Politics

Iran has started several days of public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in February. The funeral in Tehran could draw 20 million mourners, with officials expecting a 'referendum' for the Islamic Republic.

Russia has launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine, killing four people and injuring 10 others, just one day after Moscow's deadliest attack on Kyiv this year. The attack left 91 injured and more than 130 buildings were destroyed.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 'digital arrest' scam case, where a retired public servant was coerced into transferring ₹2.07 crore under threat of digital arrest.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reduced a man's life sentence to 7 years in jail for killing his pregnant wife, citing her remark as a 'grave provocation'.

Opposition parties write to CJI, alleging partisan conduct by Election Commission and misuse of investigative agencies. They claim democratic institutions are under strain and electoral outcomes don't reflect people's will.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has described the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple as 'unfortunate' and urged the Hindu community to exercise patience and restraint during this difficult time. Eight persons associated with the temple's donation-counting process have been arrested so far.

The Supreme Court will hear the Meghalaya government's petition challenging the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.

Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region have killed an American pilot and set a civilian plane on fire, in an attack described as a 'message' to the US and Indonesian governments. The incident occurred in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province.

A small bird's nest made from fibre-optic cable and grass has been discovered near the front line of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the impact of war on nature.

BJP leader R. Ashok writes to CM D.K. Shivakumar, expressing concern over intensifying drought situation in Karnataka and urging relief measures.

The Karnataka government has asked the Transport Department to submit a report on losses incurred by State-run road transport corporations following the fuel price hike.

The Karnataka government has launched the 'Prajaseva Abhiyan' initiative to address public grievances at doorsteps. District in-charge Ministers will cover two constituencies every month.

The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging a Madras High Court order that set aside the appointment of 17 Personal Assistants to High Court judges.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on the fifth day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with his blood sugar level dropping to 60 and his blood pressure remaining low. The Cockroach Janata Party alleges police assaulted students attempting to set up a library at the protest site.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss initiatives for industrial and infrastructure development. The meeting focused on strengthening Assam's role in India's semiconductor ecosystem and expanding railway connectivity.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh to discuss flood relief, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts, as well as unlocking the state's potential in the fisheries and dairy sectors.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has stated she will not run for president next year if a Paris appeals court orders her to wear an electronic tag. The court is due to issue its verdict on Tuesday.

At least 17 people killed and 86 injured in large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, with children among the casualties. The attack was a response to recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

A severe heatwave has reached Ukraine's frontline, with temperatures soaring to 37C. Ukrainian troops are adapting their strategies to cope with the heat, targeting Russian supply routes and logistics.

Vadym Iermolaiev, one of Ukraine's richest men, was seriously injured in a bomb attack in Monaco. The attack is shrouded in mystery, with various theories emerging about the motive.