Morning Digest: Nominations to close for Tamil Nadu and phase-1 West Bengal polls, Donald Trump extends Iran deadline by 24 hours; and more

As Tamil Nadu and West Bengal enter critical electoral phases, nomination deadlines approach for state assembly elections. Meanwhile, international tensions persist as the U.S. administration grants a 24-hour extension on Iran sanctions, signaling ongoing diplomatic negotiations. These developments highlight significant political momentum in India's electoral calendar alongside evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, shaping policy decisions for multiple nations.