Indians evacuated from Iran amid growing protests; describe ‘bad situation, no internet’

Indian nationals returned to Delhi from unrest-hit Iran after government advisories urged citizens to leave amid protests, internet shutdowns and security concerns.
Pro-Hindu organisation VHP suggest AR Rahman of ‘Ghar vapasi’ over his communal remarks, say, ‘you will start getting work’

The ‘communal’ remarks by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has stirred a fresh row. After Rahman claimed of ‘losing work’ in Bollywood in last 8 years due to ‘communal things’, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s national spokesperson Vinod Bansal has launched a scathing attack on the composer.
Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Phool Singh Baraiya’s shocking remarks on Rape, ‘Adivasi’ women: ‘Kaun si ati sundar stree hai…’

Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh Baraiya’s disgusting comment on rape and scheduled caste women, has stirred a political storm. He justified the rape, calling it a ‘theory’, that if a beautiful girl is seen, it can ‘disturb’ a man, which could lead to rape.
Republic Day Parade: Delhi-NCR, nearby cities on high alert amid terror threat inputs on Khalistani, Bangladeshi outfits

India’s intelligence has raised a red alert just two weeks ahead of the Republic Day citing possibility of attacks from Khalistani groups and Bangladesh-based terror organisations on New Delhi and many other cities in the country.
BMC Election 2026 Result: Eknath Shinde’s corporators in hotel, eyes mayor seat after big win, what next?

According to sources, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction is taking no chances, moving its 29 corporators to Taj Lands End, a luxurious Bandra hotel, for at least three days.
Indian Crew in Iran: Embassy seeks access to MT Valiant Roar detainees

The embassy is working to ensurethe crew’s welfare: food, water, and fuel supplies arranged with the Iranian navy’s help and also engaging UAE-based ship-owning company for legal representation and provisions.
GRAP 4 restrictions re-activated in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits ‘severe’ levels, know what’s open, what’s closed

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday evening re-imposed Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV as pollution levels in Delhi-NCR worsened. This is in addition to the Stage I, II and III actions already in force.
PM Modi slams Mamata Banerjee’s TMC government with slogan, ‘Paltano darkar’ over migration, welfare

Ahead of West Bengal assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong appeal for a political shift in West Bengal, pitching from a high pedestal in Malda for the change for the eastern state. He gave the slogan of “Paltano darkar, chai BJP sarkar,” to assert change in Bengal.
Amid West Bengal Election fires, Mamata Banerjee appeals to CJI Surya Kant: ‘Protect constitution, judiciary, democracy from…’

Mamata’s appeal comes amid tensions between the Trinamool Congress government and the BJP-led Union government, with allegations of misuse of central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
‘Scourge’ of sexual predators, violent criminals being removed from Minneapolis streets despite backlash

Despite widespread protests and intense pressure from local and state politicians to cease operations, the Department of Homeland Security said that its agents are continuing to remove the “scourge” of sexual predators, violent assailants, domestic abusers and drug traffickers from Minneapolis streets. Immigration enforcement agents in the city have faced intense opposition from anti-ICE agitators, especially since the fatal shooting of activist Renee Nicole Good. Despite this, DHS said its efforts in Minneapolis, dubbed “Operation Metro Surge,” have continued to nab illegal immigrants with serious criminal records. Among those arrested by DHS agents this week is Teng Houa Vang, an illegal alien from Thailand, who, according to the agency, has been convicted of domestic assault and pled guilty to terroristic threats and violation of a protection order. He has also been charged with arson, peeping tom, obstructing police, trespassing, assault, drug possession, and property damage. Another, Michael Opeoluwa Egbele, from Nigeria, was arrested by immigration officials on Tuesday and has been convicted of fraud and impersonation. MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR DEFENDS SANCTUARY STANCE AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ALLEGEDLY KILLS WOMAN WHILE DRUNK DRIVING A third, Francisco Salazar-Solorzano, from El Salvador, was also arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with assault, domestic violence, and driving under the influence of liquor. Mexican illegal immigrant Victor Javier Bahena-Sandoval was also arrested in Minneapolis and has a criminal history that includes an arrest for domestic violence and convictions for four counts of disorderly conduct and illegal re-entry. Another Mexican national, Santiago Antunes Mendiola, was arrested the same day and has been charged with battery. Spanish national Lorenzo Armillas Llaurado was nabbed as well and has been convicted of felony distribution of a controlled substance. ANGRY MOB CAUGHT ON CAMERA HURLING PROFANITY, DEMANDS FEDERAL AGENTS LEAVE MINNESOTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT In a Wednesday statement, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin reiterated, “We are in Minnesota to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens.” McLaughlin said that Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “refuse to let us into their jails and instead chose to release criminal illegal aliens back into Minnesota neighborhoods to victimize more Americans.” “Despite violence against them and a lack of cooperation from sanctuary politicians, our law enforcement will not stop their efforts to get criminals out of our country,” McLaughlin went on. “Another day, another scourge of sexual predators, violent assailants, domestic abusers, and drug traffickers arrested from the streets of Minnesota by our law enforcement.” RENEE GOOD’S FORMER FATHER-IN-LAW SAYS ‘I DON’T BLAME ICE’ FOR DEADLY SHOOTING Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Walz and Frey but did not immediately receive a response.