Shiv Sena factions, split four years ago, are now considering reunification due to the BJP's increasing dominance in Maharashtra. Leaders from both Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde's camps believe the BJP poses an existential threat, weakening regional allies. Calls for unity are growing, with suggestions that a reunion could happen swiftly if Shinde agrees.

Rahul Gandhi urged Congress district presidents to focus on hard work and direct public engagement to revive the party's organizational strength. He emphasized reconnecting with grassroots, standing with the poor, and rebuilding public trust through issue-based politics. Gandhi praised the coordination between Rajasthan Congress leaders as a positive example for the party.

Delhi government has reshuffled over 40 personnel at the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) to boost efficiency and transparency in healthcare. This move, involving doctors, paramedical staff, and administrative employees, follows reports of irregularities. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized accountability, stating negligence won't be tolerated as the administration aims to strengthen the supply chain for essential medical items.

10 million people took part in the preliminary voting overall

According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, power consumption by datacenters in Russia increases by about 18% every year

«The unfriendly actions of the Romanian authorities will not go unanswered,» Maria Zakharova stated

A protest was issued in connection with the latest barbaric plans of the Lithuanian authorities to dismantle a burial site holding Soviet soldiers and officers in the city of Vievis

The tanker will be placed in a no-flight area

Vickrum Digwa, 23, stabbed stranger Henry Nowak, 18, six times with an eight-inch blade he had been carrying in Southampton city centre last December.

The Government has finally published 1,500 pages of material covering Peter Mandelson's disastrous appointment as US ambassador.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa and new husband Callum Turner will tie the knot again this weekend in a glamorous no expense spared three-day Sicilian extravaganza.

A historic fishing boat that reflects the impact of Japanese internment on B.C.'s fishing industry is nearing the end of a long restoration project in Delta — but the community group behind it says the vessel still has no permanent home.

Nepal's RSP chief visits New Delhi for talks amid protests over PM Shah's remark about Nepal encroaching on Indian land. The statement, clarified by officials as referring to local cross-border occupation, has intensified existing irritants in India-Nepal relations, including trade disputes and treaty clarifications.

Prime Minister Modi voiced concerns to Myanmar's President over armed group activities near the India border and the conflict's impact on Indian communities. He urged Myanmar to prevent harm to Indian civilians during military operations and discussed the repatriation of refugees. Connectivity projects and cyber scam victims were also addressed.

The American, a 23-time grand slam champion, will play doubles at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London next week almost four years after her last competitive match.

Iran has severed all diplomatic talks with the United States, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire by bombing its proxy militia Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Knife-obsessed Vickrum Digwa, 23, stabbed stranger Henry Nowak, 18, six times with an eight-inch blade he had been carrying in Southampton city centre last December.

Blake Lively is pulling her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni back to court on Monday as she seeks damages just weeks after their contentious lawsuit was settled.

The Government has finally published a thousand pages of incendiary material covering the New Labour architect's disastrous appointment.

Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year’s race harder to predict.

[Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years.

A 20-year-old Singapore motorcyclist who was riding to Port Dickson was killed after an out-of-control lorry struck him along an expressway on Sunday (May 21) morning.In a media statement issued on Sunday afternoon, Batu Pahat police chief Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the incident happened at about 5am at the 82.4km mark of the North-South Expressway near Batu Pahat. The Singaporean rider, Lutfi Adib Yusof, encountered a breakdown and had stopped on the emergency lane of the expressway, said Assistant Commissioner of Police Shahrulanuar.«He was suddenly hit by a lorry from the same direction which was believed to have lost control before the accident occured,» the police chief said.He added that Lutfi suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced dead on the way to the Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital.The 45-year-old male lorry driver, a Malaysian, did not suffer any injuries. Police investigations are ongoing. [[nid:737102]]editor@asiaone.com 

As Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Malawi issued a strong warning over what it describes as increasingly aggressive tactics by the tobacco and nicotine industry to lure children and young people into addiction. Marking the global observance under the theme “Unmask […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi Sounds Alarm as Tobacco Industry Targets Youth, Urges Nation to ‘Unmask the Appeal’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Around 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the seismic swarm that began early yesterday morning, approximately 3 kilometers west of Húsmúli in the Hellisheiði area.

An Icelandair flight to Zurich was canceled this morning. According to the Isavia website, the aircraft had been scheduled to depart at 7:20 a.m.

Actor Vijay has declared the Tamil Nadu political landscape a direct contest between his party and the DMK, criticizing «family politics.» Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions saw US strikes on Iranian facilities after a drone incident. K Annamalai's Delhi visit fuels speculation about a potential new political direction, while India and the US are nearing an interim trade deal.

The National Medical Commission's ethics board has deferred a decision on patient appeals to the health ministry, after rejecting hundreds for five years. This follows an RTI activist's challenge to the board's interpretation of the NMC Act, which he claims illegally barred patients from appealing state medical council decisions.

DK Shivakumar takes the helm as Karnataka's new Chief Minister, facing a daunting array of challenges beyond his renowned firefighting skills. He must navigate complex factional tensions, manage caste expectations, address fiscal pressures, and prove his governance capabilities. The success of his tenure hinges on balancing these demands and establishing his authority.

Marina Chekurova noted that banks had maintained a high level of profitability during the first quarter of 2026