Rajya Sabha Polls Begin; US-Iran Sign Hormuz Deal; Mamata Security Removed

Rajya Sabha polls commenced on Wednesday with voting across multiple constituencies. The elections will determine the composition of India's upper house for the coming term.

International developments saw the US and Iran signing the Hormuz maritime agreement, marking a significant diplomatic development. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's security detail was withdrawn, marking a notable change in her security arrangements.