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US President Donald Trump condemned alleged Iranian drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a "foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement." Iran's IRGC Navy asserted control over transit routes, warning vessels to follow Tehran's directives. This follows technical talks between the US and Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions and ensuring safe passage for commercial ships.

Volkswagen is reportedly considering a massive overhaul, including closing four German factories and significantly increasing job cuts, potentially impacting up to 100,000 roles. This drastic move comes as the automaker faces intense competition from Chinese rivals, US tariffs, and declining European demand. The proposals, set for discussion soon, are expected to face strong opposition from unions and a key state shareholder, highlighting the immense pressure on the German giant.

Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar has vehemently denied drug use allegations following the resurfacing of a two-year-old video. He clarified that the footage, showing him arranging a powder, depicted him crushing a tablet for his daughter. Sarathkumar dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless, asserting his readiness to cooperate with any investigation into the matter.

US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers.

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar's family has a new reason to celebrate. Her elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, married Shravan Sreenivasan in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Goa on Thursday evening. The private affair was attended by family members and a close-knit circle of friends from the Indian film industry.

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in T20I history, smashing a 19-ball fifty against Ireland, his fifth half-century off 20 or fewer deliveries. His explosive 50, featuring seven fours and two sixes, propelled India's chase after pacers restricted Ireland to 182. Though dismissed shortly after his milestone, Sharma's fearless innings cemented his status as a destructive opener.

Prasidh Krishna's return to India's T20I squad was marred by a costly spell against Ireland, where he conceded 27 runs in a single over, the most by an Indian against the hosts. Despite a strong start by India's bowlers, Ireland's middle order, led by Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany, fought back impressively. This resilience propelled Ireland to a competitive 182/9, leaving Prasidh with two unwanted records.

A car-sized aircraft reportedly struck Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday evening, causing damage to two glass panels. Bystanders described a loud crash, and authorities quickly cordoned off the area, preventing filming. Social media posts about the incident were reportedly removed. The official cause and details remain unconfirmed by authorities.

At an event organised by the State’s Social Welfare Department, Yumnam Khemchand Singh says drug traffickers changed routes after the ethnic conflict erupted in 2023

The video recorded during an IPL match showed him using a credit or debit card to make a powder line with a white substance placed on a mobile phone screen

He says there is no legal hurdle to United Democratic Front (UDF) government withdrawing from PM SHRI scheme.

Six armed forces personnel, including one IAF personnel, were killed in Operation Sindoor

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