Top 5 news of the day: Violent protests in Manipur after arrest of Meitei leader; Chirag Paswan announces he will fight Bihar polls; & more

Fresh unrest gripped Manipur after the arrest of a key Meitei leader, prompting prohibitory orders and internet suspension across five districts as protests turned violent. In Bihar, Union minister Chirag Paswan confirmed he will contest the upcoming assembly polls, vowing to fulfil his late father’s vision. Meanwhile, Germany has begun reviving Cold War-era bunkers and shelters, anticipating a possible Russian attack on Europe within the next four years.Here are the top 5 news stories of the day: Manipur tense after arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader, protests turn violent Fresh unrest gripped Manipur following the arrest of Arambai Tenggol member Kanan Singh by the CBI, triggering violent protests across Imphal. Clashes with security forces led to injuries and a bus being torched. Internet services have been suspended and prohibitory orders imposed in five districts. A viral video showed men threatening self-immolation, heightening tensions. Read full storyChirag Paswan confirms candidacy for Bihar assembly polls, says fight is 'for Bihar' Union minister Chirag Paswan has declared he will contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, stating it’s a step to fulfil his late father Ram Vilas Paswan’s vision. Speaking at a rally in Ara, the LJP (Ram Vilas) chief said he would prefer an unreserved seat but left the final decision to the public. Denying chief ministerial ambitions, he emphasised boosting the NDA’s strike rate instead. Read full storyGermany plans bunker expansion amid fears of Russian aggression by 2029 Germany has begun preparations to expand its civil defence infrastructure over fears that Russia may attack a Nato member state by 2029. Officials plan to convert metro stations, car parks, and tunnels into shelters for up to one million people, as Cold War-era bunkers can house fewer than 500,000. The civil protection chief said relying on new construction would be too slow and costly. Read full storyTrump hails National Guard for LA protests crackdown; announces mask ban at demonstrations US President Donald Trump claimed credit for deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell violent immigration protests, calling local leaders "unable to handle the task." Trump also announced a ban on face masks at protests. However, LA Mayor Karen Bass denied the Guard's presence, saying no such deployment occurred. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised the move as “inflammatory.” Read full storyIndia A dominates Day 3 as Khaleel Ahmed wrecks England Lions' middle order India A seized control on Day 3 of the second unofficial Test, reducing England Lions to 247/8 in reply to their 348. Pacer Khaleel Ahmed led the charge with four wickets, including the key scalps of Jordan Cox and Chris Woakes. Tushar Deshpande chipped in by dismissing Max Holden. England Lions now trail by 101 runs with only two wickets remaining. Follow live updates