At least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured after a powerful blast hit a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday. The explosion took place at Chaman Phatak station in Quetta while the train was carrying military personnel and their families home for Eid. Several coaches were derailed and badly damaged in the attack. The separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility and called it a suicide bombing. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and said terrorism would not weaken the country’s resolve. (PC: Getty Images, Reuters)

Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh created history by becoming the first Indian man to run 100 metres in under 10.10 seconds. The 24-year-old clocked 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi and broke the national record. Earlier in the semifinals, he ran 10.17 seconds before improving his timing in the final. Gurindervir, who comes from Punjab, was inspired by legendary sprinter Usain Bolt. He also overcame serious health problems that affected his training for nearly two years. His latest achievement has qualified him for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a live phone call at an event in Delhi celebrating 250 years of the US Declaration of Independence. Trump called Modi a “great friend” and said India can always count on the United States for support. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the event and said both countries are close to finalising a major trade agreement. Rubio also held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on trade, energy, defence and economic cooperation. (PC: IANS)

Talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing war remain uncertain despite recent progress. Iran said disagreements over some important parts of the proposed deal could cause the agreement to fail. Iranian media claimed the US was blocking the release of Iran’s frozen assets. US President Donald Trump said negotiations were moving “constructively” but added that America would not rush into a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said any agreement must remove Iran’s nuclear threat completely. Pakistan and Oman continue to play important roles in the ongoing peace talks between Tehran and Washington.

Russia launched one of its biggest overnight attacks on Ukraine, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles at Kyiv and several other regions, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was the main target, with four people killed and nearly 100 injured. Residential buildings, a school, an opera house and the Chornobyl Museum were damaged. Russia’s defence ministry claimed it used the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities denied targeting civilians and accused Moscow of deliberately attacking civilian areas across the country. (PC: BBC)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a popular Instagram meme page, is creating political debate across India. Founded by student Abhijeet Dipke, the page has gained millions of followers through memes and political posts. Young people in Jaipur and Odisha recently held peaceful protests dressed as “cockroaches” against corruption and unemployment. Police were deployed outside Dipke’s family home in Maharashtra after reported threats. BJP leaders claimed the movement had foreign links, but Dipke denied the allegations. Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the group’s alleged commercial use of court remarks. Punjab Police also warned people about fake CJP scam links online. (PC: Insta/@cockroachjantaparty)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration of US President Donald Trump continues to prioritise diplomacy with Iran but warned that military options remain available if negotiations collapse. Speaking to India Today TV, Rubio said Washington’s main goal was to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. He said the US wanted a negotiated agreement but would act if diplomacy failed. Rubio also criticised Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them illegal and dangerous. He said any future agreement must include restrictions on uranium enrichment and guarantees against nuclear weapon development. (PC: India Today)

A 21-year-old armed suspect, identified by US media as Nasire Best, was shot dead by Secret Service agents after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint in Washington DC on Saturday evening. Officials said the suspect pulled a revolver from a bag and began shooting near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Secret Service officers returned fire and later confirmed that no officers or protected individuals, including US President Donald Trump, were injured. One bystander was wounded and taken for treatment. Authorities said Best had a documented history of mental health conditions. The incident remains under investigation. (PC: BBC)

The United States and Iran are reportedly nearing a framework agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Reports said the proposed memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the strait, easing of US sanctions and partial release of Iranian funds. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New Delhi that “good news” could emerge within hours. Iranian agencies Tasnim and Fars reported that Tehran may agree to curb uranium enrichment and clear naval mines in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade and restoring oil exports. (PC: X)

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Bhagyashree, allegedly died by suicide in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district, police said on Sunday. The student had scored 92 per cent in the Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations and had appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 exam on May 2. According to police officials, she was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her apartment. No suicide note has been recovered so far. Police inspected the spot and launched an investigation. The incident comes days after several reported student suicides linked to stress following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leak and examination irregularities affecting over 22 lakh candidates. (PC: NDTV)