Water cannons, scuffle mark Congress protest over Jaipur civic failures

Trump Counters Iran's Compensation Demand With One of His Own

Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran's demand for war damages compensation with a counterclaim of his own. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called Iran's compensation request an 'interesting idea.' He indicated he would similarly seek compensation from Iran for damages incurred over the past five months of conflict. Trump's remarks signal a tit-for-tat posture as diplomatic tensions between the two nations continue.

Bengaluru Man Kills Two Young Daughters Before Attempting Suicide

A 40-year-old Bengaluru man named SG Imran allegedly killed his two daughters, aged 10 and 5, before attempting to take his own life. The bodies of the girls were discovered metres apart from where Imran was found in the toilet with a slit neck. Authorities were alerted to the scene following the grim discovery at the family's residence. Imran reportedly indicated he did not want his children to grow up with their mother, suggesting a domestic dispute as a possible motive.

Bid to cross flooded road ends in nine deaths as van slips into drain in Madhya Pradesh

Punjab Govt Tables Two Bills as Employee Unions Keep Up Protest Pressure

The Punjab government has introduced two new bills amid ongoing protests by state employee unions. Workers have repeatedly demonstrated against the Mann administration over issues including regularisation of jobs, salary disputes, and service conditions. Unions have also criticised the government for police action taken during some of the agitations. The bills appear to be a legislative move by the government to shift public attention away from the employee unrest.