Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed regional and global security, including developments in West Asia, amidst ongoing efforts to rebuild ties after the 2020 LAC standoff. Singh also held discussions on bilateral defence cooperation with
President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted anecdote about his mother’s admiration for the British royal family. He mentioned her fondness for Queen Elizabeth II and playfully suggested she had a crush on the young Prince Charles. The comments were made during an official ceremony at the White House to welcome King Charles III and Queen
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has regained the Orange Cap lead, becoming the first to 400 runs in IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, with Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey’s unbeaten 77-run stand sealing the victory after a strong start by Sooryavanshi.
Iltija Mufti, a PDP leader, protested the government’s plan to remove Urdu knowledge as a requirement for Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Service jobs. She stated this move attacks the region’s linguistic heritage. Mufti argued Urdu connects communities and is a repository of knowledge. She questioned the government’s priorities and vowed to resist the changes.
Ladakh’s political groups are seeking a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit to press for Sixth Schedule status and statehood. They deem the Centre’s announced sub-committee meeting inadequate and hope Shah’s presence will facilitate a high-powered committee discussion to rebuild trust and address their demands.
A court in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, acquitted a woman and her alleged partner of murder charges due to insufficient evidence. The judge highlighted the prosecution’s failure to produce a crucial forensic report, which was necessary to determine the cause of death. The court emphasized that convictions require proof, not mere suspicion.
AAP MLA Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after eight months following a J&K High Court order quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act. The court found the detention legally unsustainable. Malik, AAP’s J&K president, was detained on charges of disturbing public order.
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Gianni Infantino’s request for a top-level security escort in Vancouver was denied by police and city officials, citing cost and protocol. The decision sparked strong fan reactions online. At the same time, rising World Cup security costs and concerns over expensive tickets are adding pressure, as early sales data shows mixed demand for upcoming matches.
