New Delhi: Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in Chief Minister of Assam On Tuesday, he became the first non-Congress leader in the state to achieve the feat.The swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led UDF government in Assam for its third consecutive term will be held at 11:40 am at the Veterinary College Stadium in Kanapala.Prime Minister Narendra Modi The event is expected to be attended along with senior BJP leaders and Union ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and Sarbananda Sonowal. BJP national president Nitin Nabin and several NDA chief ministers and deputy chief ministers are also likely to attend.Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who formally appointed Sarma as chief minister on Sunday, will administer the oath of office and secrecy to him and the new council of ministers.Sarma, who first became chief minister in 2021, will now join the group of BJP leaders led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold the top job in his state continuously.
California mayor admits to being ‘China agent’: This is the maximum sentence she faces
former mayor of a city Los Angeles Suburban resigned after her case became public and agreed to plead guilty to serving as an unregistered foreign agent for China during her stay in the United States.
Aileen Wang accused of promoting Chinese propaganda and postings Chinese According to unsealed court documents, the government guidance purportedly admitted the charges, Bloomberg reported.
Which city is she mayor of?
Wang served as mayor of Arcadia, a city located northeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. She was elected to the City Council in 2022. But she resigned from the position after her case came to light.
“We can confirm that there was no involvement of city finances, staff or decision-making processes,” City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto said in a statement.
What punishment might she face?
The 58-year-old man reportedly faces 10 years in prison. according to a statement us She will enter a plea in the coming weeks at a Los Angeles attorney’s office. She pleaded guilty Monday to serving as an unlawful agent of the People’s Republic of China.
What did she do?
The FBI accused her of running a news website and posting pro-China content on the site at the direction of officials in Beijing. The agency claims she continued this practice between 2020 and 2022.
The WeChat posts showed the articles she received and the reaction from Chinese officials after she posted them, according to the agency.
“All Americans should be wary of an elected official blatantly promoting propaganda on behalf of the Chinese government,” Patrick Grandy, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, told CBS News.
“this FBI Works to root out those who act at the behest of America’s adversaries and illegally act as agents of foreign governments. “
Did she do it alone?
Wang reportedly worked with another man, her then-fiancé named Yaoning “Mike” Sun. He pleaded guilty last October to promoting the scheme. He is currently serving a four-year sentence, according to a statement from the FBI.
According to Bloomberg, Roman Rozavsky, assistant director of the FBI’s counterintelligence and espionage division, said in a statement that “by her own admission, Irene Wang secretly serves the interests of the Chinese government.” “Let this be a clear warning: Individuals who influence our democracy on behalf of foreign governments will be identified, investigated and brought to justice.”
What did Wang Ailing say?
“She apologizes for the mistakes she has made in her personal life,” Wang’s attorneys, Brian A. Sun and Jason Liang, said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
“Her love and devotion to the Acadian community has not changed or wavered. She asks for the community’s understanding and continued support,” her attorney added.
Kashi Patel reacts:
FBI Director Kash Patel tweeted about the incident. “Mayor Erin Wang of Arcadia, California was charged with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China in the United States. Mayor Wang admitted that from at least 2020 to 2022, she served as a foreign agent to promote the People’s Republic of China in the United States and acted at the direction of the People’s Republic of China to further their interests. She has agreed to resign and plead guilty,” he wrote.
“The FBI and our federal partners continue to act aggressively to root out this impact on U.S. institutions across the country,” he added.
No shortage of petroleum products, avoid panic but follow PM’s advice to save fuel: Rajnath at iGoM meeting
New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged “people to remain calm and avoid any kind of panic as all concrete steps are being taken to prevent shortage or disruption in the supply chain”. The minister, who chaired the fifth Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) meeting on developments in West Asia, said “the government’s primary focus is to ensure that energy flows are not disrupted, economies are stable and maritime trade routes remain secure”. However, he urged people to use fuel wisely.Including Jagat Prakash Nadda, Hardeep Singh Puri, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Kiren Rijiju, KR Rammohan Naidu, S Sonowal and Jitendra Singh The IGoM was attended by several ministers, including the country, who were informed that the country is safe and there is no shortage of any petroleum products, even though most other countries have taken emergency measures to significantly reduce domestic consumption.Ministers were also informed that there is a surplus of essential goods for the people and that the current protections are intended to build long-term capacity while the crisis continues. Supply management is good and people do not need to panic or over-purchase fuel and other products.“India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of natural gas and 45 days of LPG rolling stock. Foreign exchange reserves are as high as US$703 billion. India is the world’s third largest oil refiner and the fourth largest exporter of petroleum products. It exports to more than 150 countries and fully meets domestic demand. But as international crude oil prices continue to be at very high levels, India has borne huge costs. Saving fuel can alleviate this burden,” the government said in a statement released after the meeting.However, Rajnath directed officials to take concrete steps to implement the Prime Minister’s call (rational use of fuel) at the grassroots level. “Ministries and states must identify measures in a coordinated manner to institutionalize fuel efficiency, public awareness and responsible consumption behaviour,” he said, adding that we “need to focus on strategic crisis anticipation, early warning assessments, scenario planning and timely whole-of-government preparedness”.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on people to collectively engage in prudent use of petroleum products and reduce wasteful consumption to help the country cope with rising prices caused by global economic chaos, supply chain challenges and international conflicts, thereby reducing the country’s financial burden.India is one of the few countries where oil prices have remained stable during global volatility, even more than 70 days after the conflict began. In many countries, prices have increased by 30% to 70%. However, the burden of global sky-high prices is not being passed on to Indian citizens as Indian Oil Marketing Corporations are incurring daily losses of close to Rs 1,000 crore and the recovery shortfall in Q1’26 was close to Rs 200 crore.
IPL playoff scenario: 15 games left, PBKS chance drops to 64.4%
With 15 games left in the league, LSG and MI have missed out on the playoffs, while DC are barely hanging on. RCB, SRH and GT will be too bad to make it to the playoffs from now on, while PBKS are also still in a good position to make the playoffs despite Monday’s loss. In terms of points, CSK and RR have an even better chance of finishing in the top four, even if tied. KKR’s chances are slim. There are 32,768 possible outcome combinations left, so none of the eight remaining combinations in the game have yet been determined.
Let’s look at the probabilities:
- RCB has an 88.4% chance of finishing in the top four points (including a possible tie for one or more of those spots), and a 59.4% chance of finishing in the top two
- SRH’s chance of finishing in the top four on points is only slightly lower at 88.1%, while their chance of finishing in the top two is 59%
- GT has an 88.2% chance of finishing in the top four in terms of points, but their chances of finishing first or second individually or jointly are slightly higher than RCB and SRH’s 60%
- Monday’s defeat dropped PBKS’ chances of finishing in the top four in points to 64.4%, while their chances of finishing in the top two were just 28.2%
- CSK has a 53.8% chance of finishing in the top four, but only a 22% chance of finishing in the top two
- The chance of RR entering the top four is slightly lower at 53.6%, while the chance of occupying one of the top two is only 18.5%
- KKR’s chance of making it to the last four is only 13.5%, but they can now even finish in the top two on points, though the chance is only 3.7%
- With Monday’s win, D.C. retains its hopes of making the playoffs, but there’s only a 3.2 percent chance. At most they’re tied for third place with two to four other teams
How we arrive at the probabilities: With 15 games left, there are 32,768 possible combinations of outcomes. For each team, we looked at how many of them ended up in the top four, individually or tied. We also looked at how many combinations put each team in the top two, individually or jointly. For example, RCB finished in the top four out of 28,980 possible combinations of match results, meaning there was an 88.4% chance of finishing in the top four either individually or jointly.
Hasan Abi loses cool on Twitch as ‘white baby’ comment sparks furious rant
Hasan Abi has found himself in the middle of another heated live-streaming controversy after getting angry at a viewer who called him a “white baby” during a political discussion on Twitch. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with clips of the anchor’s emotional reaction sparking heated debate between supporters and critics. What began as a conversation about the anti-DEI movement and racial politics quickly turned into a broader debate about identity, online speech, and the growing tensions over political commentary on streaming platforms.The viral exchange occurred when Hasan Piker discussed comments related to San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Connie Chan. When the political streamer criticized what he called white supremacist attacks on diversity initiatives, one viewer jokingly called him a “white baby.” Hassan immediately fired back, launching into a fiery rant about racism, discrimination and the anti-Muslim hatred he has personally experienced online.
Hassan Abiy explodes after viewer calls him ‘white baby’ on Twitch
During the live broadcast, Hassan Abiy read part of an online comment accusing him of unfairly targeting Chan over political differences. In response to these criticisms, he believes that the anti-DEI movement in the United States is related to greater racial inequality and white supremacy systems.The discussion took a sharp turn when one viewer wrote in the chat: “Sometimes you can’t talk like that, white baby.”Hassan reacted immediately with excitement. “First of all, suck my…, okay? I’m a fucking Muslim American who gets… called a terrorist… every day, okay? Are we having the Olympics of racism? Are we talking about what kind of racism is institutionally appropriate? What do you think? Who do you think eats more… every day…?”The video quickly circulated online, with some viewers defending Hassan’s frustration while others criticized the intensity of his reaction to what was later described as a joke.
Hassan Abiy defends anti-DEI rhetoric amid backlash
As the conversation continued, Hassan tried to clarify what he meant by the political discussion. He insisted that his criticism was directed at institutions associated with white supremacy, not Asian Americans themselves.“I’m attacking the concept of tokens being used to serve white supremacy. You can’t say ‘white baby’ like that. It’s ridiculous,” he explained.After viewers clarified that the message was intended for humor, Hassan acknowledged the point but acknowledged that the situation reflected a deeper frustration he feels online. “I know, it’s very frustrating. I think I’m some anti-Asian reactionary because what I’m saying is that the anti-DEI movement is actually hurting Asian Americans right now, but also, in a way, using Asian faces to achieve white supremacy.“He then ended the discussion with a blunt summary. “You know what I think is… on the rise? I think white supremacy… is on the rise. I think anti-DEI initiatives… are on the rise. I think racism… is on the rise. If you are willing to be a participant in a white supremacist movement, I will… take action against you.”As expected, the exchange has now become another viral flashpoint in the increasingly chaotic world of live political commentary.
Who is Wang Ailin? Five things you need to know about former Arcadia mayor’s admission that he was a ‘Chinese agent’
Wang Aileen mayor Located in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, californiaresigned after admitting to operating a propaganda news website at the direction of the People’s Republic of China. Wang was named in court documents unsealed Monday in California.
According to the New York Post, Aileen Wang admitted that she acted as an illegal foreign agent at the request of the United States. China in a plea agreement reached in court. She was elected mayor of Arcadia City Council in 2022.
According to court documents, Aileen Wang allegedly ran a news website targeting Chinese Americans called “American News Center.” The website, although claiming to be a news source, allegedly spreads fake news to boost Chinese publicity. The site was active from 2020 to 2022, not while Wang was mayor of Acadia.
In this article, we’ll explore five things to know about Wang Ailing and her case as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China.
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Who is Wang Ailin? 5 things you need to know about Acadia’s former mayor
1. She’s a Democrat: Eileen Wang elected to Arcadia City Council Democratic Party Tickets for November 2022.
2. Working with your fiancé based on Chinese orders: She allegedly ran the website in partnership with her then-fiancé Sun Yaoning. The plea stated that she “carried out the instructions of the People’s Republic of China” and reported to them from time to time. Communications with her agent were also mentioned in the plea agreement.
3. More accusations against fiancé: The New York Post cited reports from the U.S. Department of Justice that Wang’s then-fiancé “Mike” Sun spied on him. Taiwan Transferred to China via the United States.
4. Confession: She pleaded guilty to the charges Monday following a trial in Los Angeles County. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
5. Tried to distance yourself from your fiancé: Erin Wang has been linked to the allegations through her ex-fiancé. However, she insisted that her relationship with Sun was over and that she was not responsible for Sun’s actions. But the fact that he is her 2022 campaign manager complicates her case.
What you need to know about Sun Yaoning
Yoaning ‘Mike’ Sun was first charged with conspiring to espionage for China in 2024 after initially being charged as an illegal foreign agent. In February 2026, he was sentenced to four years in federal prison.
“Ms. Wang is the latest person to serve as an agent of the People’s Republic of China, and her ability to rise to the highest levels of a local office in her city should terrify Americans,” said Los Angeles Attorney Bill Essayli.
To speed up bail hearings, high court can waive notice: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said thousands of bail petitions pending in high courts over the years have violated the “precious” right to liberty and ordered that issuance of notice of bail pleas can be dispensed with by providing a copy of the petition to the prosecution in advance so that they can respond on the first day of hearing.Currently, the normal practice of the courts is to issue notice on the bail plea of the accused and seek a reply from the concerned state government, investigating agency or prosecution. Replies are not submitted for several weeks, delaying the processing of release requests for persons in judicial or police custody in connection with criminal cases.
Protecting defendant’s freedom does not mean ignoring victims’ rights: SC
The Madras High Court got a thumbs up from CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi for taking minimum time in deciding the bail application. Although the Allahabad High Court is one of the places where bail pleas are pending, the judges are also aware that the number of cases pending there is huge and the judges have to hear nearly 200 bail petitions every day.While stressing that speedy hearing of bail applications should not be at the expense of the rights of crime victims, the judge issued a slew of instructions, including automatically re-listing bail applications already accepted, to be heard through a software program at least every two weeks.While expediting the hearing of bail pleas, the Supreme Court said measures to protect the freedom of the accused do not mean neglect of concern for the rights of crime victims. “In victim-centred criminal cases, the accountability of investigating agencies and prosecutors is very important and any laxity on their part could result in the accused being released on bail,” the report said.The judges said the high court would take steps to establish a practice that would discourage the government, investigative agencies and prosecutors from seeking to postpone hearings and “remind them of the solemn duty of the courts to protect the most precious fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution”.The SC noted that in many cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, trials were delayed due to non-prompt provision of forensic laboratory reports. The CJI-led bench asked the HC chief justice to work with the government to expedite FSL reporting in court cases.The judges recommended that the HC set up a portal that would provide the pendency status of every pending bail plea so that the accused, prosecution and courts could take remedial measures for expeditious disposal.
Two more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test for hantavirus+
The Hague: Countries around the world on Monday repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and placed them in quarantine or quarantine, including a French woman and an American who tested positive.Passengers on board the MV Hondius began flying home on military and government aircraft after the ship broke down in the Canary Islands on Sunday. Personnel wearing full-body protective gear and respiratory masks escorted passengers from the ship to Tenerife’s shores, an effort that continued Monday.Three cruise ship passengers have died and there are at least six confirmed cases of hantavirus, according to the World Health Organization. WHO spokesperson Sarah Taylor said on Monday that the laboratory results of the American who tested positive were inconclusive. Health authorities say the risk to the wider public is low following the first outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship. Although there is no cure or vaccine for hantavirus, the World Health Organization says early detection and treatment can improve survival rates. The ship’s captain, Jan Dobrogowski, released a video on Monday praising the passengers and crew for their perseverance and calling for their privacy to be respected.The French woman tested positive for hantavirus and her health condition deteriorated overnight in hospital, French Health Minister Stephanie Riester said on Monday. The woman was one of five French passengers deported on Sunday. Riester told public broadcaster France Internationale that she developed symptoms on a flight to Paris.U.S. health officials said late Sunday that one of the 18 passengers evacuated from the ship and flown to Nebraska tested positive for hantavirus but was not showing any symptoms, and another had mild symptoms. After arriving in Nebraska early Monday, the U.S. passengers were flown to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which houses a federally funded quarantine facility. Once there, they are being assessed to determine whether they have been in close contact with anyone with symptoms and their level of risk for spreading the virus.Planes arriving in Tenerife will pick up passengers from more than 20 countries for the evacuation operation, which will end on Monday. On Monday, 54 passengers and crew remained on board, 22 of whom were expected to disembark and the remaining 32 who would remain on board when it returns to the Netherlands
Show us a single project not opposed by environmentalists, green lobby: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking expansion of Pipavav port in Gujarat and bluntly asked “show us a project which these environmentalists say we welcome” while also stressing that the country cannot develop without infrastructure.Anitha Shenoy, senior advocate for environmental activist Chetan Kumar Navintray Vyas, strenuously argued that the project had been stalled for more than a decade and environmental clearance was given without taking into account the adverse impact on marine mammals, olive ridley turtles, birds and mangroves.
“You want to stop everything in the name of the environment”
CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymlaya Bagchi said the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report found the concerns to be baseless, National Green Tribunal This was followed by thoughtful proposals for port expansion.While Shenoy went on to highlight the NGT’s failure to consider a series of flaws in the EIA report, the bench said the port development activities were necessary for the development of the country. “You want to stall everything in the name of environment. Without infrastructure, how can the country develop? No doubt, precautionary measures are necessary. But please tell us, where else have sea depths that allow setting up of mega ports like the one in Gujarat,” it asked.“Where else can such a port be established? Do you want the economic activities related to the port to go to other countries?” the judge asked. While refusing to entertain the appeal against the NGT order, it allowed the environmentalist to again approach the Pune-based NGT West, stating that his objections to the project were not considered.The lawyer said that 90% of the fish landings off the Saurashtra coast occur in the Pipavav port area, and the expansion will sound the death knell for fishermen and fishery-related economic activities in the area.The bench said economic activity is not a factor to consider while preparing the environmental impact assessment report. “Your basic objection is that this would disturb a turtle nesting area. The Expert Assessment Committee (EAC) found your claim to be untrue. Their inspection report said so,” the judge said.The tribunal, in its order on November 26, referred to the project’s environmental impact assessment report, stating that detailed studies on plant diversity, marine ecology and biodiversity, including a study on the impact on bird diversity, showed no significant adverse impacts. The study even described the port area as a haven for bird diversity.
‘Apologies to Erica Kirk!’ Pete Davidson gets blasted online for ‘mean’ Charlie Kirk joke at Kevin Hart roast
comedian Pete Davidson He faced online backlash after a joke he told on Netflix’s live comedy special “Kevin Hart’s Roast” sparked outrage from supporters of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Davidson called for an apology after Sunday night’s live broadcast. Kevin Hart After the barbecue show, videos of the barbecue started circulating on social media.
Netflix’s Kevin Hart Joke, hosted by Shane Gillis, features a series of comedians making intentionally offensive jokes about celebrities, politics and pop culture as part of the streaming platform’s Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2026 initiative.
As of Monday, neither Davidson nor Netflix had publicly responded to the backlash.
Are you kidding me?
Pete Davidson berated one attendee after another at the much-anticipated Netflix live event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. When it was Tony Hinchcliffe’s turn to be laughed at, Davidson brought up Charlie Kirk’s shooting behaviour.
Davidson said: “Tony Hinchcliffe is here looking both like a child molester and like the dolls they give to children to show where he touched them. Tony reminded me of Charlie Kirk in that he definitely had a man pouring down his throat on camera.”
Pete Davidson further hinted that Tony suffered the same fate as Charlie Kirk, saying: “Please kill Tony. Someone fucking kill Tony. Tony, nothing you say tonight is going to hurt my feelings. Me and Kanye had a falling out, so I took a shot from the better gay Nazi.”
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Davidson’s comments spark calls for apology from Erica Kirk and children
The backlash surrounding Davidson became one of several controversies that emerged during the Kevin Hart roast.
A viral post accused Davidson of making a “mean” joke involving Charlie Kirk and demanded the comedian apologize to Kirk’s wife, Erica Kirkand their children. “
“Dear Pete @Netflix: You are not funny or relevant. You should get down on your knees and apologize to Erica Kirk and her children,” the post read.
In another X post, a user mentioned Pete Davidson’s own experience losing his parents, and wrote“To make matters worse, he lost his father on 9/11. He understood the pain of growing up without a father, but he was joking that this man’s children will now grow up without a father.”
another user wrote“, “Comedy has everything, but not like this. Charlie had been murdered eight months earlier, and we wondered why people had become so desensitized to political violence. “