Iran's Supreme Leader Warns Gulf Nations on US Bases
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stern warning on Saturday, stating that Gulf countries would no longer provide a safe haven for US military bases in the region. In a statement marking the Hajj pilgrimage, Khamenei declared that the region 'will not return to past conditions' and emphasized that anti-US and anti-Israel slogans would continue to unite the Islamic world, particularly younger generations. This warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with Khamenei asserting that Washington's military presence in the Gulf is no longer secure.
Amit Shah Announces Panel on Demographic Changes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the central government has formed a high-level committee to examine demographic changes in India caused by illegal immigration and other 'unnatural reasons.' Shah stated that the committee was constituted following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on August 15, 2025, regarding a panel on demographic change. The move is seen as a step to address concerns over demographic shifts in certain regions, particularly in border areas.
Pakistan Rejects Abraham Accords
Pakistan has ruled out joining the Abraham Accords after US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, to normalize ties with Israel as part of a wider regional agreement linked to negotiations with Iran. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad would not support any deal that goes against Pakistan's 'fundamental ideologies' and reiterated that the country would not recognize Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state. This rejection underscores Pakistan's longstanding position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Karnataka Leaders Meet Congress High Command
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met the Congress high command in Delhi on Saturday amid speculation over the state's power-sharing arrangement. The two leaders held discussions with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal at Indira Bhavan. The meeting aimed to contain rumors of a rift between the two leaders and reaffirm the party's unity in the state.
MP Police Bust Fake Marriage Racket
Madhya Pradesh police arrested a couple accused of running a fake marriage racket by duping families with promises of brides from an orphanage. Police said the accused used photographs of women downloaded from social media and presented them as prospective brides to unsuspecting families. The families were allegedly charged between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 for arranging marriages through a mass wedding event. The couple is believed to have cheated at least 42 families before being apprehended.
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