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SP cuts tie-up with I-PAC: Akhilesh Yadav cites fund crunch ahead of 2027 UP polls

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced the party has ended its association with political consultancy I-PAC, citing financial constraints rather than electoral performance. Yadav clarified that the decision was due to limited resources, not recent election outcomes, and that the party had engaged I-PAC for early preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Singapore Defers Considering Political Pay Review on Iran War

Singapore will postpone considering an independent panel’s recommendations on the salaries of political office holders until the economic impact of the Iran war becomes clearer, a government minister said.

Did Lionel Messi influence TMC’s defeat in West Bengal?

When Argentine superstar Lionel Messi visited Kolkata in India’s football-crazy state of West Bengal for the first time in September 2011, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) had just come to power after ending the 34-year rule of the Left Front. It was a ‘paribartan’ (change) that was welcomed by the masses and not least by the football fanatics of the state – strictly divided between supporters of Brazil and Argentina and Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – who got to see the legend in...

Other parties running negative campaigns, says Swinney

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Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

ऑपरेशन सिंदूर के एक साल बाद: क्या हम पाकिस्तान पर एयर स्ट्राइक के लिए तैयार हैं? जानें सेना की नई ताकत

Russian forces strike Ukrainian UAV assembly workshops in past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 290 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility, the Defense Ministry reported

Trump set to lift all US sanctions on Iran and free billions in stunning proposed peace deal

Trump set to lift all US sanctions on Iran and free billions in stunning proposed peace dealBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 12:27, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 12:27, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation

President Donald Trump says “Project Freedom,” his newly minted military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz and break an Iranian blockade, is suspended one day after it began. Trump said the pause will help diplomatic talks to end the war brokered by Pakistan. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

No state for women? 9 out of every 10 female candidates lost the 2026 race

No state for women out of every female candidates lost the race

Vijay stakes claim to form government; TVK puts AIADMK deal on hold

Vijay stakes claim to form government TVK puts AIADMK deal on hold

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries

Overnight results from a number of key primary races in the Midwest are being seen as a major test of President Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican base as his party fights to keep control of Congress. In Indiana, a majority of incumbent Republican state senators who faced Trump-backed challengers lost their races. The incumbents were targeted by the president after they voted against his call to change the state's congressional map, a move that would've created two additional GOP-friendly s

From 2024 setback to a wide surge: BJP's comeback gathers pace

From setback to a wide surge BJPs comeback gathers pace

तमिलनाडु: विजय ने सरकार बनाने का दावा पेश किया, कांग्रेस से मिलाया हाथ, AIDMK को दिया झटका

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बिहार में नीतीश के बेटे निशांत को भी मिलेगा मंत्री पद, कल JDU कोटे से ये 12 नेता लेंगे शपथ

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Ukraine attacked TASS photojournalist on purpose — Russian military expert

Andrey Marochko said that Russian frontline journalists are a primary target for Ukrainian military formations since they are the ones showcasing the on-the-ground realities

Kiev cannot intimidate Russian journalists working in special op zone — Russian senator

Igor Kastyukevich said these are brave men and women who value truth above all

Keir Starmer branded 'useless' in scathing takedown over antisemitism crackdown: 'Never takes action!'

Sir Keir Starmer has been branded "useless" by Mike Parry over Labour's "inaction" on the rise of antisemitism in Britain.Speaking to GB News, the broadcaster hit out at the Prime Minister's newly announced crackdown on crimes against the Jewish community, declaring "nothing ever changes".Under new legislation, Iranian proxies which are behind antisemitic attacks on British soil could face up to 14 years in prison.The law, set to be announced in next week's King's Speech, will grant Home Secreta...

Farage insists ‘no case to answer’ on undeclared £5 million gift from donor

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Congress gives insurance to Vijay even as AIADMK shows expression of interest

Congress gives insurance to Vijay even as AIADMK shows expression of interest