Pay Commission: The family unit formula behind salary revisions of govt employees

th Pay Commission The family unit formula behind salary revisions of govt employees

Small is Big as minor political players play hard to get in Tamil Nadu powerplay

Small is Big as minor political players play hard to get in Tamil Nadu powerplay

Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting

Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts

Lancashire and Middlesex: How county cricket's fallen giants turned mutinous

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.They are two of the biggest counties in English cricket, rich in tradition and success. But now the once mighty Lancashire and Middlesex languish in the second division of the County Championship amid accusations of poor management and blurred priorities.Advertisement

Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.

ED raids businessman linked to Punjab AAP chief in fake land papers case

ED raids businessman linked to Punjab AAP chief in fake land papers case

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaReform UK has made significant gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.The polls across Scotland, Wales and 136 English councils are the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election and a key test for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The full picture will emerge later as most co...

Who will govern Tamil Nadu? TVK MLAs threaten mass resignation; AIADMK MLAs holed up in resort

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought proof of support, sparking criticism from TVK allies who demand a floor test. Meanwhile, DMK and AIADMK are reportedly exploring an alliance to counter TVK's surge.

Australian sex offender jailed for grooming a 14-year-old girl for sex found dead in a Bali hotel room

Australian sex offender jailed for grooming a 14-year-old girl for sex found dead in a Bali hotel roomSex offender found dead in Bali hotel roomREAD MORE: Aussie expat slammed over disrespectful move in BaliBy ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:56, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 04:56, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

हावड़ा-शिवपुर हिंसा के नए वीडियो से हड़कंप, 'धार्मिक' नारे लगाते दिखे उपद्रवी

जंग के बीच ट्रंप को बड़ा झटका... 10% टैरिफ भी हुआ रद्द, कोर्ट का फैसला!

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tensionJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoão Fellet and Rute PinaBBC BrasilGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva greet each other at the White House in Washington on Thursday in this handout photo from the Brazilian government.Despite the recent history of tension between Brazil and the United States, Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Do...

Take Pak citizenship: Congress leader to Dhurandhar critic over propaganda claim

Take Pak citizenship Congress leader to Dhurandhar critic over propaganda claim

Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains

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सऊदी और कुवैत ने अमेरिकी जेट्स के लिए एयरस्पेस और एयरबेस पर बैन हटाया, ईरान पर तेज होंगे हमले?

बंगाल में मुख्यमंत्री से मंत्री तक कौन बनेगा? शुभेंदु,रूपा गांगुली, अग्निमित्रा समेत ये दावेदार

Trump: Iran strikes are just a love tap

Trump: Iran strikes are just a love tap

Senate lauds courage, sacrifices of armed forces

• Resolution lauds civilian and military leadership, national unity during Marka-i-Haq• Naqvi states India ‘pleaded for a ceasefire’ through US but Pakistan ‘agreed to truce after teaching a lesson’• Info minister says dreams of ‘Indian hegemony in S. Asia shattered’ in a few hours ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution paying tribute to the “exemplary sacrifices, courage and dedication” of the country’s armed forces, security institutions and the entire nation for the protection...