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On 16 January 1979, Iran’s Shah fled the country. His departure marked the collapse of a monarchy that had ruled for decades. In its place rose a revolution that changed not only Iran, but the entire Middle East. From that political storm came the Islamic Republic, a system based on clerical rule and religious authority.

In a significant turn of events this Friday, the Supreme Court of India provided a moment of temporary relief to Vikas Yadav. Yadav is currently serving a rigorous 25-year prison sentence, notably without the possibility of remission, for the infamous 2002 murder of business executive Nitish Katara. Despite the gravity of his past actions, the court has granted him a furlough, allowing him to leave his cell to spend the Holi festival with his family.

Saudi Arabia has issued a firm and clear condemnation of the recent Iranian missile and drone strikes that hit United States military bases in several Gulf countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia described these attacks on facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait as an open act of aggression and a clear breach of international law. The Saudi government underscored that striking military installations on foreign soil without justification violates the fundamental principles that govern peaceful relations between nations.

An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana, has been suspended for one semester following serious allegations raised by the father of a student. The suspension of Professor Sarover Zaidi will remain in effect from February 1 to July 31, 2026. The action came after claims that the professor had harassed, humiliated, and discriminated against a student in a manner that reportedly harmed his mental health and academic performance.

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan took a sharp and dangerous turn on Saturday when Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet over Jalalabad and captured its pilot alive. The incident has deepened an already serious crisis between the two neighbouring countries.

With Holi around the corner, markets in Uttar Pradesh are filling up with sweets, snacks, and festive treats. At the same time, the state’s food safety authorities have stepped up their efforts to ensure that what reaches people’s homes is safe to eat. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration, commonly known as the FSDA, has launched a series of inspections to prevent the sale of expired or unsafe food during the festive season.

The long-standing debate over the construction of a religious site in Noida has reached a boiling point, revealing a sharp divide between local residents and media figures. Recently, the quiet neighborhood of Sector 15A became the center of a heated confrontation when Arfa Khanum Sherwani, a well-known face from the digital news outlet The Wire, arrived on the scene. While she appeared to be reporting on the local disagreement regarding a proposed temple, residents quickly accused her of using the situation to push a specific ideological agenda.

The diplomatic landscape shifted significantly as Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a historic visit to Israel, a move that captured the world's gaze. While the two nations worked to solidify a strategic partnership spanning trade, technology, and defense, the visit sparked a sharp backlash from a specific collective of "Free Palestine" advocates and leftist circles. This "intelligentsia," comprising various secular politicians and media outlets, has been vocal in its condemnation of the Prime Minister’s address to the Knesset.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have taken a serious turn, with both countries now openly exchanging military fire and accusations. What began as border clashes has quickly escalated into a wider confrontation involving air strikes, claims of heavy casualties, and political statements that have raised the temperature even further.