The Islamic State has praised the recent mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, describing the terror attack as a “matter of pride.” The extremist group issued a statement claiming responsibility, while Australian authorities continue to investigate the attacker’s links to global radical networks.
In Mymensingh, Bangladesh, a Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was lynched by a mob following allegations of blasphemy. Despite police intervention, the crowd turned violent, leading to the fatal assault. This incident adds to the growing concerns regarding the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
National Conference MPs Aga Syed Ruhullah and Mian Altaf met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. They discussed restoration of statehood, the release of political prisoners, and local governance issues, urging the Center to fulfill its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani underworld figure Shahzad Bhatti has reportedly issued a death threat to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The threat follows a recent controversy involving the removal of a student’s hijab in Bihar. Bhatti demanded a public apology, warning of severe consequences through his underworld network.
The Modi govt introduced the Viksit Bharat–Gramin Rozgar Aur Adhunikikaran Guarantee (VB-GRAM-G) Bill in Parliament to replace MGNREGA. The new scheme aims to modernize rural employment by integrating skill development, digital monitoring, and permanent asset creation to achieve the “Viksit Bharat” vision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Jordan, affirmed that India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy soon. He highlighted India’s robust growth, with a recent GDP growth rate exceeding 8%, crediting the nation’s youth and stable governance for the progress.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, making him the second-costliest player of the mini-auction. KKR also broke the record for the most expensive overseas player by securing Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore.
In the Under-19 Asia Cup, 17-year-old Abhigyan Kundu made history by smashing a spectacular, unbeaten 209 runs off 125 balls against Malaysia. He is the first Indian player to score a double-century in a Youth ODI, helping India reach a massive total of 408/7.
The Post Office is going viral because it is Telangana’s first Gen Z-themed facility, located at NIT-Warangal. It features a vibrant, modern design and offers tech-enabled services like QR payments, free Wi-Fi, and special Speed Post discounts, making postal services appealing to young students.
my favorite and Indian batter Prithvi Shaw went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini-auction after failing to attract a bid at his base price of ₹75 lakh. The talented opener, who was expected to generate interest, was surprisingly skipped by all franchises in the opening set of capped players.