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Congress leader predicts UDF sweep in Kerala; alleges BJP-LDF nexus

Iran has sharply retorted to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "stone age" threats, highlighting Iran's ancient civilization and resilience. The Iranian embassy in South Africa countered that while Americans were "still in caves," Iran was inscribing human rights.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

The party also criticises Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for not taking up the Special Category Status issue along with the Amaravati Bill

The Home Minister claims Congress did little to check infiltration and develop the State

Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant after their recent defeat. The franchise released a video to counter speculation, emphasizing that "not everything you see is the true story." This follows a similar public exchange between Goenka and then-captain KL Rahul last season.

Operation Chabutra draws mixed public response, with views differing on its impact on safety, policing methods and freedom of movement in Hyderabad

The FIRs were registered on the complaints lodged by businessmen and professionals from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Kerala

It wants the Centre to increase the procurement limit from 94,500 MT to 4,57,365 MT, in line with revised production estimates

Anthropic's CCO, Paul Smith, revealed "process errors" during rapid product releases caused Claude Code's source code leak, not a hack. This incident highlights challenges in the competitive AI race. The company is also navigating a legal dispute with the US government and plans to go public soon.

Actor Rajpal Yadav's legal battle over a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case saw the Delhi High Court reserve its verdict after settlement talks failed. Despite judicial intervention and an emotional plea from Yadav, who cited financial hardship, no agreement was reached.

IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal revealed expansion plans for the tournament, aiming for 84 or 94 matches. However, a significant hurdle is the crowded international cricket calendar. Dhumal suggested a potential shift away from bilateral series could create the necessary space for the IPL's growth beyond its current 74-game format.