More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike mistakenly hit a crowded market in northeastern Nigeria during an anti-Boko Haram operation. Authorities called it a misfire, while rights groups demanded an investigation and accountability for civilian deaths.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has lost the national election after 16 years in power. Opposition leader Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a parliamentary majority, marking a major political shift. Orbán conceded defeat after years of nationalist rule and controversy.
A Pune PhD student died by suicide, allegedly due to molestation and mental harassment by her research guide, a scientist. Police arrested the accused and registered a case of abetment to suicide and molestation. Investigation is ongoing into the allegations.
A controversy broke out at a TCS unit in Nashik after women employees alleged harassment and forced religious conversion. The company suspended the accused staff, while police launched an investigation. A special team has been formed to probe the serious allegations.
India has strongly criticised China for renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the move baseless and provocative. Officials said such actions do not change facts on the ground, reaffirming that Arunachal Pradesh remains an inseparable and sovereign part of India.
Kargil War hero and Mahavir Chakra awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk died of a heart attack at his residence in Leh at age 61. Known as the “Lion of Ladakh,” he was honoured for bravery in the 1999 Kargil War. Tributes followed.
A large chimpanzee group in Kibale National Park split into two factions, sparking violent clashes since 2015. Researchers say the conflict has killed several chimps and is unusual, showing human-like behaviour such as territory fights and organised attacks.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United Arab Emirates to improve energy cooperation and overall ties. The visit highlights India’s efforts to secure steady oil supplies and build stronger relations with Gulf countries amid global uncertainties.
A woman in Hyderabad died by suicide weeks after she was allegedly injected with HIV-positive blood by her former fiancé after their wedding was called off. The accused has been arrested, and police are continuing investigation into the case.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to start direct talks with Lebanon soon. The move hints at possible diplomacy despite ongoing tensions along the border, where military activity continues and both sides remain cautious about lasting de-escalation.