CM Mamata to protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC office

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will take to the streets in Kolkata on Friday (January 9, 2026) to protest against the raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the I-PAC office, and residence of its co-founder Pratik Jain. Ms. Banerjee will lead the procession from Jadavapur 8B Bus Stand to Hazra More.

Internet shutdown in Iran as protests mount; Trump warns of U.S. action

A nationwide internet blackout was reported in Iran on Thursday night (January 8, 2026) with internet access and telephone lines cut out after demonstrators in Tehran and elsewhere joined a protest called by the country’s exiled Crown Prince.

Three Indians among crew on board Russian oil tanker seized by U.S.: report