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Assam continues to reel from the impact of devastating floods. While the death toll has now climbed to 75, 3.3 lakh people across seven districts remain affected by floods.

Thailand is set to abandon one of its biggest infrastructure projects after a government review found the proposed $30 billion Land Bridge financially unviable and environmentally risky.

India has approved the Reserve Bank of India's proposal to begin large-scale field trials of polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. The RBI will print 2 billion polymer notes for testing to evaluate their durability, cost-effectiveness, and performance in circulation. Officials clarified that there is no plan to replace existing paper currency, with both polymer and paper notes expected to circulate together if the pilot succeeds. Polymer banknotes, already used in over 60 countries including Australia, the UK, and Canada, last significantly longer than conventional paper notes and offer improved resistance to wear, moisture, and dirt. The move revives a proposal first announced in 2012 and aims to improve the lifespan of Indian currency while reducing long-term currency management costs.

#Gravitas The U.S. Senate has confirmed U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee, Jay Clayton, as the country's director of national intelligence, handing him one of the most powerful national security roles in America.

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources ‌carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister said in an interview published early on Wednesday. Yevhenii Khmara gave the interview with right-wing U.S. blogger Laura Loomer in Kyiv, his first after his appointment as acting minister last week.

Amid the West Asia war, Iran's oil and gas industry remains resilient using artificial intelligence to boost output. For instance, Iranian researchers have developed an indigenous smart production management system. This can help boost oil recovery by 59%.

#Gravitas Thailand is set to abandon one of its biggest infrastructure projects.  A fresh government review concluded that a $30 billion proposed landbridge project aimed at bypassing the Malacca Strait is no longer financially viable and could cause serious environmental damage. 

The Mark Zuckerberg-owned platform wrote to the IT ministry on Wednesday, outlining the specific details of enhanced and rigorous safeguards it has now implemented for the content posted by the prime minister and other prominent accounts.

The US and Saudi Arabia have jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. Will this expand the conflict? What have Iran and Iraq said? Who are Iraq's Iran-backed armed groups?

Can Anthony Fauci face legal action after pleading the Fifth despite Joe Biden's pardon? Here's why Rand Paul says Congress could pursue contempt proceedings.

President Donald Trump vowed a heavy military response after a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack targeted a U.S. base in Jordan. U.S. personnel successfully intercepted the incoming fire, and officials are escalating counter-strikes.

Iran operates as an independent regional power with its own ideological and strategic goals rather than a direct proxy front for China, though Beijing deepens ties through economic and reported military support. Reports indicate Iran is set to receive up to 400 Chinese shoulder-fired air-defense systems (MANPADS) worth $60–70 million.

Trump nominee Jay Clayton won Senate confirmation as intelligence chief after Democrats questioned his independence and stance on the 2020 election.

Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions during a tense Senate hearing on Covid origins, citing protections under the Fifth Amendment.

CJP president Abhijit Dipke says reforms alone cannot stop paper leaks after Parliament passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill with stricter penalties.

Kangana Ranaut has been launching scathing attacks at the Cockroach Janta Party and has been engaged in a social media war with the group's spokesperson, Saurav Das. In an Instagram post, she called Das “useless and unemployed.”

Russia has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list, marking a major escalation in the Kremlin’s long-running conflict with the encrypted messaging platform.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action against student protesters and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove him from office. The allegations, made during a press conference following heated exchanges in Parliament, have intensified the political confrontation over the nationwide student protests and the anti-paper leak legislation. The government has rejected the accusations, calling them baseless and demanding evidence.

At least 19 people have been reported killed in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The unrest erupted amid demonstrations, with authorities facing mounting pressure as tensions continue to rise over the demands and grievances raised by protesters.