Amidst nationwide protests against a military parade coinciding with Trump's birthday, two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were shot, one fatally, by an assailant posing as a cop. Governor Walz called it a politically-motivated assassination. Earlier, Senator Padilla was detained while questioning Homeland Security. Despite easing deportations, tensions remain high, with critics denouncing the parade as a self-aggrandizing display.
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Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has issued shoot-at-sight orders in Dhubri after a communal group allegedly desecrated a Hindu temple with cow meat on Eid. Sarma visited Dhubri, vowing zero tolerance for those who desecrate sacred places and promising severe consequences for the perpetrators. He stated he would even guard the Hanuman temple himself if necessary.
Tensions escalate as Iranian missiles target Jerusalem, prompting strong Israeli response. An Israeli minister accuses Iran's Supreme Leader of ordering attacks on civilians, while officials claim air superiority over Tehran. Netanyahu announces Operation Rising Lion to neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities, as Khamenei vows retaliation, escalating the conflict.
Hyderabad's Old City sees a rise in undocumented contract marriages. Poor Muslim women are often abandoned without legal recourse. Victims lack proof of marriage, leaving them vulnerable. Decriminalization of adultery and ban on triple talaq contribute to this trend. Marriage bureaus arrange these illegal unions for commission. Women are left with no support after being deserted by their husbands.
The investigation into the honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has intensified, with prime suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi and co-accused Raj Kushwaha presenting conflicting accounts during interrogation. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is meticulously gathering evidence from Indore and Ghazipur to reconstruct the events leading to Raja's death in Meghalaya's Sohra region.
Amid escalating Israel-Iran air strikes, the Indian government is relocating Indian students within Iran for their safety. Approximately 600 students have been moved to Qom from Tehran, a target of Israeli strikes, while 110 students from Urmia are near the Armenian border, awaiting evacuation. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is actively engaged with regional counterparts to address the situation.
Manipur government has suspended internet services in five districts, including Imphal West and East, for five days due to escalating law and order concerns. This decision follows protests sparked by the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader, alongside intensified security operations that led to the arrest of militants and recovery of weapons. The state remains tense amidst ongoing ethnic conflict.
Facing US restrictions on advanced AI chips, Chinese firms are innovating by processing data abroad. Engineers transported data to Malaysia, utilizing Nvidia chips in local data centers to train AI models. Southeast Asia is becoming a hub for these activities, testing the limits of regulatory oversight as data centers rapidly expand.
Following Israel's attack and Iran's airspace closure, flights between India and the West are facing significant disruptions. Air India flights are being diverted or returning to their origin, impacting routes to and from cities like London, New York, and Delhi. With both Pakistan and Iran as no-fly zones, Indian carriers will have to take longer routes to reach Central Asia.
Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, the BCCI is establishing standard guidelines for post-match celebrations. A three-member committee, led by Devajit Saikia, has been formed to create comprehensive guidelines within 15 days. These guidelines will address crowd control, stadium capacity, emergency protocols, and coordination with local authorities to prevent future incidents.