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Pentagon Awards Boeing $20 Billion Contract for Next-Gen Navy Strike Fighter

The US Department of Defense has selected Boeing to develop and build the Navy's next-generation strike fighter aircraft. The contract, announced on Tuesday by US officials, is valued at $20 billion. The deal covers what is classified as a sixth-generation combat aircraft, representing a significant leap in naval air power. This marks a major win for Boeing in the highly competitive defense contracting space.

Supreme Court imposes 10 lakh cost on UP government for illegal NSA detention

Two Security Officers Get Bail Relief in Zubeen Garg Case, Stay in Custody

Two security officers arrested in connection with the Zubeen Garg case have received some legal relief from a court. The men remain in jail despite the development, as they are still held in custody. The arrests were linked to allegations involving Garg's property and financial transactions. The case centers on disputes surrounding the assets and monetary dealings associated with the noted artist.

India Warns US That Closer Ties With Pakistan May Strain Bilateral Relations

India has cautioned the United States that its growing engagement with Pakistan could have consequences for India-US relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised the concern, flagging what he described as a lack of empathy from Washington regarding India's terrorism-related grievances. The warning reflects India's unease over the US rekindling or deepening its strategic partnership with Pakistan. India has long pressed its allies to take a firmer stance against cross-border terrorism it attributes to Pakistan-based groups. The development signals potential diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Washington at a sensitive geopolitical moment.

UGA Student Survives 8th-Floor Fall From Athens Apartment

University of Georgia senior Kristin Sargent, 21, survived a fall from the eighth floor of an off-campus apartment in Athens, Georgia. Witnesses told police she had been dancing on a couch or air mattress when she fell through a window screen. Sargent sustained multiple injuries in the incident and is currently recovering in an intensive care unit. Her father confirmed she remains conscious and described her survival as fortunate.

Trump Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence to 'Super Intelligence'

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to rebrand artificial intelligence as 'Super Intelligence', signaling a shift in how the administration frames the technology. Trump described the new terminology as reflecting something far greater in scope than what AI currently implies. Alongside the rebranding, the President stressed the importance of robust infrastructure to support advanced computing capabilities. He also called on technology companies to work closely with and contribute to local communities that host data centers.

Florida clears $100m-plus surf park with 6-acre wave lagoon miles from ocean

India's Kaveri engine clears Russia trials, set for Ghatak stealth UCAV integration

'Operate faster than adversary': CDS Gen Subramani stresses integrated multi-domain ops

Ukrainian influencers face legal action in Oman for disturbing nesting sea turtle

Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik and his partner Olena Kravchenko have drawn widespread criticism after allegedly sitting on a nesting sea turtle and mishandling newly hatched turtles in Oman. The incident occurred while environmental volunteers were present to monitor turtle nesting activity. Oman's Environment Authority condemned the behavior, stating it violated the country's wildlife protection laws. Authorities have since initiated legal proceedings against the couple over the incident.

Pakistan Pledges Military Support to Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Threat

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has declared that Pakistan's military capabilities will be made available to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defense agreement. The pact also includes Turkey as a partner in the arrangement. The commitment extends to defending Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi forces. The announcement signals a significant strengthening of defense ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

Terrorist neutralised in encounter with security forces in Yousmarg

India adds 5 new sites to UNESCO World Heritage tentative list

India has added five new sites to its UNESCO tentative list for World Heritage status. Among the newly included sites is the Udaigiri hill located in Madhya Pradesh, which features a rock-cut sacred ensemble. The site was developed largely under Gupta patronage and dates back to the late 4th and early 5th centuries. Being placed on the tentative list is a necessary step before a site can be formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage designation.

Trump and Tech Leaders Sign 'Morally Binding' AI Agreement at White House

President Donald Trump joined major technology executives in signing what has been described as a 'morally binding' document on artificial intelligence. Trump likened the agreement to a constitution, saying it offers a form of protection. The signing took place following a meeting between Trump and prominent figures from the tech industry. Trump emphasized the significance of the document, noting that the world's leading figures had put their names to it alongside him as president.

Pennsylvania dairy farmer places 170-acre family farm under permanent conservation easement

Dairy farmer Jeff Biddle has secured his 170-acre Bear Meadows Farm in Pennsylvania through a permanent conservation easement. The move came after Biddle turned down two lucrative purchase offers from prospective buyers. The easement legally prevents future development, ensuring the land remains agricultural in perpetuity. Biddle's family has worked the property since 1959, making it a decades-long farming heritage. The decision reflects a growing trend of farmers choosing land preservation over profitable sales.

Texas must air-condition all prisons by 2029, federal judge rules

A federal judge has ordered the state of Texas to install air conditioning across all its prisons by 2029. The ruling follows years of advocacy by the Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance, a group formed by formerly incarcerated women who documented dangerous heat conditions inside state facilities. As of summer 2026, approximately 88,697 incarcerated individuals were housed in units lacking air conditioning. The legal victory marks a significant outcome for the group, which had persistently pushed for humane conditions in Texas prisons.

'Will strain Centre-J&K ties': BJP asks chief secy to ‘throw away’ statehood resolution

15k Ladakh-grown Liliums set out for national flower markets

Can’t deny employee security clearance based on kin’s antecedents: J&K high court

US Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with deporting migrants to third countries beyond their home nations. Under a series of largely secret bilateral agreements, the administration has already removed approximately 25,000 people to more than two dozen countries. Destination nations include Liberia, Guyana, and several others. The vast majority of those deported under this policy have been sent to Mexico.