Congratulating Hyderabad Police for killing all the four accused in the veterinarian's rape-and-murder case, wrestler Babita Phogat tweeted, "Thok diya, Theek kiya." "Whatever the police did today, makes every woman in the country really proud," Babita told ANI. Meanwhile, shuttler Saina Nehwal tweeted, "Great work #hyderabadpolice...we salute u."

Two areas in Nagpur - Mahal and Hansapuri - witnessed clashes on Monday which left several injured, following which prohibitory orders were issued and 20 people were detained. The clashes happened amid an agitation by a group seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. While rumours claimed a holy book was desecrated, police said a photograph was burnt that instigated people.

The James Webb Space Telescope, the world's most powerful telescope, has captured its first direct images of carbon dioxide gas outside our solar system. It observed it in HR 8799, a multiplanet system 130 light-years away from Earth. The discovery provides strong evidence that giant planets in HR 8799 formed through core accretion, much like Jupiter and Saturn, NASA said.

PM Narendra Modi has joined the social media platform Truth Social, which is majorly owned by US President Donald Trump. "Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come," PM Modi said in his first post. He also shared a picture with Trump.

An FIR has been filed against a professor of Seth Phool Chand Bagla PG College in UP's Hathras for raping and sexually exploiting multiple students. Police said that Rajneesh Kumar also recorded videos of the acts and uploaded them on websites. The complaint against Kumar, who was serving as geography department head and chief proctor, was submitted anonymously to police.

Gold prices rose ₹1,300 to hit a fresh record high of ₹90,750/10 grams in Delhi on Monday, extending gains for the fourth day in a row, as per the All India Sarafa Association. It had closed at ₹89,450 per 10 grams on Thursday. Silver prices also surged ₹1,300 to hit a fresh all-time high level of ₹1,02,500 per kg.

China has responded after PM Narendra Modi during his interview with podcaster Lex Fridman said, "If we look back centuries, there's no real history of conflict between us." "In the 2000 plus years' history of interactions, the two countries have maintained friendly exchanges," China said. "A ballet dance between dragon and elephant is only choice for both sides," China added.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard responded after she was asked about repeated attacks on India from Pakistan. "President Donald Trump...has been very clear about his commitment to defeating this threat of Islamist terrorism," she said. "We see how it has been impacting people here in India...This is a threat that PM Modi also takes seriously," Gabbard added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his meeting with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, demanded strong action against anti-India activities by Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice in US, ANI said quoting sources. In a post on X, Singh said, "We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen India-US partnership."

Polish deputy foreign minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski said his country was grateful for India's involvement in negotiations to stop Russia-Ukraine war, adding, "PM Modi...did persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear tactical weapons." "We want permanent peace. We want stable and sustainable peace in Ukraine," the Polish minister added.

An FIR has been filed against influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, a Russian woman and six others for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food are prohibited in the area. "Notices will be sent to all accused individuals...instructing them to join the probe," J&K police said.