‘Immediately evacuate Tehran’: Trump slams Iran on nuke deal; skips G7’ de-escalation call

Indian grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna recently mimicked Magnus Carlsen's famous fist smash during an interview with FIDE, following Carlsen's emotional outburst after losing to 19-year-old Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament. Harikrishna, part of Gukesh’s team, demonstrated the gesture while discussing the pressures of being a chess player, reflecting on the intense emotions involved in competitive play. Need More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of instigating a "forever war" and pushing the region to the brink of nuclear conflict during an ABC News interview. He emphasized the need to target Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, to end hostilities and warned that Iran poses a global threat, stating that military action is necessary to combat their nuclear ambitions. Need More Context? 🔎

In a significant development, ADGP H M Jayaram was arrested following a Madras High Court ruling regarding his alleged involvement in the abduction of a minor related to an inter-caste marriage, based on confessions from co-accused individuals. The court also mandated MLA Poovai Jagan Moorthy to assist with the investigation, emphasizing the judiciary's intolerance for public officials participating in criminal activities. More Context

Dinesh Karthik has expressed skepticism about Shubman Gill's readiness to captain India in the upcoming Test series against England, emphasizing the challenges he will face as the new skipper. While he acknowledges the vulnerability of the England bowling attack, Karthik urges caution, noting that many star-studded teams have struggled in similar situations. More Context

A video of a woman confronting a Rapido autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru for attempting to steal money from her purse went viral, sparking outrage. Janhavi Kshatriyas reported the incident, urging Rapido to enhance safety measures, while netizens expressed support, and the company condemned the driver's behavior, promising action. More Context

At least three people, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured in an explosion during the demolition of an old mosque in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. The injured—Mudasir Ahmad Mir (26), Ghulam Ahmad Tantray (65), and D A Lone (10)—were hospitalized, with Mir referred for further treatment; the cause of the explosion remains undetermined. More Context