Donald Trump criticised Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about Melania Trump, calling it “despicable” after a shooting near a political event. The comment sparked controversy, with Melania also condemning it, while Kimmel defended it as satire not meant to encourage violence.

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane was given a one-month jail term by a Sindhudurg court in the 2019 mud attack case involving an NHAI engineer. The court later stayed the sentence, giving him time to file an appeal in a higher court.

Salim Dola, an alleged drug trafficker linked to Dawood Ibrahim’s network, was deported from Turkey to India. He was brought to Delhi under tight security and taken into custody for questioning in multiple narcotics and organised crime cases.

A BRICS officials’ meeting in New Delhi failed to issue a joint statement due to differences between UAE and Iran and disagreement over wording on the Israel–Palestine issue. India’s attempt to soften language also faced resistance, leading to a chair’s summary instead.

A Hindu temple caretaker in Bangladesh was found hanging from a tree in Cox’s Bazar three days after going missing. Police have launched an investigation into the death. Minority groups have demanded strict action and clarity on the cause.

A Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich was stopped during take-off at Delhi airport after an engine fire was detected. Passengers were evacuated through emergency slides. Four passengers and one crew member suffered minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions across parts of north and central India, with temperatures above 42°C in several states. Delhi may get some relief from Tuesday, with thunderstorms and light rain expected in the region.

US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned Pakistan trip by top envoys for Iran talks, saying Tehran should call Washington directly. The move comes amid stalled negotiations, though the US said diplomatic channels remain open for future discussions.

US President Donald Trump ordered the military to target Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows fresh attacks on ships, raising fears of disruption to global oil supplies and deeper tensions with Tehran.

Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire by three weeks, reducing tensions along the border. The move comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for a long-term deal with Iran, with fresh diplomatic efforts aimed at easing wider Middle East tensions.