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Iran confirms the death of national security chief Ali Larijani, President Pezeshkian expresses condolences

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Iran confirms the death of national security chief Ali Larijani, President Pezeshkian expresses condolences

Iran confirms the death of national security chief Ali Larijani, President Pezeshkian expresses condolences
Iranian Security Chief Larinjani was killed, President Pezeshkian expressed condolences (file photo)

Iran confirmed on Tuesday the death of its national security chief Ali Larijani, hours after Israel admitted killing him in an airstrike. Iran’s president also expressed condolences for the dead while vowing revenge.“The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the pure soul of the martyr Dr. Ali Larijani, a righteous servant of God,” AFP quoted a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council as saying.The statement added: “After a lifetime of struggle for the advancement of Iran and the Islamic Revolution, he finally fulfilled his long-held wish, answered the divine call and gloriously received the sweet grace of martyrdom in the trenches of service.”The Iranian president also expressed condolences for Larijani’s death and vowed to “avenge” his “blood debt.” In a condolence statement, Pezeshkian described Larijani’s absence as “painful and disturbing.” According to the New York Times, Pezeshkian praised Larijani for his decades of service to the Iranian government and said the country would “continue on the path of defiance and resistance.”Meanwhile, in a televised speech, Benjamin Netanyahu Ali Larijani described Ali Larijani as “the boss of the Revolutionary Guards, the gang that actually rules Iran.” The Israeli prime minister added that the Iranian people could eventually overthrow their leadership, but warned: “It won’t happen all at once, and it won’t happen easily. But if we persist, we will give them a chance to take their destiny into their own hands.”Just hours earlier, Israel announced that Larijani had been killed in an airstrike. Israel said it killed another senior Iranian military figure on Tuesday, targeting Basij leader Ghulamreza Soleimani. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gen. Ghulam Reza Soleimani, head of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force, “were eliminated last night.” Agence France-Presse quoted Fars and Tasnim news agencies as reporting that the funerals of Ali Larijani and Soleimani will be held in central Tehran on Wednesday morning. The Israeli military also said it had attacked Basij positions around Tehran after earlier announcing the killing of the group’s top commander.

Overzealous investigations can be equally fatal to prosecutions as late ones: SC

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Overzealous investigations can be equally fatal to prosecutions as late ones: SC

New Delhi: It was a “bogus and premeditated investigation” and “a farcical prosecution” that resulted in a son and his wife being wrongly convicted and jailed for eight years for allegedly killing their elderly parents, now Supreme Court Free them without charge.Justice Sanjay Kumar K Vinod Chandran, while speaking of the various loopholes in the investigation and trial proceedings that resulted in two innocent persons languishing in jail, cautioned the police and the courts to strictly adhere to the accepted rules of procedure when lives are lost or taken away and when there is a possibility of false accusations being leveled and the reputation of the living being endangered.“An overzealous investigation is as fatal to a prosecution as being lethargic and tardy. Basing cases on public perception and personal preference ends up in chaos, often putting innocent people in danger but always freeing the perpetrators. Here we have a couple who died tragically after their home burned down in a fire, and the son and daughter-in-law were charged with murder. The entire case is based on motive; the son harbored ill will against his father and the entire village was against his son as he did not get his due share in the ancestral property. The incident ended with an investigation and the truth was sacrificed on the altar of revenge while the selective but careless pursuit of the investigating officer ably assisted the entire prosecution,” the judge said.Defense lawyer Smarhar Singh, who appeared for the accused brother, tried to convince the court that his brother and his wife were guilty, as evidenced by the dying couple’s dying declarations. But the judge said the death declaration was unreliable because it was not recorded in accordance with the law.“According to us, the investigation is a sham, premeditated and throwing to the winds every principle of criminal jurisprudence provided for due process. The prosecution is therefore a farce that renders the testimonies of witnesses mundane. The investigation and prosecution are premised on the alleged motive and nothing more,” the judge said.

Cesar Chavez: What we know about ‘unspecified’ allegations against late United Farm Workers leader

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Cesar Chavez: What we know about ‘unspecified’ allegations against late United Farm Workers leader

“Serious” accusations against late labor leader Cesar Chavez have raised concerns, prompting the United Farm Workers (UFW) union he co-founded to skip this year’s Cesar Chavez Day events.

UFW withdraws from Chavez Day as serious allegations against Cesar Chavez surface (AP)
UFW withdraws from Chavez Day as serious allegations against Cesar Chavez surface (AP)

The UFW made the explosive accusation public in a statement on Tuesday and said it would not participate in this year’s Cesar Chavez Day event on March 31.

Chavez was a civil rights icon who co-founded the UFW in 1962 and led the organization until his death in April 1993 at age 66. The union still represents nearly 5,000 farmworkers.

What are the charges?

United Farm Workers did not provide any specific details or first-hand confirmation of the claims, saying it did not report them directly. However, in a statement released on Tuesday, the union said it had been informed that Chavez had “behaved in a manner that is incompatible with the values ​​of our organization.”

The union described accusation There are two categories, family is important and there are more serious things.

“Some of the reports were domestic matters and not the story we were telling or the place we were commenting. Even more disturbing are the allegations involving the abuse of young women or minors. The allegations that very young women or girls may have been victimized are shocking,” the union said.

The Cesar Chavez Foundation said it is working with the UFW to respond. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the news we heard,” the statement said.

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What did the UFW do about this?

The union said it would not participate in any upcoming Cesar Chavez Day events and was working to establish a formal, independent process to hear from those who may have been harmed.

“In the coming weeks, we will work with experts in such processes to work to establish an external, confidential, independent channel for those who may have been harmed by Cesar Chavez early in the UFW’s history,” the union said in a statement.

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March 31 is Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday in California, Arizona, Washington and Utah. Chavez, who died in 1993, co-founded the UFW in the 1960s with activist Dolores Huerta.

After lifting suspension, MPs insist protest was for opposition rights, question Speaker

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After lifting suspension, MPs insist protest was for opposition rights, question Speaker

Protest by MP Manikam Tagore

New Delhi: After revoking their suspension on Tuesday, Congress lawmakers maintained that their “dignified” protest was to demand that Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members be given the right to speak in Parliament.Congress MP Manikam Tagore said: “Parliamentary traditions and rules must apply equally to all and not selectively to opposition members. Lakshman Rekha must include upholding the dignity of opposition leaders.”He said that it was only after the LoP was not allowed to speak on the motion to thank the President that the opposition MPs protested, and then representatives of the 240 opposition MPs were “silenced”.Another suspended MP, Amarinder Raja Warring, said the suspension was too long. “We feel there is discrimination in the House. There is no equality. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has a chance if he wants to. Nishikant, Anurag Thakur, Ravneet Bittu have a free mandate but the LoP does not have a free mandate. The Speaker sometimes discriminates and he takes biased decisions and we feel bad,” he said.After being lifted from suspension on Tuesday afternoon, MPs Rabindranath Tagore, Waring, Shibhi Eden, Prashant Padore, Kiran Reddy, Gurjit Ojira, Deen Kuriakos paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi inside the Parliament complex.

Tulsi Gabbard breaks silence on Iran war after top aide Joe Kent resigns: ‘Trump takes action based on…’

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Tulsi Gabbard breaks silence on Iran war after top aide Joe Kent resigns: ‘Trump takes action based on…’

Tulsi Gabbard breaks silence on Iran war after top aide Joe Kent resigns: 'Trump takes action based on...'

director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard She broke her silence on Tuesday after her top aide, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, resigned over his disagreement with President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. Since Tulsi Gabbard is also known for her anti-war stance, there was widespread speculation that she would also bow out, as she has not made any statements about the U.S. war against Iran. But on Tuesday, Gabbard released her first statement, which made no mention of Joe Kent.

Read Tulsi Gabbard’s full statement on the Iran war

“Donald Trump was overwhelmingly elected by the American people as our President and Commander-in-Chief. As our Commander-in-Chief, he has the responsibility to determine what is and is not an imminent threat, and whether to take the actions he deems necessary to protect the security of our military, the American people, and our nation.” “The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is responsible for helping coordinate and integrate all intelligence to provide the President and Commander-in-Chief with the best information available to guide his decision-making. “After carefully reviewing all the information before him, President Trump concluded that Iran’s terrorist Islamic regime posed an imminent threat, and he acted based on that conclusion.”

Tulsi Gabbard’s statement refutes Joe Kent’s argument about ‘imminent threat’

Joe Kent said in a letter to President Trump that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that “we are waging this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful U.S. lobby.” Gabbard said in a statement that it is President Trump’s responsibility to determine whether the threat is imminent. Regarding the issue of Israeli pressure that Kent raised, Gabbard said Trump made the decision to attack Iran after carefully reviewing all the information in front of him. Her department is responsible for providing the president with the best information available.

Nancy Guthrie Update: Ex-FBI Agent Points to Key Clues in Suspect Video; ‘Could this explain…’

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Ex-FBI Agent Points to Key Clues in Suspect Video; ‘Could this explain…’

A former FBI agent has a new theory about surveillance images released in the disappearance Nancy GuthrieSavannah Guthrie’s mother said the moon might explain the difference in light in the photo.

Moonshine theory emerges as new clue in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (Getty Images via AFP)
Moonshine theory emerges as new clue in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (Getty Images via AFP)

What a former FBI agent said

Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffendaver suggested that lunar activity could explain the different light in the images.

According to unconfirmed reports from NewsNation, FBI Coffindaffer Asked Guthrie’s neighbors for surveillance footage from January 11 and January 24, Coffindaffer wrote on It’s a full moon (100% moonlight).

“Could this explain the difference in lighting in the background in these two photos?” Cofendav wondered.

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What does the surveillance video show?

On February 10, the FBI released doorbell camera video showing a man wearing a ski mask, jacket, pants, gloves and a holster on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she disappeared. It was later reported that the same masked man had been spotted at Guthrie’s home earlier.

The suspect is described by the FBI as a male, approximately 5 feet 9 or 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build and carrying a 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

Authorities respond to image differences

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said last month they noticed differences in the suspect’s clothing in the images, including with and without a backpack.

However, officials said there were no time stamps on the photos, adding that “any suggestion that these photos were taken on different dates is pure speculation.”

“The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to analyze various forms of evidence in the case of Nancy Guthrie, including materials from laboratories and camera images and videos. At this time, we will not comment on the details or status of this analysis,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

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Case background

Six weeks into the search for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, there is still no sign of her whereabouts. No arrests have been made yet.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos also warned that Nancy was a “target” no matter who kidnapped her There may be another strike.

Ensuring good nutrition for children is an investment in Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

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Ensuring good nutrition for children is an investment in Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

New Delhi: Ensuring good nutrition of children is an investment in human capital, President Dhurupadi Murmu on Tuesday said, stressing that children are not only beneficiaries of the school mid-day meal scheme but also builders of a bright future for the country.Murmu was speaking at a landmark event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center to mark 25 years of Akshaya Patra Foundation providing 5 billion meals and serving the cause. The President said providing 5 billion meals to advance education goals is a remarkable achievement for nonprofit organizations.As the implementing partner of Prime Minister’s POSHAN flagship program of the Government of India, Akshaya Patra has been providing fresh, nutritious meals to millions of children in government schools across India. Murmu added that the theme of the event, “From Well-nourished and Well-Educated India to Developed India”, highlighted the importance of a well-nourished and well-educated society in achieving the national resolve of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.The president also provided food to a group of children in a symbolic gesture. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Akshaya Patra Foundation founder and chairman Madhu Pandit Dasa co-founder and vice-chairman Chanchalapathi Dasa were present on the occasion.She added: “Children are not just the beneficiaries of the free school lunch program; they are the drivers of a future productive, competitive workforce to ensure a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Every meal is an investment in our nation’s human capital, delivering a demographic dividend of healthy, educated youth that will contribute to the socio-economic growth of emerging developed India.”Murmu commended Akshaya Patra for her continuous efforts over the past 25 years to address malnutrition among children and encourage them to pursue education by providing mid-day meals to schools.Education Minister Pradhan said: “Unless our children and adolescents are well nourished, India will not be able to realize its full potential.”

‘Free flight to India’: Homeland Security uses Taj Mahal to promote ‘self-deportation’, offers $2,600 incentives to undocumented immigrants

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‘Free flight to India’: Homeland Security uses Taj Mahal to promote ‘self-deportation’, offers $2,600 incentives to undocumented immigrants

'Free flight to India': Homeland Security uses Taj Mahal to promote 'self-deportation', offers $2,600 incentives to undocumented immigrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used images of India’s Taj Mahal to promote a “self-deportation” program and offer financial incentives to undocumented immigrants who agree to voluntarily leave the country.In a post shared on social media, the department appeared to be promoting free flights to India and offering cash benefits of up to $2,600 to those who choose to leave the United States on their own. The message featured the Taj Mahal, suggesting the plan was an easier and more beneficial alternative to forced evictions. It also features China and Colombia, two countries with large immigrant populations in the United States.Under the initiative, immigrants without legal status are encouraged to notify authorities of their intention to leave. In return, they may receive help with travel arrangements and financial compensation. Officials say the program is designed to reduce enforcement costs and ease pressure on the detention system while also allowing individuals to avoid legal penalties associated with formal deportation.However, the campaign caused a backlash, particularly over its use of cultural imagery. Social media suggested that using the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, could trivialize a serious issue. Some also question whether the messages unfairly target specific communities, raise concerns about racism and xenophobia, or oversimplify the complex realities faced by undocumented immigrants.Immigration advocates say offers of money and free travel may appeal to those in difficult circumstances, but warn such programs could mask long-term consequences. Voluntarily leaving the United States under these programs may still affect a person’s ability to legally return in the future, depending on their immigration history.DHS also recommends that immigrants use the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) application to begin the process, allowing them to register their intent to voluntarily leave the country, submit details, and obtain information about travel assistance and financial incentives available under the program.

Government withdraws Jan Vishwas Bill from Lok Sabha to amend certain provisions

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Government withdraws Jan Vishwas Bill from Lok Sabha to amend certain provisions

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday withdrew a proposed legislation – the Jan Vishwas (Provisions Amendment) Bill, 2025 – from the Lok Sabha that sought to amend certain laws to legalize and rationalize criminal acts to further strengthen trust-based governance.Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the troop withdrawal bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on a voice vote. The bill has been withdrawn, according to a select committee report. The bill is expected to be reintroduced after incorporating the select committee’s recommendations.Pending bills can be withdrawn with the permission of the House of Representatives.

Fort Dix Blockade: What Happened at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and What Is FPCON Charlie? first detail

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Fort Dix Blockade: What Happened at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and What Is FPCON Charlie? first detail

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, or McGuire Air Force Base, which includes Fort Dix, was placed on lockdown Tuesday. The incident occurred at 2901 Falcon Lane, New Jersey.

View of McGuire Air Force Base. (Facebook/Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst)
View of McGuire Air Force Base. (Facebook/Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst)

A statement from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst read: “JB MDL is currently located at FPCON CHARLIE. Security measures have been enhanced. All personnel are expected to remain alert, follow the direction of security forces and report any suspicious activity immediately.”

It added: “We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our installation.”

FPCON Charlie is an advanced military threat condition indicating the potential for a terrorist attack or attack against personnel/facilities.

According to the Citizen app “FPCON Charlie ‘is applicable in the event of an incident or upon receipt of intelligence indicating the possibility of some form of terrorist action against a person or facility. 100% ID check required’.”

Citizenship Application Report It was also noted that social media users claimed there were multiple suspicious packages at the facility, but this has not been confirmed by authorities. Non-essential personnel have been cleared from the base, according to social media users.

(This story is being updated)

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