Iran Says Hormuz Deal Near, Conditions Remain for Strait Reopening

JD Vance Calls PM Modi Days After Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact

US Vice President JD Vance called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a diplomatic conversation. During the call, Modi congratulated Vance and his wife Usha Vance on the birth of their son. The call came shortly after Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact. The trilateral agreement has been widely interpreted as a sign of a new regional alignment amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Delhi Police and NSG Hold Joint Counter-Terror Drill Before Independence Day

Delhi Police and the National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a joint counter-terrorism exercise across the national capital ahead of Independence Day. The drill also involved multiple central and state agencies working in coordination. The exercise was aimed at evaluating the preparedness of security forces against potential terror threats. Such drills are part of routine security assessments carried out before major national events.

Man Arrested for Serial Sexual Abuse of Minors and Men, 600 Videos Seized

A man has been arrested for sexually abusing multiple victims, including minors and men, over a period of several years. Authorities recovered approximately 600 videos from his mobile phone as evidence. The accused carried out his crimes between 2022 and August 6, 2026. He allegedly blackmailed and exploited survivors by threatening to circulate their videos on social media platforms.

Spain replaces its India ambassador after row over use of funds for cultural events