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The Long Story: Stuck between friends

Iran and USA haven’t shared great relations for a while now. But Iran was able to come to an agreement with the Obama administration on its nuclear programme. There was hope that the two nations would finally be friends. However, this hope collapsed under what many call the eccentric leadership of US President Donald Trump.

Now, while the US continues to impose sanctions on Iran, choking its economy, Iran remains defiant. Tension has escalated further with Iran shooting down a US drone. Caught in the crossfire is India, who is world’s third largest consumer of oil.

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Video: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers and chants

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.