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.
A military cargo aircraft transporting banknotes crashed near La Paz, Bolivia killing at least 15 people. Emergency teams reached the scene as officials began investigating what caused the deadly incident.
The United States backed Pakistan after it carried out strikes in Afghanistan, saying Islamabad has the right to defend itself. Officials called for calm as cross-border clashes with Taliban forces intensified.
A couple and their nine-year-old daughter were found dead in their Surat apartment. Police said a suicide note alleged financial harassment and credit card fraud. An accused man has been arrested as investigations continue.
Passengers in India can now cancel or change flight bookings within 48 hours of purchase without fees, and airlines must process refunds within 14 days. The move aims to make air travel more flexible and passenger-friendly.
During his Israel visit, PM Narendra Modi met the cast of the popular series Fauda, saying there was “no undercover work — only selfies” as he posed with the actors and shared photos on social media.
China has removed nine senior military officials from the National People’s Congress as part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign. The move reinforces discipline in the People’s Liberation Army ahead of key political meetings, signaling Xi’s tightening control over the military.
Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu died at 101 in Chennai following illness. A freedom fighter and lifelong champion of farmers and workers, he joined the Communist movement as a teenager and led the Communist Party of India in Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first world leader to achieve the milestone. The feat highlights his strong digital connect, with his account drawing far greater engagement than other international political figures on the platform.
At the Noida Flower Festival, many visitors damaged and stole plants and flowers from display pots, prompting complaints from organisers. Videos show people plucking blooms and taking home plants, leading to concerns over lack of respect for public property and event rules.