The stampede, which claimed 11 lives during RCB’s celebration of their first IPL title in 18 years, has triggered sharp criticism over the timing and handling of the event

Amid rising tensions and stalled nuclear negotiations, the US is reducing its diplomatic and military presence in the Middle East. The State Department ordered nonessential staff to depart from Baghdad and authorized optional departures from Bahrain and Kuwait. The military is also allowing voluntary departures of dependents as regional instability looms and the IAEA considers censuring Iran.

India’s fight against Naxalism has shifted to Chhattisgarh’s Bastar zone. After the 2021 Sukma-Bijapur ambush, joint operations have eliminated many Naxals, but challenges persist.