May 19, 2026
Journalist Kidnapped: US Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson from Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq | World News

Journalist Kidnapped: US Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson from Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq | World News

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week…

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NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, claiming that had chief minister MK Stalin had “full power,” the Tirunelveli event would not have been allowed to take place. In a big claim, Vijay also said that the “real Congress” was aligned with the TVK.”The CM would have put some kind of obstacle and prevented us from coming. But now, this is a caretaker government as it is called, and he’s a CM without authority,” Vijay was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Watch Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: M.K. Stalin vs AIADMK — Will Vijay Be the X-Factor? Follow assembly election 2026 coverage hereLabeling the DMK-led front a “cash-box alliance,” the actor-turned-politician alleged it was stitched together with “looted” funds. He further claimed the partners lack cohesion, saying members of the alliance “wouldn’t even vote for one another.”In a jibe at the Congress, Vijay accused the DMK of having “bought over” the grand-old party’s Tamil Nadu unit with “crores,” while insisting that the “real Congress” is aligned with the TVK.Underscoring the importance of upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections for his party’s, he added: “For others, this may just be an election, but for those in the TVK, it is an emotion.”In Tamil Nadu, the main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). Vijay, making his electoral debut with TVK, is aiming to turn the contest into a three-cornered fight.The state will vote on April 23 and the results will be announced on May 4.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push After US, Iran Strike Ceasefire In West AsiaIndia Welcomes US-Iran Peace Push But Warns Against Further Disruption In Hormuz Supply Chain RouteFour Killed in Fresh Manipur Violence After Months of Calm; Probe Handed to NIACeasefire No Guarantee: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Urgent Exit Advisory For Citizens In IranIndia-US Ties Gain Momentum As Sergio Gor Meets Donald Trump, Vikram Misri Begins Crucial VisitPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Draft Tweet On US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Row Over Diplomatic CredibilityIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions Rise123PhotostoriesInside Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ₹8 crore Pune residence that defines modern luxuryWhat is your power word for the week; based on your birth numberFrom nutrition to toxicity: Why overdosing on vitamin-rich superfoods can harm your eyes, and what expert recommends insteadMumbai’s first driverless pod taxi: 8.85-km network with 22 stations to ease congestion in BKC10 frozen foods you should throw away from your kitchen pantryVaibhav Sooryavanshi: 5 things teens can learn from the young cricket sensationWhat blocks your wealth according to numerologyIBS is disrupting your life: Doctor-recommended diet and lifestyle changes that actually relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms10 years on, Barapullah III still unfinished: 8.5-acre land dispute stalls key Delhi bridge projectSamay Raina recalls suffering from an anxiety attack amid India’s Got Latent controversy; says, “I took half a bottle of sleeping pills, felt like my heart could stop anytime”123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtMHT CET Admit cardBengal PollIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date

NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, claiming that had chief minister MK Stalin had “full power,” the Tirunelveli event would not have been allowed to take place. In a big claim, Vijay also said that the “real Congress” was aligned with the TVK.”The CM would have put some kind of obstacle and prevented us from coming. But now, this is a caretaker government as it is called, and he’s a CM without authority,” Vijay was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Watch Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: M.K. Stalin vs AIADMK — Will Vijay Be the X-Factor? Follow assembly election 2026 coverage hereLabeling the DMK-led front a “cash-box alliance,” the actor-turned-politician alleged it was stitched together with “looted” funds. He further claimed the partners lack cohesion, saying members of the alliance “wouldn’t even vote for one another.”In a jibe at the Congress, Vijay accused the DMK of having “bought over” the grand-old party’s Tamil Nadu unit with “crores,” while insisting that the “real Congress” is aligned with the TVK.Underscoring the importance of upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections for his party’s, he added: “For others, this may just be an election, but for those in the TVK, it is an emotion.”In Tamil Nadu, the main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). Vijay, making his electoral debut with TVK, is aiming to turn the contest into a three-cornered fight.The state will vote on April 23 and the results will be announced on May 4.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push After US, Iran Strike Ceasefire In West AsiaIndia Welcomes US-Iran Peace Push But Warns Against Further Disruption In Hormuz Supply Chain RouteFour Killed in Fresh Manipur Violence After Months of Calm; Probe Handed to NIACeasefire No Guarantee: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Urgent Exit Advisory For Citizens In IranIndia-US Ties Gain Momentum As Sergio Gor Meets Donald Trump, Vikram Misri Begins Crucial VisitPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Draft Tweet On US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Row Over Diplomatic CredibilityIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions Rise123PhotostoriesInside Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ₹8 crore Pune residence that defines modern luxuryWhat is your power word for the week; based on your birth numberFrom nutrition to toxicity: Why overdosing on vitamin-rich superfoods can harm your eyes, and what expert recommends insteadMumbai’s first driverless pod taxi: 8.85-km network with 22 stations to ease congestion in BKC10 frozen foods you should throw away from your kitchen pantryVaibhav Sooryavanshi: 5 things teens can learn from the young cricket sensationWhat blocks your wealth according to numerologyIBS is disrupting your life: Doctor-recommended diet and lifestyle changes that actually relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms10 years on, Barapullah III still unfinished: 8.5-acre land dispute stalls key Delhi bridge projectSamay Raina recalls suffering from an anxiety attack amid India’s Got Latent controversy; says, “I took half a bottle of sleeping pills, felt like my heart could stop anytime”123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtMHT CET Admit cardBengal PollIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date

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NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, claiming that had chief minister MK Stalin had “full power,” the Tirunelveli event would not have been allowed to take place. In a big claim, Vijay also said that the “real Congress” was aligned…

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Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

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Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs…

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Samay Raina reveals Ranveer Allahbadia asked that ‘parent’ question 8 times on India’s Got Latent: ‘Yeh toh bohot gandi baatein kari’ | Hindi Movie News

Samay Raina reveals Ranveer Allahbadia asked that ‘parent’ question 8 times on India’s Got Latent: ‘Yeh toh bohot gandi baatein kari’ | Hindi Movie News

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Samay Raina has addressed the India’s Got Latent controversy in his own trademark style—through humour. In his latest stand-up special, Samay Raina Still Alive, he candidly revisits the incident that sparked backlash after Ranveer Allahbadia posed a question that many viewers found inappropriate. During the set, Samay revealed that the question had actually been repeated…

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Optical illusion personality test: Baby, couple, trees? What you see first reveals if you enjoy being alone, with few people, or love changes in life

Optical illusion personality test: Baby, couple, trees? What you see first reveals if you enjoy being alone, with few people, or love changes in life

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Photo credit: The Bright Side If you are active on social media, you might have come across weird images that people can interpret differently. Such images trick the eyes. And since some of them are based on psychological principles, they help in decoding a person’s true nature within seconds, and so such images are aptly…

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‘False and not based in fact’: Amazon pushes back on reports of another round of layoffs in May

‘False and not based in fact’: Amazon pushes back on reports of another round of layoffs in May

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Amazon may be planning another round of layoffs in May 2026, potentially affecting around 14,000 employees globally. The cuts are expected to primarily target white-collar workers and mid-level management at job levels L5 through L7, across divisions including AWS, retail, and human resources. This would be Amazon’s third major reduction in under a year, following…

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‘Rattled Congress’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar clarifies assets charge, says INDIA bloc inevitable in Kerala | India News

‘Rattled Congress’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar clarifies assets charge, says INDIA bloc inevitable in Kerala | India News

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NEW DELHI: A day before the polling in Kerala, BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday dismissed Congress allegations that he failed to disclose assets in his election affidavit, calling the charge a “sad, desperate effort” by a “scared” opposition to divert attention from development. The former union minister also claimed that it was the last…

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Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

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The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed that…

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CEC’s response was ‘get lost’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien details ‘7‑minute’ meeting with Gyanesh Kumar

CEC’s response was ‘get lost’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien details ‘7‑minute’ meeting with Gyanesh Kumar

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: After a short and stormy meeting with the Election Commission on Wednesday, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came out swinging, calling Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “a chor, a criminal” and accusing him of a “partisan attitude.” According to TMC leaders, the “seven-minute” meeting ended abruptly with the…

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AIADMK’s Palaniswami Criticizes Stalin Over Employment Shortfall: From 5.5 Lakh Promised Jobs to Just 94,000 | India News

AIADMK’s Palaniswami Criticizes Stalin Over Employment Shortfall: From 5.5 Lakh Promised Jobs to Just 94,000 | India News

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‘Promised 5.5 lakh jobs, gave only 94,000’: AIADMK’s Palaniswami attacks Stalin on employment AIADMK chief Palaniswami on Wednesday attacked chief minister M K Stalin over his government’s employment record, alleging that the DMK had promised to fill 5.5 lakh vacancies but had only provided job orders to 94,000 persons so far.“CM Stalin promised to fill…

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Rajinikanth REACTS to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ delay; ‘Jailer 2’ actor shares advice for youth, ‘Stay away from drugs’

Rajinikanth REACTS to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ delay; ‘Jailer 2’ actor shares advice for youth, ‘Stay away from drugs’

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Superstar Rajinikanth spoke to the media at Chennai airport. He declined to comment on Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ delay. Rajinikanth urged young people to focus on education and their future. He strongly advised against drugs and alcohol, emphasizing the impact on families. The actor is busy with upcoming projects including ‘Jailer 2’. Rajinikanth recently interacted…

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