Unconfirmed Reports on Mojtaba Khamenei as Successor; Iran Government Denies Any Official Decision

 

State media announces three-day ceremony in Tehran to bid farewell to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Aaj Khabor (English), [International} , Teheran, Iran. 04/03/2026 : Reports in Israeli media earlier claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been selected as his successor and could soon become Iran’s next Supreme Leader. However, the Iranian government has rejected these claims, stating that no official announcement has been made and no decision regarding succession has been taken so far.

Israeli media reports had also suggested that Mojtaba played a significant role in managing the office of his father and represented a hard-line political stance within Iran’s leadership. Iranian authorities, however, have not confirmed these claims.

Meanwhile, Iran’s state media reported that arrangements have been made to hold a farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony will take place over three days in Tehran at the prayer complex associated with Ruhollah Khomeini, where political and religious leaders are expected to participate.

CAA Certificate Granted to Refugee Couple in Gazole; MLA Hands Over Citizenship Documents

 

Mahendra Kumar Singh and his wife Arti Singh, who migrated from Bangladesh in 1993, receive Indian citizenship under CAA.

Aaj Khabor (English), [Politics], Gazole, Malda, 04/03/2026 : A refugee couple from Shankarpur area of Gazole in Malda district has finally received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). After Habibpur, this is another case from the region where applicants have been granted citizenship through the CAA process.

Mahendra Kumar Singh and his wife Arti Singh had reportedly fled religious persecution in Bangladesh and taken shelter in India in 1993. Despite living in the country for over three decades, they were unable to secure Indian citizenship and did not possess voter identity cards.

About three months ago, the couple applied for citizenship under the CAA. On the occasion of Dol Yatra, local BJP MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman personally visited their residence and handed over the CAA certificate.

Expressing his happiness, Mahendra Kumar Singh said that his home was in the Tangail-Mirzafar area of Bangladesh. “We came to India in 1993. I applied under the CAA three months ago. Today, I have received the certificate. I was living in fear and anxiety for years. Now I am relieved and happy. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have fulfilled what they promised,” he said.

Meanwhile, MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman alleged that the ruling All India Trinamool Congress was misleading refugees for political gains. He stated that all eligible Hindu refugees residing in India would receive CAA certificates and urged applicants not to panic but to apply for citizenship under the Act.

The development has once again brought the implementation of the CAA into the political spotlight in West Bengal.

Alleged Rape of Mentally Unstable Woman Inside BJP Party Office Sparks Outrage in Jalpaiguri

 

 Accused arrested by Kotwali Police; BJP denies links while locals demand exemplary punishment.

Aaj Khabor (English) [State News],  Khariya, Jalpaiguri, 04/03/2026 : A shocking allegation of rape inside a party office of the Bharatiya Janata Party has triggered widespread outrage in Jalpaiguri district. The incident reportedly took place in the Vivekanandapally area under Kharia Gram Panchayat on the outskirts of Jalpaiguri town.

According to sources, a mentally unstable woman was allegedly assaulted inside the BJP party office premises. The accused has been arrested by the Kotwali Police Station. Local residents have strongly demanded exemplary punishment for the accused.

However, BJP leaders have denied that the accused is associated with the party, stating that he only stayed at the party office at night for security purposes and was not an official party worker. BJP workers from the area have also condemned the incident.

Meanwhile, some locals claim that despite the party’s denial, the accused was indeed linked to the BJP. The survivor has been admitted to hospital for medical examination. Police sources confirmed that the arrested individual will be produced before the court.

The Kotwali Police of Jalpaiguri have initiated a detailed investigation into the matter. Sources further stated that a psychological assessment of the survivor may be conducted before the completion of the medical examination.

The incident has sparked significant political tension in the region.

Bangladesh Set for Long-Awaited General Election Tomorrow Amid Tight Security Across Dhaka and Sensitive Areas

 

Aaj Khabor (English), [International], Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11/02/2026 : The long-awaited elections are set to take place in Bangladesh tomorrow. In view of the voting atmosphere, sensitive areas across the country have been placed under tight security.

In 2024, the Awami League-led government in Bangladesh collapsed following a student uprising. Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina left the country. A tribunal court in Bangladesh later found Hasina guilty and sentenced her to death. As head of the interim government, adviser Muhammad Yunus has been running the country. Sheikh Hasina’s party was banned in Bangladesh, and therefore the Awami League is not contesting this election.

Nearly 18 months after the student uprising, general elections will be held in Bangladesh tomorrow. The results are likely to be announced on the 13th. On the occasion of the election, a large police force has been deployed in different parts of the country. The streets of the capital, Dhaka, have been placed under strict security to prevent any untoward incidents on polling day. Police are also monitoring the situation to ensure that minorities are not subjected to any attacks.

Tomorrow, 127.7 million voters will cast their votes for candidates in 299 constituencies. Voting has been suspended in one constituency due to the death of a candidate. The election results are expected to be declared on the 13th.

North East India is going to write new development history : Shivraj Singh Chowhan

 

Aaj Khabor (English), [Country] Guwahati, Assam, 11/02/2026 :  Through the country’s recent budget, the northeastern states have begun writing a new chapter of development, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

While attending a gathering in Guwahati, Assam, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “This year’s budget is extremely important for the northeastern part of the country. This budget is not like the usual budgets. It presents a complete blueprint for the overall development of Northeast India. This budget does not discriminate between upper or lower classes or castes. It has been prepared for the development of the entire Northeast India. Arrangements have been made for the progress of Northeast India.”

The Union Minister further said, “For a long time, the misrule of the Congress had only maintained an atmosphere of unrest in Northeast India. It did not bring about any development. But the recent budget has made arrangements for the comprehensive development of Northeast India. The development of people at all levels in this region is essential for the overall development of the country. The central government believes that in order to build a strong India in the near future, significant development of Northeast India is necessary.”

Earthquake in Bay of Bengal

Aaj Khabor (English), [Country], New Delhi, India, 11/02/2026 : Earthquake in Bay of Bengal Today News (Bangla), [Country], New Delhi, India, 11/02/2026: An earthquake occurred in the Bay of Bengal region early this morning. This tremor has been identified as a moderate earthquake.

The National Center of Seismology reported that tremors were felt in the Bay of Bengal region at 5:12 AM early this morning. The earthquake measured 4.3 on the Richter scale. The origin and epicenter of the quake were located 10 kilometers beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor, although the Bay of Bengal region is recognized as a seismically active zone.

It is worth mentioning that an earthquake was also felt in the Bay of Bengal region last December. On that day, tremors were experienced at 11:48 AM, measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located 15 kilometers deep.

Fire in midnight gutted shops

Aaj Khabor (English), Kanchrapara, North 24 Pgn. 16/05/2023 : Another fire incident occurred in the midnight in Kanchrapara area of ​​North 24 Parganas. There has been a lot of damage.

Two shops including a motorcycle garage were gutted in the midnight fire The fire incident took place on Monday night at Alse Bazar near Kanchrapara Kampa More along the Kalyani-Barrackpore highway. According to local sources, the shopkeeper went home after closing the shop after the storm that night But suddenly fire is seen in the motorcycle repairing garage.

At first, they try to put out the fire themselves But the intensity of the fire spread to a nearby shoe shop. After that, information was given to Bijpur police station and fire department Two fire engines arrived one after the other and brought the fire under control in about two hours Mohammad Mohsinpi and Dipyandu Banerjee rushed to the spot after receiving information from the locals. Both arrived to find the shop almost gutted by fire.

Report : Devkalpa Roy