Iran is set to execute a 26-year-old man, Erfan Soltani, arrested just last week amid widespread protests. His family claims he received a death sentence within two days without a trial, with execution slated for Wednesday. This case raises alarms as potentially the first execution linked to the current unrest, prompting a strong warning from US President Donald Trump.

The cold wave is set to persist through the week, with cloudy skies and a chance of light rain expected in Bengaluru.

Doctors in Delhi report longer, intense winter respiratory illnesses with persistent cough and loss of taste and smell, urging prevention and caution against self-medication.