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The Supreme Court has sought responses from Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal officials over ED allegations during I-PAC raids.Mumbai civic polls saw 41.08% turnout by mid-afternoon, as parties sparred over claims that indelible ink can be removed.A protest in Hounslow led to police intervention after Sikh groups alleged the grooming of a minor, triggering a community-led inquiry.Iran closed its airspace amid deadly unrest and US warnings, as Tehran disputed casualty figures and airlines rerouted flights.The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a film certification dispute involving actor Vijay, sending the matter back to the Madras high court.Here are your top stories of the daySupreme Court steps in over ED raid claims in BengalThe Supreme Court issued notice to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and others on ED allegations linked to raids on I-PAC, seeking replies within two weeks. It also restrained the state police from probing an FIR against ED officials and ordered preservation of CCTV footage.Read full story I-PAC Raid Row: SC Halts WB Police FIRs against ED, Seeks Mamata’s Reply Mumbai civic polls hit by ink controversy amid votingMaharashtra state election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said viral videos showing voters removing indelible ink after casting ballots are being investigated, warning action against those spreading false narratives. This came after Uddhav and his cousin Raj Thackeray targeted the State Election Commission (SEC) over a range of issues, besides claiming that the ink used on voters’ fingers could easily be erased.Read full storyHounslow protest over alleged grooming prompts police actionAround 200 Sikh protesters gathered outside a Hounslow flat over allegations that an Afghan man groomed a Sikh minor, leading to police intervention. The girl returned to her family, and Sikh Youth UK announced a national inquiry into alleged grooming cases.Read full storyIran shuts airspace as unrest deepens and US issues warningsIran closed its airspace amid protests and threats from President Donald Trump, with Tehran rejecting reports of mass casualties. Airlines rerouted flights, US personnel were advised to limit travel in the Gulf, and regional tensions remained high.Read full storyTop court declines relief in Vijay film certification rowThe Supreme Court refused to hear a plea against a Madras high court stay on certifying Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan, asking producers to pursue the matter before the High Court. The decision leaves the film’s release uncertain amid ongoing legal proceedings.Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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