Top 10 world news: Israel prepares for 'possible invasion' of Lebanon; J&K election updates, and more

Israel's army chief has reportedly asked troops to stay alert ahead of what he described as a 'possible invasion' of Lebanon.The Israeli army chief said that the motive of this operation would be to “safely return the residents of the north," as thousands of Israelis have been evacuated from border areas. In other news,polling of the second phase closed in India's Jammu and Kashmirwhere assembly elections are taking place.More than 56 per cent voters on Wednesday exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling for 26 seats in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls.

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Israel prepares for ‘possible invasion’ of Lebanon as army chief asks troops to ‘go in’

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Israeli army chief has told troops that ongoing strikes in Lebanon may serve as a precursor to "possible entry" of soldiers into the “enemy territory.”

J&K Elections: More than 56% voter turnout recorded in second phase

Voting closed in the second phase of the assembly polls in the union territory early on Wednesday (Sep 25) with a voter turnout of more than 56 per cent.

New report reveals staggering Secret Service failures in first Trump assassination attempt

A US senate committee investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump has revealed that security failures at the Pennsylvania rally were “foreseeable and preventable”.

India rises in Asia Power Index, clinches third spot after surpassing Japan

India stomped ahead of Japan and emerged as the third-largest power in the Asia Power Index, stated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in an official statement on Wednesday (September 25).

Paracetamol, Pan D, 51 other drugs fail quality tests by Indian drug regulator

India’s drug regulator has declared more than 50 drugs as "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)” following a detailed quality test.

‘Go back,’ Bangladesh’s Yunus faces massive protests in New York for attacks on minorities

Muhammad Yunus, the leader of Bangladesh’s interim government, faced massive protests Tuesday (Sep 25) in New York for attacks on minorities in his home country following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August.

Israeli army said Hezbollah missile reached Tel Aviv for ‘first time’

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that for the "first time ever" a missile fired by Hezbollah reached the Tel Aviv area before being intercepted by Israel's air defences.

India: Rahul Gandhi confuses 'Kashmiri Pandits' with 'PoK refugees', BJP takes 'Pappu' dig on him

While speaking at a public rally in Jammu on Wednesday (September 25), Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made a serious gaffe when he mistakenly called Kashmiri Pandits as "refugees from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)."

Real Madrid suffer huge blow ahead of derby clash with Atletico as leg injury rules out Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury.

Shahana Goswami starrer Santosh to represent UK in Oscar race

The British Academy has selected British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's critically acclaimed thrillerSantoshas the UK's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the International Feature Film category.