India's Minerva Academy thrashed Liverpool 6-0 in Bascara, Spain on Friday to enter Mediterranean International Cup (MIC) 2026 quarter-finals in Under-15 category. Minerva Academy forward Raj Singh scored a hat-trick, Mohammad Azam Khan scored two goals, while Lisham Amarson Singh scored one goal. Notably, MIC Cup is regarded as "mini World Cup" for age groups ranging from U-12 to U-19.

The Iranian military has claimed that its forces shot down a US A-10 Warthog ground attack fighter jet near Strait of Hormuz while sharing a footage of the strike. This was the second fighter jet shot down by Iran within 24 hours. Two Black Hawk helicopters involved in search efforts for a missing pilot were also hit.

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas. Several people took to social media and wrote, "Earthquake...Wishing all well...God save us," "That earthquake felt so bad man," and "Those earthquake tremors were intense." More details on the earthquake are awaited.

Iran's local media claimed its Revolutionary Guards downed a US fighter jet and said one pilot had ejected from aircraft. "If you capture...enemy pilot or pilots...and...hand...them over to...police, you'll...receive a...prize," an anchor said. An on-screen crawl called on citizens to "shoot them if you see them". Iranian forces reportedly captured a pilot after downing a US fighter jet.

Election Commission has ordered suspension of four Kolkata Police officials and initiated disciplinary proceedings against them for failing to maintain law and order during BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing in Bhabanipur constituency. A clash occurred between BJP and TMC workers on Thursday. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is also contesting Assembly polls from Bhabanipur seat.