Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was hit outside a federal press conference building in Berlin with red liquid believed to be tomato ketchup. The assault reportedly occurred shortly after he spoke to journalists and sharply criticised the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran. A viral video shows the moment as the public dispute escalates abroad.
Thousands of saffron-clad pro-Hindu activists gathered outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, sitting in protest over alleged atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, in the neighbouring country. The rally drew political backing including West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, as protesters demanded action from diplomatic authorities.
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The Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers (CCGEW) has asked the government to address a delay in the January 2026 dearness allowance (DA) hike. It announced a lunch-hour protest at all workplaces on April 16, 2026. The government last announced a DA hike in October 2025 for July 2025, with arrears paid, but employees and pensioners are still waiting for the January 2026 revision.
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