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Evening news wrap 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 closer to finalising the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement.Russia condemned France for detaining an oil tanker, calling it illegal.Here are the top stories of the day:Vijay targets ‘family politics’ in first big rally, declares DMK–TVK main contestCM C Joseph Vijay declared that the political battle in Tamil Nadu is now “only between TVK and DMK”, speaking at his first major rally after the party’s electoral win. He accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of promoting family politics and said his government would focus on state rights, secularism and public welfare. Read full storyUS-Iran strikes escalate as Kuwait reports missile interceptions Tensions in the Middle East intensified after the United States said it carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities following Iran’s reported downing of a US drone. Iran claimed it retaliated with its own attacks, while Kuwait said it intercepted incoming missiles and drones. Follow live updatesK Annamalai hints at ‘new political course’ amid buzz over exit from BJPK Annamalai has sparked fresh speculation over his political future after he left for Delhi and declined to rule out launching a new political outfit. “Please wait. We will sit down and talk in two days,” he said, without giving details. Read full storyIndia, US inch closer to interim trade deal as final talks begin in DelhiIndia and the United States are moving closer to signing the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement, with most key issues already settled, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said. A US delegation led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch has arrived in New Delhi for talks scheduled between June 2 and 4. Read full storyRussia slams France after oil tanker seizure, calls action ‘illegal’ Russia condemned the detention of a Russian-linked oil tanker by France in the Atlantic, calling the move illegal and accusing Paris of escalating tensions. The tanker Tagor, suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to bypass sanctions over the Ukraine war, was intercepted in international waters with support from allies. Read full storyAbout 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. 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