Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash along with the country’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian. This could have major ramifications within Iran and on the global scene, especially regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Dr Thamar Gindin, an Iran specialist at the University of Haifa, discusses what would happen in the country and the region after Raisi’s sudden death.
Forty nine constituencies across eight states went to the polls today to elect their representatives to Parliament. Maharashtra was a key focus in this round, where people voted in 13 seats, including the key Mumbai constituencies. It was the final round of polls in Maharashtra, which many believe is India's swing state.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, which has been marked by lower voter turnout in previous elections, there was a significantly higher voting percentage this time. Ladakh also saw a significant jump in turnout.This episode of Elections Unlocked explores the high-stakes battle in Maharashtra, the factors behind the higher voter turnout in Baramulla and more.
Delhi-based fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi dazzled in a pink gown that she created all by herself for her debut on the Cannes 2024 red carpet Amidst a severe heatwave, Tamil Nadu is experiencing wet weather causing rainfall and sudden flash floods in the state..
