Israeli air strikes hit areas of the central and western Syrian cities of Homs and Latakia late Monday, state news agency SANA reported.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday launched a scathing attack on state and central governments about the shortage of urea, asserting that his party has decided not to participate in the Vice President election.

The vice-presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, with NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan expected to win against opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy. NDA’s strong majority in the electoral college, along with support from other parties, positions Radhakrishnan for a comfortable victory. Polling will occur in Parliament, and the results are anticipated late in the evening, marking a significant political event.