Donald Trump today claimed he personally killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying he acted first to neutralize an “imminent threat” to his life. Referring to a 2024 Iran-linked assassination plot against him, Trump stated, “I killed him first… He tried twice. I got him before he got me,” making an unprecedented and blunt assertion.
Hezbollah said it struck an Israeli base in Haifa, calling it retaliation for Ali Khamenei’s killing and Israeli aggression. Israel responded with nationwide strikes on Hezbollah targets, killing 31 people. The IDF blamed Hezbollah for escalation, accused it of acting under Iran, and said Operation “Roaring Lion” prepares forces for multi-front combat.
Jay Pawar, son of the late Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar, shared a video claiming that Rohit Singh, owner of VSR Ventures, was seen sleeping in the chief pilot’s seat during a flight. He demanded Singh’s immediate arrest and that all VSR aircraft be grounded until the investigation into his father’s January 28, 2026, crash is […]
PM Modi held bilateral talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney at Hyderabad House, reviewing progress in the India-Canada Strategic Partnership. Both leaders discussed strengthening cooperation, while Carney highlighted plans to double two-way trade by 2030. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met Carney during his first official India visit.
President Droupadi Murmu launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card and three Delhi women-centric schemes, including free bus travel, two free LPG cylinders, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and “Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar.” Worth ₹129 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer, these initiatives aim to boost women’s safety, independence, and empowerment in Delhi.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned states about potential violence in India following US-Israel strikes on Iran. The advisory urges monitoring of “pro-Iran radical preachers” delivering inflammatory sermons and enhancing intelligence sharing. Officials stressed vigilance to prevent communal tension amid heightened Middle East conflicts.
The Israeli military launched an offensive against Hezbollah after rocket fire on northern Israel, conducting airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Reports said Hezbollah parliamentary chief Mohammad Raad was killed. A longtime MP since 1992, he led the group’s bloc and was a key political figure. The IDF confirmed targeting senior militants.
Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to over 10,000 prisoners and reduced others’ sentences to mark a holiday, state-run media reported. Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains incommunicado with no indication of release. The move comes two weeks before Parliament convenes after contested elections criticized as neither free nor fair.
At least two schools in Jalandhar received bomb threat emails today, prompting authorities to conduct anti-sabotage checks. Police, fire brigade personnel, bomb and dog squads, and ambulances were rushed to the campuses. The scare follows similar threats in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, and Haryana schools, all of which were later declared hoaxes.
Nine directors of SBL Energy Limited have been arrested following a deadly blast at the company’s Nagpur district facility that tragically killed 18 people. Kalmeshwar Police has filed a case against 21 directors and shareholders under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing reports thoroughly.
The death toll in the cracker unit blast in Kakinada district has climbed to 22, officials said today. DM&HO J Narasimha Nayak confirmed one more death on Sunday night. The February 28 explosion at a licensed fireworks unit killed 20 people, including nine women, and left nine injured. Four to five victims remain critical with […]
Renowned educationist and former member of the Rajya Sabha Janardan Waghmare passed away in Latur, Maharashtra, this morning after a brief illness. He was 91. Waghmare was widely respected for his immense contributions to education and public life, inspiring generations of students, scholars, and academic leaders across the region.
The US Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspended all visa and American Citizen services after violent protests erupted over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing. All appointments were cancelled, and staff movements restricted. Americans were advised to avoid gatherings, carry ID, stay alert, and update their STEP registration.
Fourteen students of Jawaharlal Nehru University arrested during a protest march last week have been released, bringing relief to campus. Those freed include JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, vice-president Gopika K. Babu, joint secretary Danish Ali, former president Nitish Kumar, and AISA leader Neha, student representatives said.
Several Delhi schools, including Army Public School and Salwan Public School, received bomb threat emails, prompting police and fire inspections. Similar hoax threats were reported earlier at schools in Dwarka and Paschim Enclave during CBSE exams. Authorities deployed bomb squads and rescue teams to ensure student and staff safety.