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Ladakh Police on Friday arrested activist Sonam Wangchuk, a day after the Union Home Ministry cancelled his NGO’s FCRA licence over alleged violations. The arrest comes in the backdrop of violent clashes during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.In Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected Nato chief Mark Rutte’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin after US tariff moves, calling it “factually incorrect” and “entirely baseless.”In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Police resorted to a lathi charge on protesters who pelted stones after Friday prayers. Demonstrators carrying “I Love Muhammad” placards had gathered outside Ala Hazrat Dargah and cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan’s residence.Meanwhile, Canada’s national security adviser Nathalie Drouin said Ottawa and New Delhi have found a “way” to address concerns, with cooperation focusing on terrorism and transnational crime.Separately, India has asked the US to permit oil imports from Iran and Venezuela amid rising costs from penal tariffs on Russian crude.Here’s the top 5 news of the day:Sonam Wangchuk arrested: Action comes after violent protest in LadakhThe Ladakh Police on Friday arrested activist Sonam Wangchuk, two days after the Union Territory witnessed its worst violence in decades, as a protest over statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards spiralled into clashes. Wangchuk was taken into custody by the police party led Ladakh DGP S D Singh Jamwal at 2.30 pm, the officials told news agency PTI. Read full story‘I Love Muhammad’ march: Violence after stone pelting in Bareilly; cops resort to lathichargeUttar Pradesh Police resorted to a lathi charge on Muslim protesters who pelted stones after Friday prayers in Bareilly.The protestors had gathered outside Ala Hazrat Dargah & IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan’s house, holding “I Love Muhammad” placards amid the heavy security at both spots. Read full story‘Careless, speculative’: MEA says PM Modi didn’t call Putin after US tariff move; pans Nato chief’s remarksThe ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday hit out at Nato chief Mark Rutte over his recent remark claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin after the US tariff move. In a strongly-worded reply, the MEA termed the remark “factually incorrect” and “entirely baseless”.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clearly stated that “at no point has Prime Minister Modi spoken with President Putin in the manner suggested. Read full story‘One India’: Canada gets clear message from Delhi; Khalistan threat, extraditions in focusCanada’s national security adviser Nathalie Drouin on Thursday said that New Delhi and Ottawa have found a “way” to address mutual concerns as both the countries agreed to work together to open a fresh chapter, placing particular emphasis on tackling terrorism and transnational crime.Days after meeting her counterpart Ajit Doval in India, Drouin said that New Delhi wants Canada be very clear in terms of the “One India.” Read full storyReducing Russian crude imports: India wants US to allow oil from Iran, Venezuela; 25% penal tariffs in focusIndia, faced with 25% additional penal tariffs for its crude trade with Russia, has reportedly asked the US to allow oil imports from Iran and Venezuela.Following international sanctions due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia began offering its oil at reduced prices. With India importing nearly 90% of its oil requirements, the cost-effective Russian supplies have helped reduce its import expenses. Read full story
