Key leaders absent, Opposition bloc rejects Rahul Gandhi as its face: BJP

Israeli passenger subdues cockpit intruder on flydubai Tel Aviv-bound flight

An Israeli passenger on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv recounted how he physically restrained an assailant who had entered the cockpit. The passenger later described the incident directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The emergency forced the aircraft to divert to Saudi Arabia rather than continuing to its intended destination. The swift action by the passenger is credited with preventing a potentially catastrophic hijacking.

India chase down 406 to script historic ODI win against West Indies

India achieved only the second successful chase of 400-plus runs in men's ODI history, defeating West Indies in a record-breaking match. Shubman Gill scored 223 and captain Rohit Sharma contributed 101 to anchor the run chase. India reached 406 for two in just 43.3 overs, completing the target with relative comfort. West Indies had earlier set a formidable total of 405 for seven, their highest-ever score in ODI cricket. The only previous instance of a 400-plus chase in men's ODIs was South Africa's 438-run chase against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006.

PM Modi, Donald Trump talk trade, defence as US tariff threat over Russian oil looms

Privilege Motion Filed Against Senior J&K Officials Over Statehood Letter

A breach of privilege motion has been moved against top Jammu & Kashmir officials in connection with a letter related to statehood. The motion was filed by MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra of the J&K Legislative Assembly. The move came after legislators from multiple parties expressed serious concerns about bureaucratic overreach. Members argued that the actions of senior officials had encroached upon the authority of elected representatives.