Iran claims successful interception of Israeli airstrike
New Delhi: Iran has announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted an Israeli airstrike, resulting in only limited damage to some locations. The Israeli military had targeted military facilities within Iran during early morning raids on Saturday. Reports indicate that the strikes were focused on military sites in the provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran.
Several explosions have been reported around Tehran, prompting the activation of air defense systems in the capital. Iranian media has stated that no damage occurred to military installations associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This attack is said to be in retaliation for a ballistic missile strike conducted against Israel on October 1, 2024.
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Will Champai Soren become a game-changer for BJP in Jharkhand polls?
Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.
However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.
Soren’s switiching is seen as a strategic benefit for the saffron party, which has been working to expand its appeal among Jharkhand’s tribal communities, a demographic traditionally aligned with the JMM. His departure from the JMM, led by Shibu Soren and his son Hemant Soren, was fueled by dissatisfaction with the state government’s policies, which he claimed had failed to address tribal concerns.
Also known as "Jharkhand’s Tiger" for his instrumental role in the statehood movement of the 1990s, Champai Soren has respect and influence among tribal voters. His decision to switch the party could be a turning point in the BJP’s efforts to gain a stronger hold in a state where tribal votes often decide the outcome.
