Today’s Briefing: Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO Faces License Cancellation; India vs. Pakistan in Asia Cup Final

The Ministry of Home Affairs has revoked the license of Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO after unrest in Leh. The MHA cited violations of FCRA regulations and the provision of incorrect information regarding foreign funding by SECMOL, Wangchuk’s organization. This action followed a violent protest in Leh where students demonstrated in support of Wangchuk’s demand for full statehood for Ladakh, resulting in four fatalities. The Indian Air Force’s MiG-21, a supersonic fighter jet, is retiring today after decades of service. The aircraft, known as the ‘Tiger of the Sky’ and, due to accidents, the ‘Flying Coffin,’ will be honored in a farewell ceremony in Chandigarh. Additionally, IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has initiated a defamation suit against Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan’s production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, in the Delhi High Court, over a web series that he claims damages his reputation. The Asia Cup will feature its first-ever India-Pakistan final, with Pakistan advancing after an 11-run victory over Bangladesh.