Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his government cannot deport Zo refugees from Bangladesh. Nearly 2,000 Zo people have sought refuge in Mizoram over the past two years due to a military crackdown in Bangladesh.
On April 14, Iran launched its first direct military offensive against Israel, comprising over 300 Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. The strike, detected promptly, was intercepted by the US-led Middle East Air Defence Alliance and Israel’s Air Defence Systems. Five munitions penetrated Israeli defenses, causing structural damage but no casualties. Israel retaliated on April 19, striking a military airbase near Isfahan, targeting an air defense radar site near Natanz nuclear facility. Iranian officials claimed to have shot down small drones near Tabriz. Iran’s response, labeled as “sub-threshold,” aimed to restore deterrence while avoiding escalation. The strikes were a strategic gamble, signaling Iran’s growing might and willingness to challenge Israel’s regional dominance. However, tensions remain high, with each side seeking to avoid a full-scale conflict.
