Evening news wrap
- Donald Trump issued a furious threat to Iran as Israeli and Iranian strikes widened the regional conflict.
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma threatened legal action after Congress alleged his wife held multiple foreign passports.
- A suspected ISIS-linked terror module was busted, with Andhra Pradesh Police raiding multiple states.
- PM Modi in Cooch Behar said Bengal polls would end “fear” and urged support for women’s reservation.
- Iran claimed a “bitter defeat” for the US in Isfahan, while Trump hailed the pilot rescue mission as a success.
Here are the top news of the day:
Trump threatens Iran in furious post as regional strikes intensify
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated rhetoric against Iran, posting an expletive-filled warning on social media that hinted at possible major strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges. His remarks came as violence widened across the region, with an Israeli strike reported near a hospital in south Beirut and Iranian drone attacks causing what Kuwait said was “severe” damage to oil and petrochemical facilities. Follow live updates
Assam passport row erupts as Pawan Khera targets Himanta’s wife, CM threatens legal action
A political storm broke out 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 strongly denied the claims, calling them “malicious” and “fabricated”, and said he and his wife would file criminal and civil defamation cases within 48 hours. Read full story
Suspected ISIS-linked terror module busted, Andhra teams raid multiple states
A suspected terror module with alleged links to foreign handlers and extremist groups including ISIS and AQIS has been uncovered, with investigators saying it was radicalising youth in India through online propaganda. Andhra Pradesh Police launched raids across several states and detained around a dozen suspects. Read full story
PM Modi says Bengal poll will end ‘fear’, urges support for women’s reservation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Cooch Behar, said the Bengal election would drive out “fear” and accused the TMC of intimidation, corruption and infiltration. He told voters to trust the law and claimed action would follow against “goons” after the results on May 4. PM Modi also urged all political parties to back the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a national cause and asking Bengal’s women to pressure parties to support it in Parliament. Follow live updates
Iran claims ‘bitter defeat’ for US after Isfahan rescue mission
Iran claimed it inflicted a “bitter defeat” on the United States in southern Isfahan after rescuing a second missing F-15 crew member, saying the incident exposed American military weakness. Tehran said Iranian forces also shot down aircraft during the operation. Read full story
