Colbert exit sparks fears for political satire in America

Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow…

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10 killed in armed attack in Mexico’s Puebla state

At least ten people were killed in an armed attack in Puebla, Mexico, Reuters reported citing the state’s public security ministry. The victims include six men, ‌three ⁠women, and a minor. They were targeted by armed ⁠individuals in the municipality of ⁠Tehuitzingo, the state ministry ⁠added. The state public security ministry vowed there would be…

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Protest against demolition drive turns violent in Kolkata’s Park Circus, 3 police personnel injured

Violent protest in Kolkata’s Park Circus area (Courtesy: x.com/SudhanidhiB) NEW DELHI: A clash erupted between demonstrators and police in Kolkata’s minority-dominated Park Circus area on Sunday, injuring at least three police personnel.The demonstrators were protesting the recent bulldozer action in the city’s Tiljala area, where alleged illegal constructions were demolished on the state government’s orders…

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Shreyas Iyer turns philosophical after PBKS’ playoff setback

Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer struck a defiant and philosophical tone after another painful defeat, insisting that belief and attitude remain unchanged even as Punjab Kings’s playoff hopes slipped further away following a 23-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala.Reflecting on where the match unravelled,…

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From uranium transfer to frozen assets, US sets 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal

US President Donald Trump; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Iranian media reported on Sunday that the United States “offered no tangible concessions” in its latest response to Tehran’s proposed agenda for negotiations aimed at ending the war that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and has remained paused since April 28.“The United States, offering…

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