In the latest news updates, the Lok Sabha polls are heating up as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are actively wooing the Rajbanshi community in West Bengal. Experts have pointed out that the Rajbanshi community, concentrated in north Bengal, can have a significant influence on election results in around 20 assembly seats across five districts in the region.
Meanwhile, in other news, Jairam Ramesh has claimed betrayal by Himanta Biswa Sarma, stating that the leader was one of the first to jump ship and join the BJP. The political landscape is also seeing shifts in Bihar, as Ahmad Ashfaque Karim, who hoped to contest the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, has quit the RJD after the constituency went to the Congress as part of a seat-sharing agreement.
On the international front, a chilling video has emerged showing an Australian man bravely blocking an attacker in a stabbing incident at a shopping center in Sydney, where nine people lost their lives. Additionally, a heartwarming story from Ireland showcases a viral TikTok video of a Barack Obama-themed gas station, bringing a slice of Americana to the country.
As the news unfolds, stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in politics, crime, and world events.