– US and Iran close to one-page memo to end war, Axios reportsTVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form govt11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused heldPunjab twin blasts: NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims roleCongress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil NaduHere are the top 5 stories of the dayUS and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reportsUS and Iran are close to reaching a preliminary agreement to end the war, with discussions focused on a one-page memorandum of understanding, according to an Axios report. The proposed framework would pave the way for more detailed nuclear negotiations and include key measures such as a moratorium on Iran’s nuclear enrichment, potential US sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Follow live updates.TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form governmentTVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the government in the state following his party’s electoral victory. The actor-turned-politician has invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to attend his swearing-in ceremony, with the final schedule pending the governor’s approval. Follow live updates.11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused heldIn a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, an 11-year-old rape victim died by suicide due to trauma, following which the accused was arrested. The minor, who was allegedly sexually assaulted, took the extreme step unable to cope with the trauma. Police have registered a case and taken the accused into custody as investigations continue. Read full story.Punjab twin blasts: CCTV captures man running from Jalandhar site after explosion; NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims roleThe NIA has stepped in to probe twin blasts in Punjab’s Jalandhar, with CCTV footage capturing a man running from one of the blast sites. A Khalistan group has claimed responsibility for the explosions, which have raised security concerns in the state. Officials are analysing the CCTV footage and conducting raids to track down those involved in the attack. Read full story.’Keep communal forces out’: Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil NaduIn a significant political shift, the Congress has dropped the DMK and offered “conditional” support to actor Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, asking the party to “keep communal forces out.” Read full story.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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- US and Iran close to one-page memo to end war, Axios reports
- TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form govt
11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused heldPunjab twin blasts : NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role- Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports
US and Iran are close to reaching a preliminary agreement to end the war, with discussions focused on a one-page memorandum of understanding, according to an Axios report. The proposed framework would pave the way for more detailed nuclear negotiations and include key measures such as a moratorium on Iran’s nuclear enrichment, potential US sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Follow live updates.
TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form government
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the government in the state following his party’s electoral victory. The actor-turned-politician has invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to attend his swearing-in ceremony, with the final schedule pending the governor’s approval. Follow live updates.
11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused held
In a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, an 11-year-old rape victim died by suicide due to trauma, following which the accused was arrested. The minor, who was allegedly sexually assaulted, took the extreme step unable to cope with the trauma. Police have registered a case and taken the accused into custody as investigations continue. Read full story.
Punjab twin blasts: CCTV captures man running from Jalandhar site after explosion; NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role
The NIA has stepped in to probe twin blasts in Punjab’s Jalandhar, with CCTV footage capturing a man running from one of the blast sites. A Khalistan group has claimed responsibility for the explosions, which have raised security concerns in the state. Officials are analysing the CCTV footage and conducting raids to track down those involved in the attack. Read full story.
‘Keep communal forces out’: Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu
In a significant political shift, the Congress has dropped the DMK and offered “conditional” support to actor Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, asking the party to “keep communal forces out.” Read full story.
