Trump on Iran war, Raghav Chadha vs AAP, and Odisha doubles SC/ST quota

This episode of 'Three Things' covers three major developments: the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, the removal of Raghav Chadha as AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha, and Odisha's decision to nearly double SC/ST reservation quotas in higher education. The war in West Asia, now in its sixth week, has led to a global fuel crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. President Donald Trump claiming significant military and economic degradation of Iran while avoiding direct timelines for peace. Trump's speech emphasized regional responsibility for securing the Strait, hinted at potential strikes on Iran's power grid, and claimed regime change through the elimination of key leaders—though Iran has since appointed new hardline leadership. Meanwhile, in India, the Aam Admi Party expelled Raghav Chadha over alleged disloyalty during a critical period when senior leaders were jailed, citing his absence from key events and failure to support party motions. Chadha denied the allegations in a video, claiming he was under surveillance and had supported the party privately. The episode also highlights Odisha’s landmark cabinet decision to increase SC/ST reservations in medical, engineering, and technical education from 12% to 22.5% and 8% to 16.25% respectively, and introduce 11.25% for SCBC students, all within the 50% cap. The move aims to correct demographic underrepresentation and advance social justice, while also serving political consolidation for the BJP in the state.