An 18-year-old domestic worker, Asha, is critically injured after allegedly falling from a third-floor flat in Delhi following accusations of theft by her employer, Shweta Karnani. While police report she jumped after being accused of stealing Rs 3,000, Asha's family alleges she was pushed. The incident is under investigation, with conflicting accounts and Asha's condition remaining serious in the ICU.

General Anil Chauhan revealed that Operation Sindoor strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir were deliberately conducted at night to minimize civilian casualties. The timing, between 1:00 and 1:30 AM, was chosen to avoid the morning azaan and potential civilian movement in areas like Bahawalpur and Muridke.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have solidified their alliance with a strategic mutual defense agreement, treating an attack on one as an attack on both. This pact, signed amidst regional tensions following an Israeli airstrike in Doha, signals a shift in Saudi Arabia's reliance on US security guarantees.

The US revocation of sanctions exemptions for Chabahar Port poses challenges to India's regional connectivity plans. This move threatens Indian investments and operations, complicating its strategic balance between the US and Iran. The port is vital for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia, serving as a counterweight to China's influence.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Chief Election Commissioner of shielding “vote chors” and obstructing investigations into voter deletions, presenting alleged proof of manipulation in Karnataka's Aland constituency. The BJP has dismissed these claims as lies, while the Election Commission has refuted them, stating that deletions cannot be done online.

New online gaming regulations are set to be implemented from October 1st, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government has engaged in extensive discussions with stakeholders, including gaming companies and banks, to finalize the rules. The legislation aims to promote e-sports while banning harmful money-based gaming and associated financial activities, with penalties targeting providers and promoters rather than players.

National Highways Authority of India has strengthened rules on highway project subcontracts. This action addresses quality and delay concerns. Unapproved subcontracting will face penalties. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive for clear subcontractor standards. Eligibility criteria for bidders have also been revised. Third-party securities are now disallowed to ensure accountability in project execution.