Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to unspecified locations following a heated exchange with Dmitry Medvedev. The spat originated after Trump criticized Medvedev and imposed trade penalties on India for its ties with Russia. Medvedev responded with a provocative statement referencing Russia’s Cold War nuclear strategy, prompting Trump’s strong reaction and concerns about unintended consequences.

A special NIA court’s acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has revealed significant contradictions between the ATS and NIA investigations. The court cited flawed evidence, coercion, and inconsistencies in the agencies’ accounts of the bomb’s assembly and transportation. Concerns were raised about torture and fabricated evidence, casting doubt on the credibility of the ATS investigation.

In a boost for the ruling BJP, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining the party.