Mamdani: Our Government Has 'Exacerbated Racism' Through Political Choices

• Pakistani authorities have banned the Jammu Kashmir Awareness Campaign (JAAC) and arrested dozens of its members to prevent planned protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. • The crackdown follows escalating tensions triggered by the death of a JAAC activist and the recent announcement of general elections in the region.

• A new exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf has occurred, placing a fragile ceasefire under significant pressure. • Separately, junior officers have expressed concerns that their career advancement is becoming increasingly politicized.

• U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Europe is being "invaded" by "dangerous ideologies" during a speech commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. • Hegseth specifically cited the arrival of boats and migrants on the beaches of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria as a modern threat to the continent.

• President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda is set to receive a $70 billion funding infusion from Congress. • The funding is intended to scale up the logistical and operational capacity required to remove millions of undocumented immigrants from the U.S.

• The Delhi Police have deployed over 1,000 personnel at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to manage a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) scheduled for Saturday. • Authorities stated that the CJP has not submitted any formal request for permission to hold the demonstration, leading to a heightened security presence.

• Congress is set to provide a $70 billion funding infusion to support Donald Trump's deportation agenda. • Separately, junior military officers are expressing concern that their career paths are becoming increasingly politicized.

• DMK President MK Stalin has launched a sharp attack on the TVK-led government, claiming the ruling alliance only survives due to the DMK's mercy and support. • Stalin revealed that he previously refrained from objecting to post-election political developments to prevent state instability and avoid the imposition of President's rule by the central government.

• Members of the "Cockroach Janta Party" organized a rally in New Delhi to lead youth protests against the current educational administration. • The demonstrators are demanding the immediate resignation of the education minister following a series of exam scandals.

• Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the "Cockroach" party, held a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • In sports news, India has included teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in its most recent T20 squad.

• CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke arrived in India on Saturday to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. • The organization has issued a 7-day deadline for the government to take action, specifically demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

• The Cockroach Janta Party, a mock political movement with over 15 million Instagram followers, held its first physical protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. • The group serves as a massive online expression of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, primarily attracting support from young Indians.