In eye of storm, Rajasthan Chief Justice opts out of hearing cases

‘No jurisdiction’: India rejects international court’s order on Indus Water Treaty

Vance: Trump's Kharg Island post was deliberate signal to Tehran

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that Donald Trump's social media post referencing Kharg Island was intended as a strategic message to Iran. American military officials clarified that no actual strikes took place on Kharg Island overnight. An Iranian official publicly dismissed Trump's post as lacking credibility. Separately, US forces did carry out strikes on two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island. The escalating exchanges have reignited concerns over security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Modi and Putin Share a Carpool Ride at Nomad Games After Bilateral Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin carpooled together following their bilateral meeting at the Nomad Games. The two leaders were seen sharing a ride, continuing a tradition of informal moments between them. This is not the first time they have shared a vehicle, as they previously rode together in Putin's Aurus limousine in Tianjin, China, during the SCO summit last year. Such gestures are seen as reflecting the close personal rapport between the two leaders.

Social activist Anna Hazare admitted to hospital in Mumbai