Vijay attacked “family politics” in his first major rally and asserted DMK–TVK as the main contest in Tamil Nadu. US strikes Iranian radar & drone facilities after reported drone downing, escalating tensions in the region. K Annamalai hinted at a possible new political direction, fuelling speculation about his exit from BJP. India and US moved…

NEW DELHI: The first phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal was marred with violence, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.On the eve of polling day, crude bombs were allegedly hurled in Murshidabad, injuring at least one person.The victim told news agency ANI, “I had stepped out yesterday to offer Namaz at around…

NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday courted controversy after the opposition accused him of arriving “drunk” at the legislative assembly.Leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, demanded an immediate alco-meter and dope test of the chief minister and all MLAs during the ongoing session of the assembly.BJP MP Swati…