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A major security alert has been triggered in Jammu and Kashmir after multiple Pakistani drones were sighted south of Pir Panjal, crossing both the International Border and the Line of Control. The drones hovered over sensitive locations in the Samba, Poonch, and Rajouri sectors before retreating after the Indian Army responded with machine gun fire and activated anti-drone systems. According to security agencies, this is a renewed effort by Pakistan to destabilise the region, with one official stating, 'Rawalpindi is once again trying to revive terror south of Pir Panjal.' Following the incident, search operations were launched to check for dropped payloads, leading to the recovery of weapons including Chinese grenades and Turkish-made pistols in a forested area. This spike in drone activity highlights Pakistan's evolving strategy of using unmanned systems to smuggle arms and fuel terror in the region.

Protesters across Iran are chanting “Shah” — a title the country abolished in 1979. The chants point to Reza Pahlavi.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically amid widespread protests across 180 Iranian cities. The unrest, initially sparked by rising inflation, has led to a deadly crackdown by the Tehran regime. US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, stating, 'We're looking at some very strong options'. While keeping the door open for potential negotiations, the US is considering its response to the violence. In Iran, an official has threatened American military bases in the region, declaring them 'legitimate targets' in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, is encouraging the protests, declaring, 'We will reclaim our beloved Iran back from the Islamic Republic'. The report from India Today captures a nation in revolt and a superpower threatening force, suggesting a countdown to conflict may be underway.

Vijay appeared before the CBI in Delhi for over seven hours of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case that claimed 41 lives.