This news report details the detention of Ghulam Nabi Azad, son of suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir, by the West Bengal Police. The detention follows allegations that Azad assaulted his father's Personal Security Officer (PSO) at their residence in Murshidabad. The report highlights that while the police are interrogating Azad to ascertain the timeline and intent behind the alleged altercation, Humayun Kabir has termed the case 'politically motivated'. The MLA has issued a stern warning, stating that if 'harsh action' is taken against his family, he will 'gherao the SP's office' and bring Berhampore city to a standstill. The bulletin notes that the investigation is ongoing under relevant sections of the law.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, legal expert Harish Salve discussed the constitutional crisis in West Bengal following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign despite losing her seat and the decisive mandate against her party.
An India Today ground report from Tehran details the ongoing conflict, its impact on the city's infrastructure and how Iranians have gathered at Enghelab Square to demonstrate solidarity and unity amid war.
The Congress state unit in Tamil Nadu held an online meeting and decided to extend support to TVK. Congress is seeking a power-sharing agreement and is likely to demand two cabinet portfolios, along with a few board and corporation chairman posts, and other government roles such as trust members and directors.
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