The legislators left the decision to Stalin, multiple sources told TOI. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, meanwhile, is understood to have sought governor R V Arlekar’s appointment on Friday.

A US federal trade court ruled against President Trump's 10% global tariffs, deeming them invalid and unauthorized by law. The court found the administration's justification under a 1974 trade law insufficient, a setback for a key trade policy. This decision offers stability to businesses reliant on global supply chains.

What began as a dream Antarctic expedition turned into a global health scare after a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius went undetected for weeks, leaving three passengers dead and others critically ill

Iran War News: The Strait of Hormuz crisis intensified after Iran rejected a US-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling it “flawed” and “politically motivated”. Tehran said the proposal would not solve the ongoing conflict in West Asia and instead accused Washington of attempting to legitimise unlawful actions through the UN.In its statement, Iran maintained that the only solution to the crisis was ending the war, lifting the maritime blockade on Iranian ports and restoring normal movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian mission also appealed to UN member states to reject the draft resolution and avoid supporting it.The proposed resolution was introduced by the United States along with Gulf allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. It aims to defend freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy corridor through which a large share of the world’s oil supply passes. The United States has accused Iran of attacks on commercial vessels, laying sea mines and threatening maritime traffic.The crisis has further deepened regional instability. Reports of missile and drone strikes, attacks on ships and tensions involving Israel have heightened fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf. The Israeli military also reported sirens in northern Israel following a suspected aerial infiltration.Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned against any military action, claiming that attempts by former US President Donald Trump to weaken Tehran had failed. At the same time, diplomatic channels remain active, with mediators reportedly working on a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran.The continuing tensions have had major global economic consequences, including rising oil prices and increased shipping costs. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the centre of the crisis, concerns continue to grow over global trade disruptions and regional security as international diplomatic efforts intensify.