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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Ashtikar is the first among the six rebel MPs to publicly confirm that he is joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Explaining his decision, Ashtikar said development work in his constituency was being affected due to a lack of funds.
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From No. 2 To ‘Fall Guy’: Abhishek Banerjee Faces TMC’s Meltdown
As splits in its legislature and parliamentary units create an existential crisis for Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, it is her nephew Abhishek Banerjee who faces the brunt of the unravelling, putting his political future squarely at stake. Separately, in Maharashtra, rebel Sena (UBT) MPs face significant hurdles in their bid to replicate Eknath Shinde’s 2022 revolt against Uddhav Thackeray.
On Yoga Day, PM Modi Leads Thousands At Kolkata’s Red Road
Thousands joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a mass yoga session at Kolkata’s Red Road to mark International Yoga Day, even as the political temperature in Bengal remains high amid the TMC’s internal crisis.
Iran-US Delegations Arrive In Switzerland Amid Hormuz Dispute
Iranian and American delegations have arrived in Switzerland for fresh talks, even as disputes continue over passage through the Strait of Hormuz — with vessels now required to fill out a formal permit form before crossing the strait.
World Cup: Curacao’s Goalkeeper Breaks Record
Curacao’s Eloy Room, a goalkeeper currently without a club, has broken a World Cup record, adding an unlikely feather to the tournament’s growing list of underdog stories.
