The US Treasury Secretary said India has stopped buying Russian oil after President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff. India has not officially confirmed the claim, reiterating that its energy purchases are guided by market needs and national interest.

An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during a routine flight. Both pilots were rescued safely, with no civilian injuries or damage reported. The incident is under investigation.

A US–EU tariff dispute may benefit India by pushing the EU to finalize a free trade deal faster. This could improve India’s export access and strengthen its position as a reliable trade partner amid global tensions.

A powerful blast struck Kabul’s Shahr‑e‑Naw district on Monday, killing several people and injuring others, the Taliban’s Interior Ministry said. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the damage in the affected area.

At least 39 people died and dozens were injured when two high-speed trains collided after one derailed near Adamuz in southern Spain. Rescue operations continue, and investigations into the cause are underway, with rail services suspended in the region.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will arriive in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will hold bilateral talks to strengthen strategic, economic, and diplomatic ties and discuss key regional and global issues.

The wreckage of a missing Indonesian surveillance plane was found on Mount Bulusaraung, South Sulawesi. One body has been recovered. The aircraft carried 11 people. Rescue teams continue the search amid difficult mountain terrain and poor weather.

Seven Indian Army soldiers were injured when terrorists opened fire during a joint search operation in Kishtwar’s Chatroo area, Jammu and Kashmir. The troops retaliated and evacuated the injured to hospital as the operation continues.

Goa police arrested Aleksei Leonov after two Russian women were found murdered in Morjim and Arambol. Both victims, including his live-in partner, had their throats slit. Authorities are investigating the motive and collecting evidence.

A tourist died and another went missing after slipping into the frozen Sela Lake near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The victims were part of a group from Kerala. Rescue operations were halted due to extreme cold and poor visibility.