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India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title, but the victory was followed by controversy as the team skipped the trophy presentation involving ACC president Mohsin Naqvi.

Russia has proposed joint development of its Ivolga FG high-speed train in India, with a design speed of 360 kmph and local manufacturing.

Pakistan initially said its Makkah Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could be activated if Houthi attacks spilled into Saudi territory. Islamabad later said no military response was currently under discussion, while Shehbaz Sharif called Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reaffirm Pakistan’s support.

A US Air Force officer survived nearly 50 hours behind enemy lines in Iran after an F-15E crash before a major US rescue operation brought him home.

Executive producer Leonora N. Darby has sued the makers of Obsession, alleging serious contractual and financial misconduct involving the blockbuster 2026 film.

Thalapathy Vijay has announced plans to withdraw cases against Tamil Nadu farmers and teachers over peaceful protests held between May 2021 and April 2026.

Pakistan is reportedly considering up to 100,000 troops for a proposed 300,000-strong force under the Makkah Defence Alliance with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

India’s women’s hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place match at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen. The result marks India’s best World Cup finish since their fourth-place finish in 1974.

A new barrier lake near Nepal’s border is raising fears of another flood after Wednesday’s deadly disaster. Chinese authorities say the lake is already overflowing, while Nepal has urged people near the Bhote Koshi River to stay away from riverbanks and risky areas.

Bangladesh has not decided to join the Saudi Arabia-Türkiye-Pakistan Makkah Pact, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said. He told Parliament that Dhaka would consider membership positively if the existing members invite Bangladesh.