Chennai: AIADMK With rival factions laying claim to the post of legislative party leader in the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly, it appears to be headed for a vertical split.AIADMK General Secretary immediately after the newly elected MLAs took oath on Monday Edappadi K Palaniswami A letter was submitted to Protem Speaker MV Karuppaiah demanding recognition of him as the legislature party leader and Thalavai Sundaram as the party whip. Later, the faction led by C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani submitted separate representations to the Protem Speaker to recognize Velumani as the legislature party leader and C Vijayabaskar as the whip. AIADMK sources said that with an eye on an alliance with TVK, the Velumani-Shanmugam camp is trying to garner the support of at least 32 MLAs to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law. “There are plans to remove Edappadi K Palaniswami from the post of general secretary,” a source said. Secretariat sources said the EPS faction currently has the support of about 20 of the 47 AIADMK MLAs, while the Velumani-Shanmugam camp has the support of most of the remaining MLAs. Despite the numbers favoring the rebels, officials indicated that Epps may still have an advantage because he is the party general secretary. “Palaniswami argued before the pro tem speaker that as AIADMK general secretary, he alone is authorized to act as the leader of the legislature party and party rules support his claim,” sources said.“However, the rival camp insisted that only a formal meeting of AIADMK MLAs could elect the leader. They submitted signatures of around 30 MLAs supporting Velumani.” Given the competing claims and the possibility of legal and political complications, sources said the pro tem speaker is unlikely to take an immediate decision. The Palaniswami faction includes Agri S Krishnamurthy, OS Manian, Thalavai Sundaram and KC Karuppannan. The rival faction is supported by Natham R Vishwanathan, R Kamaraj, KC Veeramani and Balakrishna Reddy. The latest crisis marks the third major split in the history of the AIADMK. First in 1987, following the death of former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran, when the party split between factions led by his widow Janaki Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. The second major breakdown occurred when former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam rebelled in 2017 after Jayalalitha’s death and was ultimately expelled from the party in 2022.

After ruling the theater screens for over a decade, the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is now preparing to take over the small screen with an all-new TV show.Leading man and creator, Vin Diesel It was confirmed on Monday that four live-action television series set in the high-octane universe are currently in development at NBCUniversal. The announcement was made during the company’s upfront presentation, where Diesel revealed that streaming platform Peacock is expanding the blockbuster franchise to television.“Peacock is launching four shows into the Fast and the Furious universe,” Diesel told the audience during his appearance on stage, Deadline reports.Although details about the upcoming web series have been kept under wraps, Diesel shared, “As you all know, we are very precious about these movies but over the last decade, we realized that fans wanted more, they wanted us to expand on the legacy characters, their stories. And our desire for the last decade has been to enter the TV space,” he said.The film’s official handle shared the news with a post that read, “You, the family, made this possible. 25 years of loyalty. See you soon.”According to the actor, although he had doubts about the web series, his confidence in taking the franchise to television grew after Donna Langley took over oversight of NBCUniversal’s television operations last year. He said, “That’s when I realized that the sincerity of the characters, the international appeal, was what made us all feel like the family would be preserved in the TV realm.”The ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and the Cannes Film Festival will mark the milestone with a special screening of the original film. According to reports, the original star of the film is Vin Diesel. Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster are expected to attend.The ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, spanning 11 films, has grossed more than US$7 billion worldwide. The franchise is one of Universal’s most successful cinematic properties. Universal Pictures announced that the new film will be titled ‘Fast Forever’, which will be released in theaters on March 17, 2028. The film will follow ‘Fast X’, which was released in 2023 and directed by Louis Leterrier.

Polish YouTuber Nikodem Czyżewski, known online as Lil Narcisse, has tragically been found dead in Croatia after being missing for almost a month. The 23-year-old YouTube creator was last heard from on April 8, when he contacted his family before his sudden disappearance. Police in Gliwice, Poland, later confirmed that the search had ended after authorities in Croatia identified his body. The news shocked many fans who were hoping that the influencer would return safely.Lil Narcisse became famous on YouTube for his comedy videos, lifestyle content, and diss tracks that often went viral online. Over the years, he has built a huge fan base on the platform with over 450,000 subscribers. Even though he stopped uploading videos regularly, many people still remember him for his adventurous personality and entertaining content. After news of his disappearance spread online, fans on social media shared messages of concern and tried to help raise awareness of the case.

missing youtuber Lil Narcisse found dead after weeks of uncertainty

According to Polish authorities, investigators followed several leads while searching for the missing manufacturer. The case gained prominent attention online as Lil Narcisse was once one of Poland’s popular internet personalities. Fans became even more worried as there had been no public activity from her for several weeks.Police later received confirmation that his body was found in Croatia. However, officials have not yet shared the cause of death or many other details about the investigation. Because of this, many fans still have questions about what really happened in the final weeks before his death.This unfortunate incident was immediately shared on all social media sites, especially YouTube. Fans immediately posted their thoughts and memories in the comments section of previous uploads by Lil Narcisse, with some saying they’ve been following him since they were kids, or that they watched his videos during his most successful days.Lil Narcisse was inactive for several years, but it seems like an unfortunate accident has made him relevant once again thanks to what he did on the Internet. Now many fans and supporters alike are mourning the sudden death of this young talent.

New Delhi: A day after PM Modi Issuing a list of “resolutions” to conserve fuel and save foreign exchange, the government on Monday urged people to remain calm and avoid panic, saying the country has ample oil supplies and concrete steps were being taken to prevent shortages and supply chain disruptions.Chairing the meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGOM) on the Development of West Asia, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The primary focus of the government is to ensure that energy flows remain uninterrupted, economic stability is maintained and maritime trade routes remain safe”.At the CII annual meeting, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said there was no need for fuel rationing or panic buying, though he urged people to follow the PM’s guidelines.Modi reiterated his appeal on Monday and suggested schools to consider online classes temporarily. “First came Covid-19, then global economic challenges and now rising tensions in West Asia. The impact of these circumstances is increasingly being felt across the world and India is certainly no exception,” he said in Vadodara. “Through every small and big effort, we should reduce the consumption of imported products and avoid personal activities that involve expenditure of foreign exchange.”

Reiterating the message, Mittal said, “In times of crisis, we need to remind ourselves that these fuels are expensive. If we can save on them, then this dollar can be saved. This money can go into some development programs that are productive for the country instead of being squandered.”“There is adequate supply. There is no rationing. That is not going to happen. India has been an oasis of comfort,” he said.Mittal said India’s large refining base has helped cushion supply shocks, meet domestic demand and allow exports of refined petroleum products.The IGOM, consisting of several ministers, was informed that there is a surplus of essential commodities and that current conservation efforts are directed at long-term capacity building in case the crisis escalates for a longer period. “India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of natural gas and 45 days of LPG rolling stock. Foreign exchange reserves stand at $703 billion. India is the world’s third-largest oil refiner and fourth-largest exporter of petroleum products, exporting to over 150 countries, and it is completely meeting domestic demand. But the nation has to bear the heavy cost as international crude oil prices remain very high. Fuel conservation can reduce this burden,” a government release said.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said thousands of bail petitions pending in high courts for years violate the “invaluable” right to liberty and ordered that the liberty to issue notices on bail petitions can be given to the prosecution by serving a copy of the petition in advance so that they are able to respond on the first day of hearing.At present, the common practice is for courts to issue notice on the bail plea of ​​the accused and seek response from the concerned state government, investigating agency or prosecution. The reply is filed after weeks, thus delaying the disposal of petitions for release from judicial or police custody in connection with a criminal case.

Protecting liberty of accused does not mean ignoring rights of victim: SC

The Madras High Court received praise from a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi for taking the shortest time to decide bail pleas. Although Allahabad HC is one of the high courts where bail petitions are pending, the bench appreciated the fact that the number of pending cases there is very high, where judges have to hear around 200 bail petitions daily.Emphasizing that speedy hearing of bail petitions should not be at the expense of the rights of victims of crime, the bench issued a number of directions, including automatic re-listing of bail petitions for hearing at least once in a fortnight through a software program which has already been considered.Expediting the hearing of the bail petition, the Supreme Court said that taking steps to protect the liberty of the accused does not mean paying attention to the rights of victims of crime. “The responsibility of the investigating agencies and the prosecution is very important in victim-centric criminal cases, where any laxity on their part may result in the accused getting bail,” it said.The bench said the high court will take steps to develop a practice to discourage the government, investigating agencies and the prosecution from seeking adjournment of the trial, “reminding them of the solemn duty of the court to protect the most precious fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution”.The Supreme Court observed that in many cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, trials were delayed due to non-prompt submission of forensic laboratory reports. The CJI-led bench asked HC chief justices to join the government in expediting FSL reports in court cases.The bench suggested the High Courts to create a portal giving the status of each bail petition pending before them, so that the accused, the prosecution and the court can take remedial steps for their speedy disposal.

French streamer PrinceofParis has come into huge attention online after a livestream incident that quickly went viral on social media. The influencer, who is known for flaunting a rich and stylish lifestyle while boasting of having a luxury French castle, suddenly encountered an unexpected interruption during the live broadcast. The moment raised questions among viewers and sparked discussion on platforms like X, where clips of the incident began spreading quickly within hours of the stream ending.During the livestream, things took an unusual turn when a man, believed to be an Airbnb host, showed up at the property. According to viewers who watched the clip, the host came to discuss or cancel the lease of the place. The Prince of Paris appeared to be surprised by his sudden appearance. In a hurry, he ended the stream immediately, causing curiosity among the viewers. Many online users began to speculate whether his luxurious lifestyle was real or staged for content.

Prince of Paris reportedly exposed after unexpected Airbnb host visits during livestream

The viral video uploaded on social media shows the Prince of Paris nervous about what happened. While the accused property owner continues to talk off-camera, the streamer attempts to end the live broadcast. The sudden ending left many viewers wondering about the validity of the Prince of Paris story and whether he was actually living in an expensive palace. Some Internet users speculated that perhaps the incident was evidence of the fact that the streamer was not the real owner of the property, while others pointed out that there was not enough evidence of this.It should be noted that since the incident, PrinceofParis has not uploaded any videos or gone live on the platform. There has been a lot of discussion about this incident in the last few days, although no information has been provided by the streamer or any reliable source.As more time passes since the footage surfaced, the case is becoming a significant topic on the internet, primarily among people who follow lifestyle influencers. Now, many people have doubts whether the lives of influencers on the Internet reflect real life or just staged performances. At present, everything about the situation is still uncertain.

Iran warned on Monday that its armed forces were ready to “teach a lesson” to any aggressor after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counteroffer aimed at preserving the fragile Middle East ceasefire.The intense exchange further escalated tensions in the region and disrupted already strained global energy markets due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.Trump, speaking to reporters in Washington, said the ceasefire was “largely life support” after dismissing Iran’s response to the US-backed resolution as “completely unacceptable”.“The ceasefire is largely on life support, where the doctors come in and say, ‘Sir, your loved one has about a one percent chance of survival,'” Trump said.Responding to Trump’s remarks, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Tehran is fully prepared for any conflict.“Our armed forces are ready to respond and teach a lesson to any aggression,” Ghalibaf wrote on Twitter. “A bad strategy and bad decisions always lead to bad results – the world already understands this.”Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tehran’s proposal calls for an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and a halt to military operations “in the entire region”, including Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ministry also called for the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad for years under sanctions.Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said, “We did not demand any concessions. We only demanded Iran’s legitimate rights.”The standoff has raised concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has tightened restrictions on maritime traffic and introduced a toll system for ships passing through. US officials have repeatedly warned that allowing Tehran to control the strategic waterway would be “unacceptable”.The crisis has also given rise to fears of wider humanitarian and economic consequences. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said the current disruption is the “biggest” energy supply shock the world has ever seen.Meanwhile, the United Nations warned that prolonged disruption due to reduced fertilizer exports from Gulf ports could lead to serious food shortages globally. UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva said the world had only weeks left to avoid a “large-scale humanitarian crisis”.“We could be looking at a crisis that will leave more than 45 million people vulnerable to hunger and starvation,” he said.The conflict has also revived concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. The US and Israel have long accused Tehran of making nuclear weapons, a charge Iran denies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the military operation will continue until Iran’s nuclear facilities are destroyed.