A candlelight vigil was held at Kangla Gate in Imphal over the death of Manipuri musician and music teacher Chongtham Vikram, who allegedly died after being assaulted outside his Delhi home. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed grief and wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeking a fair, time-bound investigation under senior police supervision. He also called for the arrest and prosecution of all alleged perpetrators and conspirators. Delhi Police has arrested seven adults and detained a minor in connection with the case. Vikram, 54, had lived in Delhi’s Kilokri area for nearly a decade and taught music. (PC: NDTV)

Prince George began his first day at Eton College on a rainy morning, arriving with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. The 13-year-old was welcomed by head teacher Simon Henderson and provost Sir Nicholas Coleridge before entering the historic school. George, who will live as a boarder, wore a jacket and tie during his arrival and was later photographed in Eton’s traditional black tailcoat, waistcoat and white collar. The future king follows his father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry, who also attended Eton. The prestigious school charges around £65,000 a year in fees.

Russian attacks on food warehouses and logistics hubs across Ukraine are disrupting supplies in Kyiv, leaving gaps on supermarket shelves and threatening higher food prices. Ukrainian officials say logistics facilities serving major supermarket chains have been damaged in what they describe as a systematic attack on civilian supply infrastructure. The government estimates food prices could rise by 2.5%, while some businesses fear increases of up to 15% as companies reorganise supply routes. One warehouse near Kyiv reportedly lost €4 million in stock. Medical and humanitarian storage facilities have also been hit. Despite shortages, many residents are avoiding panic-buying and continuing daily life. (PC: AP)

Oxford University’s Pitt Rivers Museum has agreed to return the ancestral human remains of 39 Naga people taken during Britain’s colonial rule in northeast India. The remains were collected in the early 20th century by British colonial administrators and some were displayed publicly until 2020. The decision follows a restitution request from the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and other Naga organisations. The original request covered 40 sets of remains, but Oxford approved the return of 39 because one specimen lacked clear evidence of Naga provenance. The museum is working with the Naga community to arrange a formal handover ceremony. (PC: X)

Indian-American voters are showing a strong preference for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, according to a national AAPI survey. About 66% of Indian-American respondents said they would support Democratic candidates in both House and Senate races, compared with 18% backing Republicans for the House and 22% for Senate contests. The survey covered 2,066 registered voters, including 242 Indian Americans. More than 90% of AAPI voters said they planned to vote. Cost of living and inflation emerged as the leading concern, followed by healthcare, jobs, Social Security and education. (PC: X)

Multiple explosions were seen over the Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan after Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting a US military facility near Al Azraq. Video footage circulating online showed repeated blasts over the base, highlighting the latest escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the strike was carried out in retaliation for US attacks that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Jordanian authorities said its air defences intercepted most of the incoming missiles, with no casualties reported. The latest exchange has heightened fears of a wider regional conflict and further disruption around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. 

Five baby orangutans were found in the Bichitrapur forest area near Badapahi village in Odisha’s Balasore district, nearly 4,000 km from their natural habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia. The discovery has raised serious concerns because orangutans are not native to India. Forest officials rescued the animals and began investigating how they reached the area, with suspected international wildlife trafficking among the possibilities. The unusual discovery also attracted large crowds, prompting authorities to secure the animals. Officials are assessing their health and considering relocation to a suitable facility, including Nandankanan Zoological Park. The case highlights concerns over illegal wildlife trade and endangered-species protection.

A major technical failure in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights across Britain, forcing Air India’s Mumbai-London flight AI131 to divert and land in Zurich instead of Heathrow. The disruption was caused by a fault in NATS’ flight-processing system and affected major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. More than 1,000 flights were cancelled, while hundreds faced delays. Although NATS said the technical problem was resolved, the resulting backlog continued to disrupt operations. Airlines warned that passengers could face further delays as schedules gradually recover. The incident has renewed concerns about the resilience of Britain’s aviation infrastructure.

India has raised concerns over a new United Nations world map that depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as separate regions between Indian and Chinese claim lines. The map reportedly portrays Arunachal Pradesh as an independent region bordering Assam and China, while Aksai Chin is shown separately between the two countries. India stressed that its support for the UN General Assembly’s “Correct the Map” resolution on equal-area mapping does not mean endorsement of any particular map. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has taken the anomalies up with the concerned authorities. New Delhi reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. (PC: X)

Students and residents in Delhi’s Satya Niketan have raised concerns over the reported death toll following Sunday’s collapse of a five-storey student PG building, which killed seven people. � Students reportedly questioned whether the official figures fully reflected the casualties, while fear spread across the densely populated area. Many students began leaving their accommodations, dragging belongings away amid concerns about the structural safety of nearby buildings. The MCD subsequently issued demolition notices to several buildings considered dangerous or ruinous. Authorities have also faced scrutiny over building safety and regulatory enforcement following the tragedy. (PC: PTI)