Evening news wrap: Suvendu Adhikari to become West Bengal CM; TVK’s Vijay gets majority in Tamil Nadu & more | India News

BJP picked Suvendu Adhikari as its West Bengal legislative party leader, who is now set to become the state’s first BJP chief minister. Vijay’s TVK secured the numbers to form the Tamil Nadu government after VCK, CPI and CPI(M) extended support and shall be meeting the Tamil Nadu governor to stake claims for CM position….

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Shanmugam warns CPM to reconsider support if TVK inducts AIADMK rebels into cabinet

NEW DELHI: The CPM on Tuesday said it would reconsider its support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu if the ruling party accommodates the rebel faction of the AIADMK in the Cabinet.Addressing a press conference in Tiruvarur, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam said, “I think the TVK will not go to…

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Meta buys into Kunal’s Cred, names him Shah of WhatsApp | India News

The land of WhatsApp uncles and ubiquitous ‘Good morning’ messages has given the blockbuster messaging platform its next global head, with Meta Platforms elevating Cred founder Kunal Shah to a senior role at the Facebook parent.Meta is also investing $900 million (about Rs 8,550 crore) in Cred through a mix of primary and secondary share…

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OFFSIDE: A not-so-brief guide to the Round of 32 | Football News

Hello and welcome to another day of Offside. The group stages are done and dusted and now we get the business end of the tournament, the World Cup’s first-ever round of 32. And it has been a long ride so far as we’ve suffered through insane sleep deficit repetitive ads and some football. The calculations…

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Woman cannot claim maintenance as ‘wife’ from second man if she hasn’t divorced first husband: Allahabad HC

NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court, on July 10, ruled that a man is not liable to pay maintenance to a woman as his ‘wife’ if she began living with him without divorcing her first husband, while dismissing a woman’s maintenance claim against her partner.What was the dispute aboutAs per the court order, the case…

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FIFA World Cup: Edin Džeko scripts history as the oldest outfield player in a knockout match, but record may last only a day | Football News

Bosnia’s Edin Dzeko (11) reacts during the World Cup Round of 32 match against the United States. (AP Photo) Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history despite his side facing an uphill battle against the United States in their Round of 32 clash, becoming the oldest outfield…

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Former World No 5 Eugenie Bouchard opens up on surviving in London’s Heat; tennis glam-queen gears up for BBC Wimbledon 2026 debut | International Sports News

Eugenie Bouchard (Image via Getty Images) Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has shared her surprise at the hot weather in London ahead of the Wimbledon Championships 2026. The Canadian tennis star, who has joined the BBC’s team for this year’s tournament, admitted that she found the heat more difficult to handle than expected.Bouchard, who now…

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US waives sanctions on Iranian crude: Here’s why Indian refiners are still hesistant to buy it

A temporary US sanctions waiver has put Iranian oil back on the table, but will Indian refiners return as buyers?While Washington has given Iran a 60-day window to export crude, Indian refiners are unlikely to rush back for those barrels. Most of their oil purchases for the coming months have already been booked, with state-run…

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Bjp 2027 Elections: Too Maach! BJP angles for more gains in 2027 | India News

Party Looks To Stay On The Up In UP, Get Upper Hand In Punjab Even before the last votes were cast in this round of assembly polls, PM Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin were in Uttar Pradesh on April 28. They were mobilising popular support and attacking the opposition for defeating the Centre’s…

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Japanese proverb of the day: “He who runs after two hares will…” |

Japanese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Japanese proverbs have long been admired for their simplicity, wisdom and ability to communicate profound life lessons through vivid imagery. Passed down through generations, these sayings reflect the values, experiences and observations of Japanese culture. Whether discussing patience, perseverance, humility or discipline, Japanese proverbs often provide practical guidance…

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