Amid Tamil Nadu govt formation drama, TVK says AMMK’s Kamaraj backed Vijay in letter, rebuts Dhinakaran’s claim

Earlier, Dhinakaran claimed the letter supporting TVK is a case of ‘horse trading’ and forgery. He reaffirmed that AMMK's lone MLA-elect, Kamaraj S, remains loyal to the NDA and AIADMK. Dhinakaran officially backed AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) for the CM post.

from mint - politics Earlier, Dhinakaran claimed the letter supporting TVK is a case of ‘horse trading’ and forgery. He reaffirmed that AMMK's lone MLA-elect, Kamaraj S, remains loyal to the NDA and AIADMK. Dhinakaran officially backed AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) for the CM post.

Catholic Diocese Fights US Effort to Seize Land for Border Wall

A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is in court opposing the Trump administration’s effort to seize church property to construct more fencing along the southern border, accusing US officials of religious freedom violations.

from mint - politics A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is in court opposing the Trump administration’s effort to seize church property to construct more fencing along the southern border, accusing US officials of religious freedom violations.

Who will be BJP's first-ever Bengal CM? Amit Shah in Kolkata today for crucial meeting with new MLAs

The BJP scripted history by winning 207 seats in the 294-member Bengal assembly effectively ending Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's 15-year-rule in the state. The Governor of West Bengal, RN Ravi, dissolved the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal on 7 May.

from mint - politics The BJP scripted history by winning 207 seats in the 294-member Bengal assembly effectively ending Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's 15-year-rule in the state. The Governor of West Bengal, RN Ravi, dissolved the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal on 7 May.

Pentagon Watchdog Declines to Probe Kid Rock Flights

The Defense Department’s independent watchdog is declining to investigate a US Army helicopter flight near the home of musician Kid Rock and at a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump, according to a letter from the Pentagon’s new inspector general.

from mint - politics The Defense Department’s independent watchdog is declining to investigate a US Army helicopter flight near the home of musician Kid Rock and at a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump, according to a letter from the Pentagon’s new inspector general.

Ukraine Looks Beyond Summer Offensive to a Crucial Winter in the War

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is asking Western allies to speed up deliveries of air-defense systems and interceptor missiles to prepare for another winter of intense bombing that could prove to be the next critical moment in Kyiv’s battle to resist the Russian invasion.

from mint - politics Volodymyr Zelenskiy is asking Western allies to speed up deliveries of air-defense systems and interceptor missiles to prepare for another winter of intense bombing that could prove to be the next critical moment in Kyiv’s battle to resist the Russian invasion.

‘Zero tolerance’ approach toward post-poll violence in Bengal: CEC Gyanesh Kumar directs security officials

Unknown miscreants vandalised the TMC office, leaving the premises heavily damaged, with furniture, flags, posters and banners torn down.

from mint - politics Unknown miscreants vandalised the TMC office, leaving the premises heavily damaged, with furniture, flags, posters and banners torn down.

US Seeks Support Via the UN to Break Iran’s Hormuz Chokehold

The US and its allies are pushing a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would open the door to sanctions or even military action if Iran doesn’t ease its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.

from mint - politics The US and its allies are pushing a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would open the door to sanctions or even military action if Iran doesn’t ease its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Set to Enter Talks to Join EU’s €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Plan

The UK is set to enter talks to join the European Union’s €90 billion ($105 billion) Ukraine loan plan, underlining what the British government describes as “growing defense ties” between London and Brussels.

from mint - politics The UK is set to enter talks to join the European Union’s €90 billion ($105 billion) Ukraine loan plan, underlining what the British government describes as “growing defense ties” between London and Brussels.

Setback for TMC ahead of Bengal polls result? SC rules central govt employees can stay as counting staff

Supreme Court has ruled that central government employees can remain as counting supervisors in West Bengal's assembly elections, rejecting the TMC's legal challenge in a significant setback for Mamata Banerjee's party ahead of the vote count.

from mint - politics Supreme Court has ruled that central government employees can remain as counting supervisors in West Bengal's assembly elections, rejecting the TMC's legal challenge in a significant setback for Mamata Banerjee's party ahead of the vote count.

Japan’s Takaichi to Revamp Indo-Pacific Vision in Vietnam Speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday will use a speech in Vietnam to lay out her vision for the Indo-Pacific, as she seeks to bolster economic and security ties across the region in a move that could counter an increasingly assertive China.

from mint - politics Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday will use a speech in Vietnam to lay out her vision for the Indo-Pacific, as she seeks to bolster economic and security ties across the region in a move that could counter an increasingly assertive China.

Hegseth Calls Amodei a ‘Lunatic’ and Defends Pentagon Use of AI

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US doesn’t let artificial intelligence make lethal targeting decisions even as he called Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei an “ideological lunatic” after a recent spat over military use of the company’s chatbot.

from mint - politics Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US doesn’t let artificial intelligence make lethal targeting decisions even as he called Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei an “ideological lunatic” after a recent spat over military use of the company’s chatbot.

Trump Presses Putin on Ukraine Deal, Rebuffs Iran Nuclear Offer

US President Donald Trump said he encouraged Vladimir Putin to conclude his war in Ukraine and rebuffed an offer from his Russian counterpart to help secure Iran’s nuclear material.

from mint - politics US President Donald Trump said he encouraged Vladimir Putin to conclude his war in Ukraine and rebuffed an offer from his Russian counterpart to help secure Iran’s nuclear material.

Mexico Says US Intelligence Aided in Capture of Cartel Boss

Mexico leaned on US intelligence to arrest an alleged cartel boss with a $5 million bounty on his head, although officials stressed that no foreign agents were on the ground for the operation.

from mint - politics Mexico leaned on US intelligence to arrest an alleged cartel boss with a $5 million bounty on his head, although officials stressed that no foreign agents were on the ground for the operation.

White House Says Trump Discussing Iranian Proposal With Aides

The White House said US officials are discussing Iran’s latest proposal but maintained red lines on any deal to end the eight-week war, including preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

from mint - politics The White House said US officials are discussing Iran’s latest proposal but maintained red lines on any deal to end the eight-week war, including preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Australia’s Wong Heads to Japan, China and Korea to Talk Energy

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will head to Japan, China and South Korea this week to talk energy supplies, ahead of the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expected visit to the continent in early May.

from mint - politics Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will head to Japan, China and South Korea this week to talk energy supplies, ahead of the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expected visit to the continent in early May.

K Kavitha launches Telangana Rashtra Sena, 7 months after breaking from father's BRS

K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter Kavitha has launched Telangana Rashtra Sena, her own political party, seven months after resigning from the BRS over differences with party leadership.

from mint - politics K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter Kavitha has launched Telangana Rashtra Sena, her own political party, seven months after resigning from the BRS over differences with party leadership.

Venezuela, US in Talks to Bring Opposition Onto Central Bank Board

Venezuela and US officials are in talks to incorporate political opposition and independent members to the board of the South American country’s central bank, a key potential step toward power-sharing to help root out corruption.

from mint - politics Venezuela and US officials are in talks to incorporate political opposition and independent members to the board of the South American country’s central bank, a key potential step toward power-sharing to help root out corruption.

House GOP Leaders Unveil New Spy Powers Plan, Seek Party Unity

House Republicans unveiled their latest plan to extend a US spy powers tool after a week of rebellion from privacy hawks forced leadership to settle for a 10-day extension as they worked through negotiations.

from mint - politics House Republicans unveiled their latest plan to extend a US spy powers tool after a week of rebellion from privacy hawks forced leadership to settle for a 10-day extension as they worked through negotiations.

CIA Agents’ Deaths in Mexico Rekindle Security Tensions With US

The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico threatens to escalate tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement.

from mint - politics The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico threatens to escalate tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement.

EU Seeks to Defuse Squabble With Turkey Over Von der Leyen Gaffe

The European Union sought to ease tensions with Turkey after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen named the country alongside Russia and China, creating the impression that the NATO partner was seen as a potential threat.

from mint - politics The European Union sought to ease tensions with Turkey after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen named the country alongside Russia and China, creating the impression that the NATO partner was seen as a potential threat.