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US CENTCOM disabled Gambia-flagged vessel M/V Lian Star with a Hellfire missile after ignoring warnings under Trump’s blockade. Five ships disabled, 116 redirected, costing Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. USS Spruance earlier intercepted Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska

Iran’s IRGC shot down US MQ-1 and MQ-9 drones, fired at a fighter jet, and vowed retaliation. The US launched self-defence strikes on Iranian sites, while explosions near Bandar Abbas intensified Strait of Hormuz tensions amid nuclear program concerns

West Bengal’s crackdown on illegal immigrants has triggered large gatherings along the India-Bangladesh border, with intelligence agencies warning of possible ISI-backed radicalisation efforts. Officials say heightened border surveillance and monitoring are underway amid concerns over security, deportations, and regional tensions

The Supreme Court directed high courts to pronounce judgments within three months of reserving orders, stressing that delays harm litigants. It mandated speedy decisions in bail matters, timely uploading of verdicts, and prompt communication to jail authorities for immediate release orders

India’s data centre capacity is projected to exceed 3 GW by 2028, driven by hyperscalers, AI workloads, and strong digital growth, according to CBRE. India’s low development bottlenecks and rising investments have positioned it among APAC’s top-tier data centre markets

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Indian Navy after leading operational readiness during Operation Sindoor. Formerly ANC Commander-in-Chief, he brings 37 years of frontline, strategic, and tri-services experience, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan

The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following directives from the Congress High Command, has ignited a fierce political showdown. While the BJP claimed the move signals internal collapse, Congress leaders defended the transition, ending weeks of leadership speculation in the state

The India Meteorological Department forecast Southwest monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long period average, slightly lower than April’s 92% prediction. Northeast India may see normal rains, while other regions face below-normal rainfall, raising concerns over agriculture and water availability

Rajasthan Cooperative Minister Gautam Dak was booked after an alleged confrontation with police in Chittorgarh. A viral audio clip of abusive language sparked debate, though Dak denied involvement, claiming technological manipulation. Police allege intimidation, threats, and indecent behavior during the incident

Anthropic raised $65 billion in a Series H round led by Altimeter, Sequoia, and others, boosting its valuation to $965 billion and surpassing OpenAI. The capital will expand compute capacity and scale its Claude AI assistant amid a $47 billion annualized revenue run rate

Cyberabad EOW booked Rohit Infra directors for duping investors with fake buyback promises and high-return schemes. A complainant alleged losing ₹43.75 lakh, while 11 investors together lost ₹4.52 crore. Police registered a case and launched investigation into the fraud

Two bus accidents in Hyderabad’s Dilsukhnagar and Punjagutta caused traffic chaos Friday, though no injuries were reported. The incidents, following recent crashes in Hayathnagar and LB Nagar, reignited concerns over reckless driving, overspeeding, and road safety in the city

Indian equities rose modestly Friday, with Sensex and Nifty higher amid easing crude prices and strong earnings. IT stocks led gains, while FMCG remained flat. Asian markets surged, Wall Street closed positive, and Brent crude slipped below $92 per barrel

Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled former judge Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail in the alleged dowry death case of Twisha Sharma. The court cited ante-mortem injuries, witness testimonies, WhatsApp chats and insufficient cooperation with investigators as key factors

India and China held the 35th WMCC meeting in Beijing, reviewing border management, peace efforts and bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to maintain diplomatic and military engagement, while India stressed early discussions on trans-border rivers and SCO cooperation

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least eight people amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah ahead of security talks in Washington. Benjamin Netanyahu announced expanded operations as cross-border drone and rocket attacks intensified

  Bharatiya Janata Party appointed new state presidents for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura. Harsh Malhotra will lead Delhi BJP, while Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon assumes charge in Punjab ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections

  The makers of Vishwanath & Sons announced its worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026. Directed by Venky Atluri, the family entertainer stars Suriya alongside Mamitha Baiju, with an emotional storyline, romance and strong family values 

A Central Bureau of Investigation team questioned former judge Giribala Singh after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma’s death case. Her son Samarth Singh remains in CBI custody amid dowry harassment and evidence tampering allegations

Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack amid renewed Iran war tensions after US strikes near Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated, targeting a US base. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, worsening the global energy crisis and complicating ceasefire negotiations 

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended Central Board of Secondary Education’s On-Screen Marking system amid controversy, promising strict action against any deliberate negligence. He said IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras were addressing technical issues, while criticising Rahul Gandhi for politicising student concerns

Central Board of Secondary Education defended its On-Screen Marking System as secure amid controversy over Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The Board denied vulnerabilities and contract irregularities, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a judicial probe over alleged exam-evaluation discrepancies and student concerns 

Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the President’s Police Colour on Sikkim Police, making it the 15th state and third in the northeast to receive the honour. She urged police to embrace technology against cybercrime, while CM Tamang hailed the recognition