Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is consulting his loyalists in Bengaluru after crucial Delhi talks on possible leadership change.

New Delhi: After over six hours of intense discussions with the Congress leadership, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal in Delhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet his loyal ministers and MLAs in Bengaluru on Wednesday, escalating fresh speculation over leadership change in Karnataka.The Congress high command is understood to have proposed a negotiated transition plan under which Siddaramaiah could be catapulted into national politics as a Rajya Sabha member and in a bigger organizational role. The deliberations followed marathon meetings of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar amid growing talk of a possible cabinet reshuffle.While the Congress officially denied that leadership change was discussed, party insiders indicated that the issue dominated the deliberations as the high command sought a formula that would ensure a smooth transition without creating factional unrest.Siddaramaiah is understood to have told the leadership that he has no ambitions in national politics, but Rahul is said to have stressed that the Congress wanted his experience and OBC reach at the national level. Sources said Siddaramaiah sought time to consult his loyalists before taking a final decision.Sources said that during the one-on-one meeting, Rahul Gandhi asked the experienced leader to consider taking responsibilities at the national level and to respond within a week.The latest development is being seen as a big boost for Shivakumar, who has consistently said that a rotational chief minister system was discussed when the Congress formed the government after its victory in the 2023 assembly elections. Shivakumar’s supporters argue that depriving him of the top post following his role in rebuilding the party organization could damage the morale of the Congress’s Vokkaliga support base and cadre.Also, given his strong influence among backward classes, minorities and Dalits through the Ahinda social alliance and government guarantee schemes, Congress leaders are wary of destabilizing the Siddaramaiah camp.Party insiders said the leadership is keen to avoid a Rajasthan-like factional crisis and hence is insisting on a consensus-based change in leadership rather than confrontation.The uncertainty has left ministers and cabinet contenders in a dilemma, with many MLAs lobbying for a cabinet reshuffle along with the leadership issue. There are currently three cabinet posts vacant in the Congress, and leaders from both camps are closely watching the next round of consultations for clues on the final decision of the high command.

Kalyani/Kolkata: Six Trinamool Congress MLAs and four-time MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Tuesday attended an administrative meeting of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, a clear act of defiance as the post-poll losses in the party show no signs of stopping. The development came after TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy made an incoherent comment on the change of power in the state when the BJP came to power on May 4: “Ahead of the Eid of May, the people of West Bengal endured an intolerable, chaotic situation,” Roy posted on Instagram. The turmoil continued later as two TMC MLAs – Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha – held a closed-door “courtesy” meeting in the chamber of BJP Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose. The open defiance and public criticism comes in the wake of a series of resignations across Bengal – 127 TMC councilors from 11 civic bodies have resigned so far and party boards in six municipalities have been dissolved. However, what attracted the most attention on Tuesday was Ghosh Dastidar’s attendance at the CM’s meeting in Kalyani, Nadia, near Kolkata. Ghosh Dastidar, who was recently removed from the post of party chief whip in the Lok Sabha, said, “Administration is for everyone, it is not a party programme.” He also blamed the leadership’s dependence on poll consultant I-PAC for TMC’s defeat. The officer accepted Ghosh Dastidar’s gesture. “When we were in the opposition, we were never invited to administrative meetings. We decided that MLAs should be invited and the Barasat MP responded positively,” the official said. TMC MLAs present at the meeting included Anisur Rehman, Burhan-ul-Mukhuddin, Beena Mandal, Surjit Mitra, Usharani Mandal and Abdul Mateen. All said they were merely attending an administrative event. The meeting covered 57 assembly constituencies, 50 of which were won by the BJP. Sensing the change, TMC chief and former CM Mamata Banerjee has met seniors several times recently. On Tuesday, TMC’s Tarak Singh, a member of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, refused to attend the meeting called by him.

French Open results 2026: Jannik Sinner extends winning streak as Aryna Sabalenka beats Roland Garros (Image via Getty)

Jannik Sinner once again showed why he is the best player in men’s tennis at the moment. The Italian star kicked off his French Open 2026 campaign with a cool and powerful straight-sets win over Clement Tabur at the French Open 2026 on Tuesday. The win became Sinner’s 30th consecutive win, adding another major milestone to his incredible season. But while Sinner looked untouchable, several big names at Roland-Garros had a tough day. Daniil Medvedev suffered another shocking defeat in the first round after losing to Adam Walton in a tight five-set battle. Alexander Bublik also went home early after losing to Jan-Lennard Struff. On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula became one of the biggest surprises of the day as Kimberly Birrell fought back to defeat her in three sets.At the same time, top stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime safely reached the next round. Auger-Aliassime survived one of the toughest matches of the tournament so far, winning a dramatic fifth set tie-break against Daniel Altmaier.

Jannik Sinner gave Clement Tabur barely a chance to breathe during their match. The world No. 1 controlled rallies from the baseline, served fiercely and remained composed from start to finish in a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory. A big surprise came later in the day. Daniil Medvedev could not handle the pressure against Adam Walton. Although Medvedev hit 54 winners, he also made 60 unforced errors. Whenever Medvedev lost control during long rallies, Walton remained composed and took advantage.Alexander Bublik also struggled to keep up with Jan-Lennard Struff’s aggressive style. Struff played aggressively near the net and kept forcing mistakes from the numbers. 9 seeds. Felix Auger-Aliassime almost joined the upset list. Daniel Altmaier pushed them to five sets before the Canadian ultimately survived in a tense final set tie-break.major male winner

In the women’s draw, Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to dominate Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0. Aryna Sabalenka also used her usual aggressive hitting to defeat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.Jessica Pegula’s loss came as a shock to many fans. Kimberly Birrell lost the opening set early but turned the match around with fearless aggressive tennis in the final two sets.major female winners

Wednesday’s schedule now brings another exciting lineup. Novak Djokovic will face Valentin Royer, while Alexander Zverev will face Tomas Machak. One of the most talked about matches will pit Joao Fonseca against Dino Prismic, a battle between two rising young stars that is expected to be a long and physical contest.Probable match of the day winners: Joao Fonseca in five sets.Highlights of the fourth day’s program

The French Open 2026 has already delivered big surprises, emotional wins and impressive performances after just three days of action. With stars like Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka still looking strong, the battle for the Roland-Garros title is becoming more intense.

Knox Jolie-Pitt is once again attracting attention, this time, for debuting a bold new hair transformation that appears to be a nod to her mother, angelina jolie.The 17-year-old was hard to miss as she left her Muay Thai class in Los Angeles with bright orange hair over Memorial Day weekend. The teen, who has been exploring different hairstyles and hair colors over the past months, ditched her blonde highlights for a bold new look. The photos sparked internet comparisons to her mother Angelina’s iconic look from 1999, when she walked the red carpet with bright orange hair.

Knox Jolie-Pitt debuts orange hair

Knox compared Jolie-Pitt to dad brad pitt

This dramatic change comes just days after Knox became famous on the internet due to her resemblance to her father Brad Pitt. Netizens were obsessed with the teen’s gown-up look as she prepared to attend sister Zahara Jolie’s graduation ceremony. Knox was seen at an event at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia with her older brothers, Pax Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Pitt was not seen at the event.At the event, Knox wore black hair with frosted blonde tips. Interestingly, this style was very similar to the one Pitt famously wore in the early 2000s.

Kids drop ‘Pitt’ from surname

Knox, born on July 12, 2008, is the youngest of Jolie-Pitt’s children, along with her twin sister Vivienne, who was born exactly one minute later. While all of her sisters have dropped Pitt from their surnames, it is still unclear whether Knox has also legally dropped her father’s surname.

Brad Pitt on family and personal growth

Meanwhile, Pitt recently reflected on family and personal growth during F1’s premiere in Mexico City. “No matter the mistake, you learn from it and move on,” Pitt told ET. “This will lead to the next breakthrough.”“When you get to my age, you realize how important it is to surround yourself with people you love, people who love you,” the Oscar-winning actor said.Brad and Angelina were in a relationship for over a decade before tying the knot in 2014. The couple ended their marriage after two years in 2016, becoming one of Hollywood’s worst divorces.

Luke Littler and Prince William (Image via Getty)

Luke Littler says Prince William may soon enjoy a night out at Alexandra Palace after the two talked about darts during a special meeting at Windsor Castle. The teenage darts star recently received his MBE for services to sport and revealed the Prince of Wales told him the atmosphere at the World Championship in Ely Pally “feels like a good night out”.Littler then joked that if the royal family wanted to attend later this year he would happily help arrange tickets.The 19-year-old from Warrington described the whole experience as surreal. Speaking to the Press Association, Littler admitted he still can’t believe he’s achieving such a huge honor inside Windsor Castle at such a young age. The world number one also talked about the rapid rise of darts and how much attention the game is now getting around the world as he prepares for another big game. Premier League Night at London’s O2 Arena.

Luke Littler said meeting Prince William was one of the craziest moments of his life. The young star said Shahi told him he had been following his career and was impressed by how quickly darts has grown in popularity.“Prince William said he was following the trip and we were just talking about how the darts have burst,” Littler told the Press Association.He added, “He even said it himself that it sounded like a good night out, so maybe we’ll see Prince William at Ally Pally this year! I didn’t invite him, but if he needs some tickets I’m sure I or the PDC can sort them out.”The teen also revealed how strange it felt arriving at Windsor Castle for the ceremony.He said, “Turning up to Windsor Castle, it was just like… ‘How am I here? Why am I here?’. It was a crazy experience.”While enjoying the recognition away from the dartboard, Littler is also focused on the Premier League final. The world number one has faced crowd booing at venues including Liverpool, Brighton, Sheffield and Alexandra Palace in the past year. But he says his answer is simple – keep winning.Littler said, “The only way to deal with it is to keep your head down and win – and that’s what I did.”The reigning world champion will face Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals. If he wins, there could be another final against rival Luke Humphries. The pair have dominated major tournaments recently and have faced off in the last two Premier League finals.“If I can make three finals in a row, I’ll be happy, but I’ll try to beat Gezzi first,” Littler said.

The Trump administration issued a new memo asking ICE to investigate asylum fraud.

Hundreds of migrants enter the US and then claim asylum, citing torture in their home country. They become lawyers and the case goes to immigration court as these immigrants are also trained on how to lie about their past and how to gain protection in the US. The Donald Trump administration will now put a stop to this large-scale fraud. But who will investigate this fraud? US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has its own lawyers, has been asked to crack down on fraudulent asylum claims, as it is unlikely that every migrant is being persecuted in their home country.DHS General Counsel James Percival said, “For years, millions of illegal aliens have defrauded our immigration system. Nowhere is this more so than in immigration court.” “Protection claims such as asylum are intended to cover unique and narrow circumstances, but it is standard practice for immigration lawyers representing illegal aliens to claim that virtually every illegal alien will be persecuted or tortured in his or her home country. Historically, ICE has relied on discipline from immigration judges and enforcement of criminal fraud laws to deter this conduct, but ICE has its own tools. Now, thanks to this directive, ICE lawyers have more authority to enforce the law and prevent abuse of our asylum system by illegal aliens and lawyers.In March 2025, President Trump issued a memo stating that “the immigration bar, and powerful Big Law pro bono practices, often train clients to conceal their past or lie about their circumstances while asserting their asylum claims, all in an effort to circumvent immigration policies put in place to protect our national security and to deceive immigration authorities and courts into granting them unwanted relief.”“The memo said any efforts “must include enforcement against immigration attorneys who file false asylum claims in immigration court.”According to federal law, any non-citizen who is physically present in the United States or arrives in the country outside a designated port of entry and regardless of status may apply for asylum. But to be accepted, individuals must prove that they are eligible – usually by showing a reasonable fear of persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.

A video of an Indian couple facing a random, racist attack in America is going viral.

A video from America is going viral, where an Indian couple was asked by a stranger, presumably in his car, if they were Indians, and then asked them to go back to India. The date and location of the video has not been confirmed but several Indian-origin, NRI channels shared the video and pointed out what Indians face on a daily basis in the US.In this video, the stranger asks the Indian couple if India is better than America, or vice versa. The couple was gracious enough to keep the conversation going and while the husband was explaining that he had family in India, the stranger asked him why he was in America if India was so nice. “To explore the world,” said the husband.“No, we don’t want you here. You need to go home,” said the stranger. “Get out of my country,” the stranger abused as the Indian man did not react much.An NRI channel shared the video and wrote, “Heartbreaking and disturbing.”Many people commented on how the Indian couple did not lose their patience and engage in hateful exchanges. However, many people cited this humility as the reason for Indians being targeted.One wrote, “Why stay so silent and ignorant? This easy behavior makes us even more vulnerable. Start being more harsh and aggressive towards racism.”“Incidents like this happen in the real world in North Texas. If this happens to you or someone you know or someone around you – report it to the authorities. File a hate incident on your own and turn it in to the police. Inaction emboldens bullies!!” Another wrote.One user said, “This is so stupid. What’s the point of mistreating unknown strangers? Your government has issued visas to these people. If you have a problem with them going/staying there then take it up with the people who let them in.”Many “I don’t know how to address it, but I would take it very seriously regarding the comments. I’m sure there are people who have made comments online and in other places.” “There are stupid people in every country in the world. I’m sure there are stupid people here. There are stupid people in the United States who make stupid comments all the time.” “I don’t know what else to tell you other than that the United States is a very welcoming country,” Rubio said.

Who is the man behind the new wave of anti-India videos?

Riding the wave of anti-India sentiment, many so-called influential people have started targeting Indians wherever they see them. This particular video was posted by a verified social media handle (@AyTone4th) claiming to be a music producer. He recently walked inside an Indian restaurant and asked for ‘cow feces’.