A video shared by Ajit Pawar’s son, Jai Pawar shows Rohit Singh, owner of VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd, allegedly asleep in the cockpit before the plane crash, triggering questions over aviation safety and operational oversight.

US President Donald Trump said initial US strikes on Iran have been effective, but a more intense phase is still ahead, with several Arab nations reportedly seeking to join the fight.

Schools and colleges in Kashmir remain closed for two days, and mobile internet speeds are restricted following protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as security forces monitor the region.

Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu described a “terrifying” experience near Dubai International Airport after an explosion close by. She said the last few hours were extremely stressful as flights were disrupted and people waited anxiously for safety updates.

Multiple explosions hit Dubai, Doha and Manama as Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US and allied assets. Air defences intercepted many attacks, but debris and fires caused panic, disrupting travel and raising safety concerns across the Gulf.

Satellite images show thick black smoke over Dubai after Iran launched missiles and drones targeting Gulf states. Air defences intercepted most threats, but debris caused fires, alarming residents and disrupting normal life across the region.

Explosions and gunfire shook Kabul as Afghan forces fired at Pakistani aircraft entering Afghan airspace. Casualties and damage are unclear. The incident marks a sharp escalation in ongoing tensions and cross-border clashes between the two neighbors.

Israeli air strikes hit Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran, causing damage and forcing patients to evacuate. Videos showed debris inside as Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks.

From April 1, 2026, eligible manufacturers can defer customs duty payments under the EMI scheme, paying in monthly installments to ease liquidity pressures and support exports until March 31, 2028.

Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage, citing personal differences. The petition alleges an extramarital relationship but details are yet to be heard in court.