A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship with two Indian crew members has sparked international attention. Experts assure no immediate concern for India, citing previous sporadic cases. The Andes strain, linked to limited human-to-human spread, requires close exposure, unlike COVID-19. India's healthcare is prepared for potential cases.
Shreyas Iyer won his sixth consecutive toss as India captain, equaling Virat Kohli's record and nearing MS Dhoni's streak. Despite this luck, India faces challenges with recent losses and injuries to key bowlers Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine imploded after a former partner accused him of sexual assault and another alleged non-consensual removal of a condom. Platner, an anti-establishment progressive, suspended his campaign, calling the accusations false but a distraction. The race against Republican Susan Collins is now in turmoil.
Hours after joining the BJP, former TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were named as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. The trio resigned from the Rajya Sabha and TMC last month, citing political and personal reasons, and their induction is seen as a move to strengthen BJP's presence in West Bengal amid TMC's internal crisis.
Iran leveraged Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies across multiple cities to project regional influence, using Quranic verses to send specific messages to allies, rivals, and major powers, highlighting themes of martyrdom, loyalty, and victory.
Rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee announced plans to approach the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court permitted the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC to temporarily operate three frozen bank accounts. The accounts were frozen as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged financial irregularities.
The US and Iran launched fresh military strikes on Thursday, effectively collapsing a fragile ceasefire. The US targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran retaliated against US-linked facilities across the Gulf, escalating fears of a wider regional war.
