INDIA bloc to hold Ramlila Maidan protest with over 50,000 expected

Kaif questions India's decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from fourth T20I

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns about the team's decision to leave Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the fourth T20I. Sooryavanshi had featured in the second and third matches as a replacement for the injured Ishan Kishan. Kaif argued that regular opportunities would help build the young batter's confidence. India holds a 3-1 lead in the series, although it suffered a heavy loss in the fourth match.

Rajasthan places IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on APO amid anti-corruption probe into husband

Rajasthan's government has moved IPS officer Prashakha Mathur to Awaiting Posting Order while an inquiry involving her husband, IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, proceeds. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating claims that Agrawal improperly helped Goyal Fashions Pvt Ltd in exchange for personal gains. Reports say the couple acquired villas at below-market rates as part of those alleged favours. Agrawal, who is currently abroad, could face legal action if the allegations are substantiated.

Trump Discusses Iran Military Options with Netanyahu Amid Ongoing Talks

US President Donald Trump held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about possible military action against Iran. At the same time, Washington is still weighing diplomatic negotiations as an alternative path. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said discussions are continuing but stressed that security concerns must be addressed. Israeli officials remain skeptical that Iran is prepared to give up its nuclear program or curb missile production. Reports of military preparations by US and Israeli forces have kept the situation tense.

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's coast near Shima