Trump Issues Furious Warning to Iran as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a furious threat against Iran, escalating rhetoric amid widening regional strikes. In a social media post containing expletives, Trump hinted at potential major strikes on Iranian infrastructure including power plants and bridges. This comes as violence spreads across the Middle East, with reports of an Israeli strike near a hospital in south Beirut and Iranian drone attacks causing what Kuwait described as "severe" damage to oil and petrochemical facilities.
Assam Political Storm Over Passport Allegations
A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three foreign passports, including those of Antigua and Barbuda, Egypt, and a UAE Golden Card. Sarma has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as "malicious" and "fabricated." The Chief Minister announced that both he and his wife would file criminal and civil defamation cases within 48 hours in response to what he called baseless accusations.
Suspected ISIS-Linked Terror Module Uncovered in Multi-State Raids
Andhra Pradesh Police have busted a suspected terror module with alleged links to foreign handlers and extremist organizations including ISIS and AQIS. Investigators revealed that the module was actively radicalizing youth in India through sophisticated online propaganda. In coordinated operations spanning multiple states, police teams conducted raids and detained approximately a dozen suspects connected to the network.
PM Modi Addresses Bengal Elections and Women's Reservation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a rally in Cooch Behar, declared that the Bengal election would bring an end to "fear" in the state. He accused the ruling TMC party of intimidation tactics, corruption, and infiltration. Modi urged voters to trust the legal system, promising action against what he described as "goons" following the election results on May 4. The Prime Minister also called upon all political parties to support the Women's Reservation Bill, framing it as a national cause and encouraging women in Bengal to pressure their representatives for parliamentary backing.
Iran Claims Victory Over US in Isfahan Rescue Operation
Iran has claimed it inflicted a "bitter defeat" on the United States following a rescue mission in southern Isfahan. Tehran announced the successful rescue of a second missing F-15 crew member and stated that Iranian forces shot down aircraft during the operation. Iranian officials asserted that the incident exposed American military weaknesses in the region, framing it as a significant strategic victory against US forces.
