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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul added a musical touch to diplomacy during his official visit to Beijing by performing a classic song for Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a formal state lunch. The performance, accompanied by piano, received warm applause from guests and highlighted the Thai leader’s unique approach to cultural diplomacy. The moment follows several of his musical appearances during official visits across Asia, where he has combined music with international engagement.

Amitabh Bachchan has put an end to the speculation surrounding his health after sharing a blog mentioning "surgery" and "ICU." He clarified that the post was regarding the FIFA World Cup final, and not about his personal health.

IIT Roorkee has issued its routine annual advisory barring students and staff from political activities and public statements without prior permission. The notice comes amid CJP-led protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak

Fernandez was sent off for a second booking after clattering into Spain's Pau Cubarsi in the closing stages of normal time in Sunday's 1-0 loss.

Protests demanding education reforms intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, were briefly detained after marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The demonstrations centered on the NEET controversy, alleged exam paper leaks, and demands for accountability. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the opposition of politicizing student concerns, saying the government remains committed to addressing education issues in Parliament.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders during a protest over the NEET-UG paper leak, calling the police action "absolutely wrong" and saying it had no place in a democracy.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a phased tariff regime that will raise duties on imported generic drugs to 200% after three years, a move aimed at shifting pharmaceutical manufacturing to the US and one that could significantly affect India's generic drug exports.

Officials and experts warn the US risks running low on critical munitions for an expanded Iran conflict, while a reported "culture of silence" keeps negative assessments from reaching the White House.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth informed lawmakers that military operations against Iran have reached $37.5 billion, while requesting an additional $67 billion in Pentagon funding to sustain campaign efforts.

US President Donald Trump cleared direct flights to Lebanon, lifting a 1985 aviation ban following talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Middle East peace, stability, and regional security.

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continuing US access to British bases like Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for defensive operations against Iran, maintaining former PM Keir Starmer’s defence policy.

The EIU, a sister organisation to The Economist magazine, ranked 173 cities globally based on different factors, including education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure and culture. Check which nations made it into the top 7.

The FBI arrested fugitive Khalid Ahmed Satary overseas for orchestrating a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme, marking the third capture under its new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" initiative.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged enforcement of the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the “architect of genocide,” despite President Trump assuring Netanyahu protection.

Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to inquire about activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health, following his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital amid an ongoing hunger strike.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi demanded the resignations of Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Amit Shah, alleging the government refused a parliamentary debate on student issues and paper leaks following his detention.

The man who recently criticised Spain's Prime Minister for not contributing enough to NATO spending, and called the country hopeless, suddenly found himself presenting the World Cup to Spain.

Boosting weapons production is not possible without nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton. It is a highly flammable material made from cotton.

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.