The big focus of this episode of India First is on the peace talks between the US and Iran scheduled for Saturday in Islamabad. The anticipated ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad face significant hurdles as Israel continues military operations in Lebanon. Iran demands a complete Lebanese ceasefire before proceeding, while the United States requires the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Further complications arise from Iran's proposal to collect transit fees in its national currency. So, are Pak-backed US-Iran talks doomed to fail? Watch as two former Indian diplomats decode what to expect from the talks and much more.
Senior Congress leader and eminent jurist Abhishek Manu Singhvi criticised the Tamil Nadu Governor for delaying the government formation process. He said the Governor has no option but to invite the single largest party to form the government and prove its majority on the floor of the assembly.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide was shot at point-blank range near Kolkata on Wednesday. The BJP alleged a targeted political revenge killing by the Trinamool Congress, while the TMC denied involvement and sought a CBI investigation.
The political crisis in Tamil Nadu intensifies as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refuses to invite the TVK chief Vijay to form the government without proof of a majority.
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has dissolved the state legislative assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term. With this, Mamata Banerjee, who refused to resign after TMC's debacle in the assembly poll, is no longer the chief minister.
