US Strikes Iran Again to Curb Attacks on Commercial Shipping

MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing

IAF Ranked World's 3rd Most Powerful Air Force for Fifth Consecutive Year

The Indian Air Force has retained its position as the world's third-ranked air power for the fifth straight year, according to the WDMMA 2026 Global Rankings. Despite China fielding a numerically larger air force, the IAF surpasses it in fleet quality and overall balance. Upcoming acquisitions, including Rafale jets and domestically built Tejas aircraft, are expected to further strengthen India's combat capabilities. India is also advancing its indigenous fifth-generation fighter program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, which is expected to add significant firepower in the future.

SIT Finds Nine Critical Lapses in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Handling

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation controversy has identified nine major procedural failures in the fund collection process. The lapses allegedly enabled large-scale embezzlement of donated funds. Key failures included staff not being frisked, pocketless uniforms not being enforced, and cash from different donation boxes being mixed together. No denomination-wise inventory of collected cash was maintained, and biometric attendance systems were not effectively used. Together, these gaps are said to have caused a near-complete breakdown of financial accountability at the temple.

Eyewitnesses Blame Crew Negligence, Delayed Aid for Vietnam Boat Disaster

A speedboat capsized in Vietnam after rough seas and strong winds caused it to overturn within seconds. Eyewitnesses allege that crew negligence and delayed medical response contributed significantly to the tragedy. Several tourists drowned while trapped under the overturned vessel, despite being equipped with life jackets. Rescue boats reportedly took nearly three hours to reach the scene, further hampering survival chances. Vietnamese authorities have yet to formally respond to the allegations raised by survivors.