Tamil Nadu Raises Liquor Store Staff Wages to Curb Illegal Bottle Overcharging

Trump says Meloni's refusal to back US on Iran has soured their relationship

US President Donald Trump publicly stated that his relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has soured after she declined to support the United States in its conflict with Iran. Trump described Meloni as a 'nice person' but made clear her stance had damaged their ties. The remarks follow earlier controversy in which Trump claimed Meloni had asked him for a photograph. In response, the Italian government announced it would no longer engage with Trump's provocative posts on social media. Meloni's office also declined to comment ahead of their anticipated meeting at the upcoming NATO summit.

Iran Official Warns of Possible War Return, Says Country Is Prepared

Senior Iranian official Esmail Baghaei has warned that a return to war remains a possibility and that Iran is prepared for such a scenario. Baghaei cited the fact that Iran has been attacked twice by the United States during ongoing diplomatic talks. He argued that these past attacks provide no assurance that further strikes will not occur. The statement reflects heightened tensions between Iran and the US despite active negotiations between the two sides.

Four States Sign Deal to Resolve 50-Year Narmada Water Payment Dispute

The chief ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh signed an agreement to settle a long-standing financial dispute over the Narmada river. The deal was reached in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Water Resources Minister CR Patil. The dispute had remained unresolved for approximately five decades. The agreement marks a significant step in inter-state water resource cooperation facilitated by the central government.

Woman stabbed multiple times inside Goa hospital