Pakistan's Fatah-3 missile test sparks debate, potentially challenging India's BrahMos dominance in precision strikes. Analysts question if it's a Pakistani leap or Chinese hardware, highlighting China's growing military influence. Operation Sindoor showcased India's advanced capabilities, underscoring the importance of integrated systems beyond just missile technology.

President Trump stated the US agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a favor to Pakistan, accepting the truce at Islamabad's request. This comes as Pakistan seeks to mediate the US-Iran crisis, despite reports suggesting it may have provided logistical support to Iran, raising questions about its neutrality.

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's refusal to recuse herself from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia's case brings into focus whether a reasonable apprehension about bias is enough for judges to step aside

Experts have hailed the MOUs, calling them game-changing for India’s energy security in the long-term. The importance of having strategic petroleum reserves has been brought to light with stark clarity due to the US-Iran war.

LSG vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Friday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.LSG captain Rishabh Pant said after winning the toss that they chose to bowl first because the pitch looks slightly tacky and difficult for batting. He acknowledged that the team has underperformed this season but stressed that they are focused on building trust, experimenting for the future, and giving maximum effort. Pant added that while there have been positives as well, LSG need continuous improvement every day as things haven't gone their way so far."We are looking to bowl first. Wicket is looking little bit tacky, so didn't want us to go out there and bat. We have lot to achieve as a team. We are a team that runs on trust, we are trying few things for the next season, and give our 200%. There is no running away from the way we have played this season, but there are lot of positives. We know we have it as a team, but it hasn't worked, we have to improve each and every day," Pant said at the toss presentations.CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said it is a privilege to play in the yellow jersey and noted that the Lucknow venue requires strong performances in both batting and bowling. He observed some early moisture in the pitch and suggested that a score around 170-180 would be competitive if they get a good start. Gaikwad also emphasised that CSK have been in a must-win situation for a while and are focusing on taking each match one at a time."It is a privilege to have (the support), privilege to wear the yellow jersey. It is a venue where you have to bat and bowl well. There is a bit of moisture to start, but if we start well and get to 170-180, then it would be a challenging total. It has been a must-win for a while now and we want to take it one game at a time," Gaikwad said.LSG find themselves at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table and don't have much. Having been eliminated from the tournament, they now have the opportunity to experiment in the remaining games, helping them assess their shortcomings and prepare for a stronger comeback next season.