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India’s intelligence agencies have warned that Inter-Services Intelligence is intensifying honeytrap operations via social media to extract sensitive defence information. Officials say the network targets high-ranking personnel and aims to recruit agents within India for espionage activities

Narendra Modi congratulated Jose Antonio Kast on assuming office as President of Chile, expressing hope to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology and energy while strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations

United States and India are nearing a critical minerals agreement to strengthen strategic cooperation and supply chains, said US Ambassador Sergio Gor. The deal aims to support advanced manufacturing, energy security and emerging technologies under expanding bilateral ties

Pakistan carried out fresh airstrikes across several provinces in Afghanistan, including Kabul and Kandahar, killing civilians, the Taliban claimed. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the attacks as sovereignty violations, further escalating tensions along the volatile Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after nearly 18 years, the company announced, beginning a search for his successor. Narayen will remain board chair while overseeing a smooth transition after leading Adobe’s transformation into a global cloud and AI-driven software leader

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran on Truth Social, claiming its military capabilities were being destroyed. His remarks escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict, drawing global attention to rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East

Rising fuel prices and Middle East tensions could boost traffic through the Panama Canal as shipping companies seek shorter, fuel-efficient routes, administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said. Higher energy costs may shift global trade routes and LNG shipments if Gulf disruptions continue

India will take on Italy in the semifinal of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after finishing top of Pool B. With strong form and a better head-to-head record, the hosts aim to continue their run and reach the final

The HCA initiative aims to nurture emerging district-level talent and strengthen grassroots cricket development in Telangana

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue attacks on Gulf Arab states and use the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US and Israel, signalling a wider conflict that has already disrupted global energy supplies

The victims in the Epstein Files are brutally rendered into a new form of trafficking and circulation—as documents

The Baloch Republican Guards claimed responsibility for blowing up a major gas pipeline carrying fuel from Sui to Karachi in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Balochistan Liberation Front reported attacks on military checkpoints in Balochistan, escalating regional security tensions

An Indian crew member died after Iran attacked the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra using underwater drones. Fifteen other Indian sailors were evacuated safely, as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will end the war with the United States and Israel only if its rights are recognised, reparations paid and security guarantees provided. Donald Trump signalled continued military operations as casualties and global oil market concerns rise

Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The move helps ensure India’s crude supply despite ongoing tensions and attacks affecting maritime traffic

Strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged several cultural heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, prompting Iran and Lebanon to seek enhanced protection from UNESCO amid fears that the escalating conflict threatens historic landmarks

Ambekar (50kg) secures 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also records a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan

Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025

Iran attacked commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and launched drones near Dubai International Airport, intensifying its conflict with the US and Israel. The escalation has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raised oil price concerns and widened regional tensions

Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to stabilise global energy markets affected by the Middle East conflict and disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. All 131 passengers and crew were evacuated safely while the runway remained closed for hours.

Speculation arose over the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports suggested he might be injured. His safety was later confirmed by sources, following the deaths of his father and wife in an Israeli airstrike that triggered the ongoing conflict

Animal rescue groups in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as residents leave the Middle East amid rising tensions and missile threats. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, cats and other animals left behind as owners struggle with costly relocation and complex travel procedures