India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar warned the UN against nations sponsoring terror, implicitly calling Pakistan a global terrorism epicentre. India’s representative further lambasted Pakistan, citing its history of sheltering terrorists and sponsoring groups like ‘The Resistance Front’ responsible for attacks. New Delhi asserted accountability for terrorists and their sponsors, rejecting third-party mediation.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin visited Karur following a stampede at a TVK campaign event, which tragically killed 39 people and injured many. He announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured. A retired High Court judge will head an inquiry commission into the incident.

The UK, France and Germany say restrictions are back in place over concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme. 

​The UK, France and Germany say restrictions are back in place over concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme.