During his Israel visit, PM Narendra Modi met the cast of the popular series Fauda, saying there was “no undercover work — only selfies” as he posed with the actors and shared photos on social media.

China has removed nine senior military officials from the National People’s Congress as part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign. The move reinforces discipline in the People’s Liberation Army ahead of key political meetings, signaling Xi’s tightening control over the military.

Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu died at 101 in Chennai following illness. A freedom fighter and lifelong champion of farmers and workers, he joined the Communist movement as a teenager and led the Communist Party of India in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first world leader to achieve the milestone. The feat highlights his strong digital connect, with his account drawing far greater engagement than other international political figures on the platform.

At the Noida Flower Festival, many visitors damaged and stole plants and flowers from display pots, prompting complaints from organisers. Videos show people plucking blooms and taking home plants, leading to concerns over lack of respect for public property and event rules.

A zoo in Japan drew huge crowds after a video of a baby monkey playfully punching an adult went viral. A visitor shared footage showing long lines of people eager to see the now‑famous primate, boosting the zoo’s weekend turnout.

The Namo Bharat rapid rail logged over one lakh passengers on its first full day of complete service on the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor, showing strong commuter response and improved fast connectivity across the region.

Greenland has turned down a US proposal to send a hospital ship, stressing that its tax-funded universal healthcare will continue to serve residents. Authorities said foreign assistance is unnecessary and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening domestic medical services and long-term public health capacity.

A 1.5‑km link road near Deepanjali Nagar will soon connect to the NICE Expressway, allowing motorists to bypass Mysuru Road congestion and save travel time, improving traffic flow for Bengaluru commuters.

Two Delhi schools namely Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, and Air Force Bal Bharti, Lodhi Road, were evacuated after bomb-threat emails. Police, bomb-disposal, canine and fire teams searched campuses. No explosives found. Investigations continue and classes were temporarily suspended.