US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Chief of Staff Randy George amid ongoing military operations in Iran. In a statement, Hegseth announced George's immediate retirement and thanked him for his service. The dismissal reportedly stems from a dispute over the promotion of four Army generals, two African-American and two female officers. Media reports, citing sources, allege Hegseth blocked military promotions based on race and gender. Pentagon insiders, described as whistle-blowers, have criticised Hegseth, accusing him of being unprofessional and sharing sensitive information on unsecured channels. Following the announcement, the Chiefs of the US Navy and Air Force expressed gratitude to George for his service. General Christopher Lee has been appointed as the acting Army Chief.
Exit polls for the Tamil Nadu elections predict a significant shift in the state's political landscape. According to Today's Chanakya, the DMK alliance is projected to remain the single largest party, securing around 125 seats with a 39 percent vote share.
A recent projection by Today's Chanakya for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections predicts a massive sweep for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The data forecasts the BJP winning 192 plus seats with a 48 percent vote share, while the Trinamool Congress is projected to secure around 100 seats with a 38 percent vote share.
Day after predicting a massive victory for actor-turned-politician Vijay's party, TVK, in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Axis My India's Pradeep Gupta said they would not be doing the Bengal exit poll and explained the reason behind the decision.
A 52-year-old man allegedly hacked his wife, an Instagram influencer with over 3 lakh followers, to death before dying by suicide at their home in Chennai’s Nanganallur area, police said.
