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A boat carrying migrants capsized on Croatia’s Sava River near Slavonski Brod, killing three and injuring eight. Dense fog and illegal border crossing attempts were cited. A Bosnian man was hospitalized, suspected of people smuggling along the Balkan migrant route

Over 100 Nigerian students were released after being abducted from a Catholic school in Papiri, though around 150 children and staff remain captive. Authorities are yet to reveal details, while parents, officials, and the Pope urge action for their safe return

Former ISI chief Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed was sentenced to 14 years by a Pakistani military court for political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority, and causing wrongful loss. He may appeal the verdict

A 40-year-old teacher, Sanjeev Tiwari, died in Jaunpur after a banned Chinese kite string slit his neck while riding a motorcycle. Police are investigating, and locals demand strict enforcement against hazardous ‘manjha’ to prevent similar incidents

The heirs of Suzanne Adams sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging ChatGPT intensified her son’s paranoid delusions, contributing to her death. The lawsuit claims safety failures in GPT-4o encouraged harmful content, marking the first AI-related wrongful death case involving a homicide

The Indian government clarified in Parliament that global air quality rankings by organisations like IQAir and WHO are not official. WHO guidelines are advisory, while India enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards and ranks cities under the Swachh Vayu Survekshan

A brawl erupted after the National Games football semi-final in Karachi between Pakistan Army and WAPDA teams, injuring players and officials. The Pakistan Football Federation and Olympic body are investigating, with disciplinary action expected over the referee assault and on-field violence

Two children were killed and 16 injured when a mortar shell exploded inside a seminary in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Students had found the shell outside the Madrassah Shams-ul-Quran, mistaking it for a toy. Authorities are investigating

Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield shaped the “Wicked” films, filling hundreds of roles worldwide. With the Oscars introducing a casting award, the profession gains recognition for its crucial yet often invisible role in film, TV, and theatre

Heavy fighting resumed along the Thailand-Cambodia border, killing three Thai civilians and nine soldiers, with Cambodian casualties reported. Airstrikes, artillery, and rockets were used near Preah Vihear temple, displacing thousands. International concern grows as Trump seeks ceasefire negotiations

Sensex and Nifty recovered from early losses in late morning trade, led by banking and auto stocks. Kotak Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Reliance gained, while FIIs sold equities. US Fed rate cut had limited impact on Indian markets

Three men were found dead under mysterious circumstances at a farmhouse in Korba, Chhattisgarh, allegedly during an occult ritual promising to multiply money. Four suspects, including a tantrik, have been detained, and police investigations are ongoing

Pallas's Gull, a rare migratory bird, has been sighted after nearly a decade at Udhwa Bird Sanctuary in Jharkhand, signaling positive biodiversity. Officials highlighted protection under the Wildlife Protection Act and ongoing conservation measures against threats

The US approved a US$686 million sale of advanced technology, support, and upgrades for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, including Link-16, avionics, training, and refurbishment, aiming to modernize the fleet, enhance interoperability, and support counterterrorism and regional security objectives

The NIA has chargesheeted 11 individuals for looting 4,000 kg of explosives in Odisha's Rourkela district in May, linking them to Maoist conspiracy, UAPA, BNSS, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act violations targeting government and security forces

The Calcutta High Court upheld a life sentence for a man who had a consensual physical relationship with a 14-year-old minor, ruling it inexcusable. The court also directed compensation totaling Rs 3.8 lakh to the victim

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5 billion investment to expand India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, including a new sustainable data centre by 2026. He emphasized digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, talent skilling and India’s rising global developer influence during the company’s Bengaluru event

Trump and European leaders are intensifying talks on a Ukraine peace plan as Kyiv prepares new proposals amid pressure for compromise. Zelenskyy balances defense needs, election readiness and declining foreign military aid while navigating conflicting demands from Washington, Europe and Moscow

The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee has cleared Andhra Pradesh to prepare Terms of Reference for seven proposed water aerodromes, including Visakhapatnam. The state must obtain multiple NoCs, including from Defence, before seeking environmental clearance, with public hearings planned within a month

Priyanka Chopra made a whirlwind 12-hour visit to Mumbai to shoot for 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' season 4, sharing behind-the-scenes moments online before returning to New York. She now continues filming SSMB29 and prepping for upcoming projects including 'Krrish 4' and 'The Bluff'

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Afsar Ahmed, a close aide of slain gangster-politician Atique Ahmed, for facilitating a jail meeting that allegedly planned Umesh Pal’s murder. Wanted in a Bareilly case with a Rs 50,000 reward, he was captured in Delhi and sent to jail

IndiGo cancelled 60 Bengaluru flights as DGCA intensified scrutiny amid major disruptions linked to staffing shortages and new crew duty norms. With declining pilot strength and planning lapses, regulators have deployed oversight teams while IndiGo leadership attributes the crisis to multiple “unanticipated” internal and external factors

A Utah judge is weighing media access in Tyler Robinson’s high-profile murder case amid concerns about pretrial prejudice. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while news organizations push for transparency and defense attorneys argue that extensive coverage threatens Robinson’s right to a fair trial

Record-high immigration detentions under President Trump’s second term are separating families inside the US. Migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua and Guatemala describe arrests, prolonged detention and deportations that leave spouses and children struggling with trauma, poverty and fear while facing an uncertain future