G7 says Russia sole obstacle to just peace in Ukraine

Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the involvement of militants in the deaths of three civilians in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, triggering protests and a shutdown. Victims Darshan Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Varun Singh were found in Ishu canal after going missing on their way to a marriage ceremony. Union home secretary Govind Mohan has arrived in Jammu to assess the security situation in the region following the tragic killings. Full Article

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his happiness with the team's Champions Trophy victory in Dubai, where they defeated New Zealand in the final by four wickets while chasing down 252 runs, with Rohit scoring 76 runs. Rohit praised the fans for their support, highlighted individual performances such as Varun Chakaravarthy and Shreyas Iyer's contributions, and acknowledged the team's overall success as the only unbeaten side in the tournament. The top run-scorers included Shreyas Iyer and...

The US hostage envoy held direct talks with Hamas, expressing confidence in reaching a deal to free all remaining hostages within weeks. Despite Hamas being labeled a terrorist organization, the envoy sought to facilitate negotiations and hinted at potential future discussions. The conflict began when Hamas attacked Israel, leading to ongoing peace talks and potential repercussions if all hostages are not released. Full Article

Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, as part of Moscow's efforts to recapture seized border territory. Ukraine's daring incursion into Kursk resulted in the capture of Sudzha and hundreds of Russian prisoners, but now faces overwhelming assaults from over 50,000 troops. Russian operatives reportedly traveled 15 kilometers inside the pipeline to launch a surprise attack near Sudzha, putting Ukrainian soldiers at risk of...

The US Secret Service shot a man near the White House in Washington, DC after an armed confrontation, while President Donald Trump was in Florida. The incident occurred after agents located the individual's parked vehicle and approached him, leading to shots being fired by the Secret Service personnel. The man was hospitalized with his condition unknown, and the Metropolitan Police Department will investigate the matter. Full Article

Billionaire Elon Musk supported a US exit from NATO, stating on social media that it is not logical for America to fund Europe's defense. His comments align with President Donald Trump's discussions on recalibrating US engagement with NATO based on member countries' defense spending. Trump emphasized that if NATO allies do not pay their fair share, the US will not defend them, highlighting Europe's reliance on the US for military support. Full Article