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Describing the ceasefire as “unreasonable,” Tehran emphasized its “deep historical distrust” of United States, citing a pattern of repeated violations of commitments. It pointed to three specific breaches: failure to comply with the first clause on a ceasefire in Lebanon, the intrusion of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the denial of Iran’s right to uranium enrichment. Follow live updatesAssembly elestions: 84.42% turnout in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, 86.92% in Puducherry till 5pm Watch ‘WILL TEACH ISRAEL A LESSON’: Iran ‘BLOCKS’ Hormuz; Sends Ships Back After Lebanon Mayhem Voter turnout remained robust in the State Assembly elections as of 5pm, with Assam recording 84.42% participation, Kerala registering 75.01%, and Puducherry leading with an impressive 86.92%, reflecting strong public engagement across regions as polling progressed. Follow live updatesCongress withdraws from Baramati bypoll to pave way for Sunetra PawarThe Congress withdrew its candidate from the Baramati by-election just hours before Thursday’s nomination withdrawal deadline. However, Sunetra Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party will not be elected unopposed, as 22 independent candidates remain in the contest even after the 3 pm cutoff. The move came following an “advisory” from Sharad Pawar, who urged the Congress to step aside and support Sunetra Pawar. Read full storyIsraeli strikes on Beirut kills Hezbollah chief’s nephew Ali Yusuf HarshiIsrael said that it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem in an overnight strike on Beirut, as its attacks on Lebanon continued despite a ceasefire announcement in the US-Israeli war with Iran. The military stated that it had targeted and killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, described as Qassem’s nephew, personal secretary, and a close adviser who played a key role in managing and securing his office. The strike followed Israeli attacks on central Beirut a day earlier, which hit both commercial and residential areas without warning, killing at least 182 people and injuring hundreds, marking the deadliest day in the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Read full storyBSE Sensex tanks over 900 points, Nifty50 below 23,750The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex fell sharply, just a day after recording a historic single-day surge. The Nifty50 slipped below the 23,800 mark and settled at 23,775.10, down 222 points or 0.93%, while the Sensex dropped 900 points during intraday trade before closing at 76,631.65, lower by 931 points or 1.20%. The decline was driven by fading optimism over a potential US-Iran ceasefire, along with other factors that dampened investor sentiment. Among Sensex stocks, Infosys, Adani Ports, UltraTech Cement, HCLTech, and Larsen & Toubro were the top losers, falling by up to 2%, whereas Tata Steel, NTPC, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Power Grid Corporation of India emerged as key gainers. 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. 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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