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TVK supporters protest in Chennai, Amit Shah visits Kali Temple in Kolkata. Russia and Ukraine exchange major attacks despite a ceasefire, and China denounces a UK spy conviction. Iran sees rallies supporting its armed forces, while an Israeli strike kills a rescuer in South Lebanon. A volcanic eruption in Indonesia kills three and leaves ten missing.

Major Domestic News

TVK supporters protested outside Lok Bhavan in Chennai, a day after Governor R.B. Arlekar told party chief Vijay to prove majority support before forming a government. Police dispersed the demonstrators.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Kolkata and offered prayers at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. He will chair a BJP meeting to select a West Bengal legislature leader ahead of the first BJP government's oath-taking tomorrow.

Major International News

Russia and Ukraine exchanged major attacks despite Moscow's declared two-day ceasefire for World War II commemorations. Ukraine reported downing 56 Russian drones, while Russia says it shot down 264 Ukrainian drones.

China condemned the UK's conviction of a former Hong Kong policeman for spying on dissidents at Beijing's behest, calling the verdict a political move aimed at supporting anti-China elements.

Hundreds of cars and bikes joined a nationwide nightly rally in Iran's Fars province, showing public support for the Islamic Republic and the Iranian armed forces amid ongoing conflicts between Iran and the United States.

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a civil defense rescuer, a day after another strike killed a member of a Hezbollah-linked health group, despite a truce. The World Health Organization verifies 152 attacks on healthcare in Lebanon since war began on March 2nd.

A volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera Island killed three hikers, including two foreigners, and left ten others missing. Seven people managed to descend safely, with authorities having restricted access to the area.

*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-05-08)*

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