In today’s top stories, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer aide as OSD following backlash from opposition and allies. PM Narendra Modi has directed a major reduction in his convoy size while maintaining SPG security protocols. Meanwhile, the NIA has arrested Hizbul Mujahideen operative Iqbal Singh alias Shera at Delhi airport after his extradition from Portugal, exposing a terror funding and narco-smuggling network linked to cross-border operations.