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Iran's foreign minister has warned of severe repercussions after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters, resulting in 87 sailor deaths. The Indian Navy joined the search and rescue efforts following a distress call. Amidst rising tensions, another Iranian warship is seeking refuge in Sri Lankan waters.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges that political games are being played in the name of giving citizenship and questions are being raised about their identity

Behind the glamour of red carpets, Friday releases and social media fame lies a far more complex financial reality for actors. In exclusive conversations with ETimes, actors Adah Sharma, Chahatt Khanna, Nyrraa M Banerji and Chandan K Anand spoke candidly about the economics of surviving in the entertainment industry — from financial misconceptions and savings strategies to the hidden costs of building a brand.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed a condolence book at the Iranian embassy following the killing of Iran's supreme leader, amid criticism over India's initial silence. This move follows a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart, with a potential high-level meeting scheduled.

For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Satyasundar Barik travels to this remote, rarely visited region to examine how a project widely credited with ushering in prosperity has failed to positively transform the lives of the people there

Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a “desire in his heart” to become a member of both the Houses of Parliament.

Nitish Kumar filed for Rajya Sabha, signaling a potential end to his Bihar CM tenure despite family and party objections. His move, supported by Amit Shah, has sparked unrest within JD(U), with workers protesting. Discussions within NDA are underway for a successor, possibly a Dalit leader or JD(U) deputy CM, as RJD criticizes the political maneuvering.

In a candid conversation with The Hindu, K.K. Venugopal discusses the “command from political masters” that triggered the anti-Sikh riots in the 1980s, his sense of betrayal when he realised then-UP CM Kalyan Singh had told him an “utter lie” that the Babri Masjid would not be demolished in the 1990s.

The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat and was last in contact at 7.42 p.m.

All patients coming for OPD, emergency, or hospital admissions must now have linked Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs; this is aimed at weeding out the fake patients that some colleges submit during the NMC assessment

According to the Indian Navy, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle in the SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments.

Rajya Sabha nominations have set the stage for political contests in Bihar and Odisha, with new alignments tested. While Maharashtra's NCP factions remain divided, the BJP-led NDA is strategically nominating diverse candidates to broaden its social coalition.

The Supreme Court has taken the unprecedented step of transferring three petitions from the Allahabad High Court to itself, citing a six-year delay in delivering a verdict on a 1994 criminal case. This intervention, aimed at ensuring speedy justice, highlights concerns over the High Court's prolonged inaction, which has also kept the trial stayed.

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy

A significant gubernatorial reshuffle has seen R N Ravi appointed as West Bengal's new governor, replacing C V Ananda Bose. This move, occurring just before state elections, has drawn sharp criticism from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Taranjit Singh Sandhu is set to become the new L-G of Delhi, among other key appointments across various states and Union Territories.

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned government authorities and litigants for routinely defying court orders and resorting to delayed appeals when facing contempt. Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan emphasized that such practices erode public faith in the judiciary, urging strict action against disobedient parties, especially state entities, to uphold the rule of law.

The BJP has strongly refuted claims blaming India for a US strike on an Iranian naval vessel, emphasizing the incident occurred in international waters far from Indian jurisdiction. Party leader Amit Malviya stated that geographical proximity does not equate to control or accountability under international maritime law, dismissing attempts to involve India as factually incorrect and politically motivated speculation.