Tensions escalate as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declares “the battle begins” following threats from US President Trump. Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes in Tehran and Karaj. Israel's military campaign aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
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Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
In Assam's Dhubri, communal unrest erupted after cattle remains were found near temples during Eid. Authorities imposed shoot-on-sight orders at night and arrested 38 individuals. Chief Minister Sarma, after visiting Dhubri, reported the discovery of secessionist group posters advocating for merger with Bangladesh.
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