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A special report from Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' to mark a thousand years of the region's spiritual resilience. The Prime Minister participated in a 72-hour Omkar chanting and is set to lead the 'Shaurya Yatra', a procession with 108 horses honouring the warriors who defended the Somnath temple. The event is described as sending a message of strength and unity, with one reporter noting, 'if you want to invade we will retaliate. We will give you back.' The celebrations, which include a drone show and special prayers, highlight India's cultural and civilisational heritage, recalling the temple's history of surviving numerous attacks, including by Mahmud of Ghazni, and emerging stronger each time.

This special report details retaliatory military action by the United States and its allies against ISIS targets in Syria. The strikes, codenamed 'Operation Hawkeye', were launched in response to an attack that resulted in the deaths of three Americans. An India Today Global correspondent reports that 'the United States military alongside the partner forces including the Jordan Air Force have carried out a major round of strikes against Islamic State targets throughout Syria.' The large-scale operation involved over 20 aircraft, including F-16s and F-15s, and the use of more than 90 precision munitions. The report highlights that these actions are part of an increased and targeted campaign by Western powers against ISIS in the region.

West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, alleges his convoy was attacked by TMC workers near Purulia, with the incident occurring in front of police. Adhikari claims the assault exposes a 'culture of violence and impunity under Mamata Banerjee's regime'. In response, the BJP leader staged a sit-in dharna at the Chandrakona police station, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. The report notes this is the latest in a series of alleged attacks on Adhikari, raising questions about the law and order situation in the state. Adhikari has questioned the inaction of the West Bengal police during the alleged incident and is demanding firm action against the accused.

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has been arrested in connection with a third sexual assault case filed against him. He was taken into custody from a hotel in his constituency, Palakkad, in what a reporter on the scene described as 'an unexpected move coming in from the police'. The arrest follows two previous cases in which he had secured bail. According to the report, the police acted quickly on the third complaint to prevent him from absconding as he had previously. While the Congress party expelled Mamkootathil following the initial allegations, he continues to serve as an MLA. The new complaint, like the earlier ones, is reportedly a case of 'rape under the pretext of promiscuous marriage'.