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Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, spoke at Lucknow's Chota Imambara, highlighting Ayatollah Khamenei's profound love for India and its people. Ilahi shared anecdotes of Khamenei's intellectual engagement with India and his simple, selfless leadership, drawing parallels to Imam Hussain. The speech evoked deep emotion, emphasizing a shared bond across communities.
A Bihar cleric, Maulana Abdullah Salim, arrested for allegedly insulting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's mother, has issued a video apology. Salim admitted to making inappropriate remarks during a conference and sought forgiveness from the CM. Two FIRs were filed against him for promoting enmity and making inflammatory statements. Authorities are preparing a chargesheet for a swift conviction.