- President Donald Trump said that Iran nuclear deal is ‘over’, but allowed talks to continue as tensions escalate and Tehran accuses the US of ‘bullying’ over the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Police arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre for allegedly assaulting doctors at a KDMC-run hospital in Dombivli after protests by the medical fraternity.
- NCERT’s revised class 8 Social Science textbook removes references to Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology, revises the Congress’ stand on Partition and rewrites the judiciary chapter following Supreme Court directions.
- Mamata Banerjee alleged she was kept ‘under police watch’ like she was under ‘house arrest’ ahead of a Baruipur protest rally and accused the administration of failing to ensure security despite a Calcutta high court order.
- US prosecutors charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar with ordering Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
Here are the top news stories:
Trump says Iran nuclear deal is ‘over’, but leaves door open for talks
US President Donald Trump said the interim nuclear agreement with Iran was effectively ‘over’, calling further negotiations a ‘waste of time’, though he said talks could continue. His remarks came as Iran criticised Washington over its role as the 2026 FIFA World Cup host, while military tensions escalated following fresh US strikes and Iranian retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz. Read full story
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre arrested in Thane doctors assault case
Police arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre for allegedly assaulting doctors and hospital staff at a KDMC-run hospital in Dombivli. The incident sparked protests by doctors, with the Indian Medical Association demanding strict action under the Maharashtra Medicare Act. Mhatre expressed regret over the altercation but denied assaulting a female doctor, blaming systemic shortcomings at the hospital. Read full story
NCERT revises class 8 textbook, drops Hitler references and updates Partition chapter
NCERT has released a revised class 8 Social Science textbook after withdrawing an earlier edition over a controversial judiciary chapter. The new version removes references to Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology, revises the Congress’ stand on Partition, adds a reference to VD Savarkar and rewrites the judiciary chapter in line with directions issued by the Supreme Court. Read full story
Mamata alleges ‘house arrest’ ahead of Baruipur rally, blames administration
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee alleged she was kept “under police watch” as if under “house arrest” ahead of a protest over the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur. She accused the administration of failing to ensure security despite a Calcutta High Court order permitting the rally and alleged police acted in favour of the BJP. Read full story
US charges Bishnoi, Goldy Brar in Nijjar murder
US federal prosecutors have charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar with ordering the 2023 assassination of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. Read full story