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'Can even become US president': EPS takes dig at Vijay's 'PM ambitions'

AIADMK's EPS Mocks TVK Leaders' Push to Project Actor Vijay as Future PM

TVK leaders Aadhav Arjuna and Sarathkumar have publicly advocated for actor-turned-politician Vijay to be considered for the Prime Minister's post. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami responded with sharp sarcasm, quipping that Vijay could even replace US President Donald Trump. EPS's remarks were widely seen as a jab at TVK's perceived overreach in projecting a relatively new political entrant for the country's top executive role. The exchange highlights the growing political rivalry between the TVK and AIADMK camps in Tamil Nadu.

UN Warns Millions in Kolkata and Mumbai Face Home Loss from Rising Seas

A United Nations report released on Monday has warned that millions of residents in Kolkata and Mumbai are at risk of losing their homes due to rising sea levels. The report highlights that coastal cities are already experiencing damage to critical urban infrastructure, including water systems, transport networks, and energy grids. Buildings and groundwater resources in these cities are also being adversely affected. The findings underscore the growing threat that climate-driven sea level rise poses to densely populated urban centres in India.

Senior AIMIM Leader Syed Asim Waqar Set to Join Congress in Delhi

Syed Asim Waqar, a long-serving leader of Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, is expected to switch allegiance to the Congress party. The move is anticipated to take place in Delhi on Wednesday. Waqar has been associated with AIMIM for nearly a decade, making his departure a significant setback for the party. The development is seen as a blow to Owaisi's political outfit amid ongoing competition for minority voter support.