The United States used four B-2 stealth bombers to strike Iran’s underground ballistic missile sites, a US defence official said. The bombers flew from the US and dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs. The strikes targeted hidden missile facilities. Reports said bunker-buster bombs were also used in earlier attacks on nuclear sites. An Israeli official claimed the joint strikes caused heavy damage to Iran’s missile programme. Hundreds of missiles and launchers were destroyed, the official said. Iran responded by firing missiles at US bases and Israel. The conflict has damaged cities and disrupted oil shipments across the region.

India beat West Indies by five wickets to enter the T20 World Cup semi-final. Chasing 196, India reached 199/5 with four balls left. Sanju Samson led the charge with an unbeaten 97. He hit a six and a four in the final over to seal the win. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav also chipped in. Earlier, West Indies posted 195/4 in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah took key wickets. The chase was tense, but Samson stayed calm under pressure. India will now face England in the semi-final. It was one of India’s best chases in T20 World Cup history.

India has enough oil to last 74 days if the Iran war disrupts supplies, officials said. Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israel strikes killed its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strait handles a fifth of global oil trade. India’s oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said reserves are stored in caverns and refineries across the country. Strategic reserves alone can last about 9.5 days. Oil companies hold stocks for around 67 days. Experts warned that higher global prices could raise India’s import bill. Economist Kirit Parekh suggested buying more oil from Russia if needed.

US President Donald Trump said 48 Iranian leaders were killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He called the operation a big success and said it is moving faster than expected. Trump also claimed that Iran’s new leaders want talks with Washington and that he has agreed to speak with them. The strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has launched attacks in response across the Middle East. US Central Command said three American service members were killed and five were seriously injured. Major combat operations are still ongoing, officials said. (PC: Reuters)

Opposition parties attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not speaking publicly on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Congress leader Pawan Khera called it a “betrayal” of India’s values. Akhilesh Yadav and other leaders asked the government to clarify its stand. The MEA said India is deeply concerned and urged restraint and dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to leaders in the Gulf region. Protests were held in Delhi, Lucknow, Kashmir and Hyderabad. Shia groups observed mourning and raised slogans against the US and Israel. The Cabinet Committee on Security will meet tonight. (PC: PMO/ANI)

India national cricket team must chase 196 runs to beat West Indies cricket team in a must-win Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Kolkata. West Indies scored 195/4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Shai Hope and Roston Chase added 68 runs for the first wicket. Rovman Powell and Jason Holder built an unbeaten 76-run stand at the end. Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in one over. India dropped two catches. The winner will reach the semi-finals. The loser will be knocked out.

At least 3 people, including the alleged gunman, were killed in a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. Fourteen others were injured. The incident happened early Sunday at Buford’s beer garden on West 6th Street. Police said officers reached the scene within minutes after reports of a man firing shots. They found a suspect with a gun and opened fire, killing him. Emergency teams treated victims quickly and took the injured to hospitals. Three people are in critical condition. Police have not shared the gunman’s identity or motive. Federal agencies are helping with the investigation. (PC: AP)

At least 148 people were killed after a reported missile strike hit a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, officials said. Iran blamed the US and Israel for the attack. The school is near an IRGC base that was targeted before. The US Central Command said it is looking into the reports. Israel said it is not aware of any operation in the area. Iran’s Red Crescent said over 200 people have died in recent strikes. Rescue teams were sent to the site. The BBC verified videos of the damage but could not confirm the death toll independently. (PC: Reuters)

Violent protests broke out across Pakistan after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes. At least 12 people were reported dead and over 60 injured in clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi. Protesters set parts of the compound on fire. In Skardu, a United Nations office was burned. Demonstrations also spread to Lahore and Peshawar. Police used tear gas to control crowds. The US Embassy advised its citizens to avoid protest areas. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned attacks on diplomatic sites and called them a violation of international law. His Russia visit was postponed. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting tonight after US-Israel strikes on Iran raised tensions in the Middle East. He will reach Delhi around 9:30 pm after a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu. The meeting will review the situation in Iran and the safety of Indians in the region. India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel and stay alert. Missions in Iran, Israel, the UAE and nearby countries are in touch with nationals. About 10,000 Indians live in Iran, and nearly 9.6 million live across West Asia. (PC: PMO via PTI)