Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of handing over Assam’s land to infiltrators for votes during its rule in the northeastern state.

Indian students in Iran, particularly near the Iraq border, struggled with internet shutdowns and curfews, relying on sporadic signals to contact anxious families. While some returned due to uncertainty, others remain, reporting campus safety despite the unrest. The situation highlights communication challenges and parental concerns

The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats in the 227-member House, still falls short of electing a mayor on its own and depends on the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to cross the halfway mark of 114. Together, the allies command 118 seats, but the question of who controls the mayor’s chair, and for how long, remains unresolved.