Pakistan's Growing Confidence Over Afghanistan May Prove Costly, Analysts Warn

Mumbai Civic Body Suspends Official After Fallen Tree Kills 11-Year-Old on School Bus

An 11-year-old boy named Vihaan Srivastava lost his life in Mumbai after a tree collapsed onto the school bus he was travelling in. The incident prompted swift administrative action from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). A civic official has been suspended in connection with the tragedy. The case has raised concerns about tree maintenance and public safety responsibilities of the municipal body.

Inside Ukraine's Secretive Drone Unit Striking Deep Into Russian Territory

Ukraine operates a clandestine drone unit that has carried out retaliatory strikes on Russian military installations and oil refineries. The unit maintains extreme secrecy, with members concealing their identities and restricting phone use to avoid detection. Their operations have caused significant embarrassment to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who initially believed he could seize Kyiv within days of launching the invasion four years ago. The shadow unit represents a key part of Ukraine's asymmetric warfare strategy against its larger neighbor.

General Dhiraj Seth takes over as Army Chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ roadmap

Iran's Leadership Vacuum: Who Holds Power After Khamenei's Death

Iran faces a significant leadership transition following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The country's power structure is now under scrutiny as the question of succession dominates political discourse. US President Donald Trump recently commented that successive rounds of conflict had eliminated Iran's first and second tiers of leadership. Trump described the remaining third tier of Iranian leaders as rational and pragmatic, suggesting potential room for diplomatic engagement. The situation marks a pivotal moment in Iranian governance and its relations with the wider world.