In a session at the NDTV World Summit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shot down the argument that violent protests such as those currently being held in France could happen in India.
The seized property, valued at Rs 4,60,512, included 13 mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, a smartwatch, wristwatches, perfumes, personal care products, clothing and electronic accessories.
Protests erupted in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project on Friday night. After a 12-hour bandh ended peacefully, violent clashes began, injuring over 40 police personnel. The mob vandalized properties, set fire to government buildings, and damaged several police vehicles during the incident. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed concern and offered to hold talks with protesting groups.
India became the first team to play 300 men's T20 Internationals and also recorded their 200th win in the format. They reached the milestone in style, chasing down New Zealand's 180/5 with one ball to spare after losing five wickets for just 70 runs.
Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria attempted to exploit immigration laws to gain asylum in the US. Their plan backfired when they were detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Both individuals used fake passports to evade law enforcement for several years. Indian and US authorities confirmed Bhau's identity through cross-verification of their backgrounds. Efforts are underway to expedite their deportation to India following their detention.
Iran has denied reports that it offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in return for the US lifting its naval blockade, with the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency saying Tehran has made no fresh proposal to Pakistani mediators.
Tech giant Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) accused the Ukrainian military of violating Starlink's terms of service by using the satellite internet system for offensive drone strikes. He said the loophole that allowed such use had been closed last week.
A routine afternoon in St. Paul took a frightening turn when a school bus began moving through the streets with its driver incapacitated.
Former US President Barack Obama took a dig at Donald Trump over his renovation plans for the White House, saying Trump has "got the White House looking like former Iraq President Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory".