India's unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2026 ended dramatically with a crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, giving them a damaging net run rate of -3.8. The loss has validated former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir's bold pre-tournament prediction, where he notably excluded India from his semifinalists, favouring South Africa and West Indies instead. Pakistan batting legend Mohammad Yousaf took to social media praising Amir for "rattling India from the studio," while also lauding South Africa's all-round performance crediting their lower-order batting and exceptional bowling discipline. India, who won all four Group A matches, now face an uphill battle to qualify for the semifinals even with two remaining matches.

Mukul Roy, widely regarded as the "Chanakya of Bengal politics" and former Trinamool Congress national general secretary, passed away at 71 following a massive cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata, at 1:30 am on Sunday. Roy, who had been battling dementia and multiple ailments, had been in a coma days prior. A co-founder of Trinamool Congress alongside Mamata Banerjee in 1998, Roy later defected to BJP in 2017, proving instrumental in the party winning 18 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. He rejoined TMC in 2021 but was disqualified as MLA by the Calcutta High Court in 2025 under the anti-defection law. His last rites will be performed Monday. (PC: India Today)

Jalisco state in Mexico declared a statewide "Code Red" after the Mexican military killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera in Tapalpa, triggering widespread cartel retaliation. Roadblocks paralysed Guadalajara, vehicles were set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, flights were diverted, and public transport suspended. Unrest rapidly spread beyond Jalisco as Michoacán's governor confirmed disturbances across 13 municipalities, while additional violence erupted in Veracruz, Guanajuato, Colima, Tamaulipas, and Guerrero. The US Embassy issued an urgent shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens across multiple affected states. Hotels advised guests to remain indoors as security forces maintained visible presence while authorities prioritised citizen protection amid Mexico's worst cartel-triggered crisis in recent memory.

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, nearly 35 days after Operation Trashi-I was launched on January 18. The terrorists' bodies were charred beyond recognition after their mud hut hideout caught fire during the exchange of fire in the Passerkut area of Chhatru. Preliminary assessments suggest JeM commander Saifullah, active in the region for five years and allegedly linked to a July 2024 attack killing four soldiers may be among the dead. Three AK-47 rifles were also recovered. With Sunday's neutralisation, four terrorists linked to the group have now been eliminated across six gunfights over 35 days.

The Indian Embassy in Mexico issued an urgent advisory Monday urging Indian nationals across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following violent cartel retaliation after the killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. Nationals in Jalisco including Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Chapala as well as Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León were specifically warned. The embassy advised citizens to avoid law enforcement areas, stay away from crowds, monitor local media, and minimise all outdoor movement. A dedicated helpline +52 55 4847 7539 was activated for emergencies. Meanwhile, over 20 roads remained blocked with burning vehicles, businesses shut down, and violence spread across multiple states following El Mencho's death.

India and the United States have postponed a crucial three-day meeting scheduled this week to finalise the legal text of their interim bilateral trade agreement, with the March signing timeline now seriously threatened. The disruption follows the US Supreme Court's Friday ruling striking down President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, forcing Washington to explore alternative legal provisions including Sections 232, 301, 122, and potentially Section 338. Indian chief negotiator Darpan Jain's planned Sunday departure has been deferred. Tariffs on Indian goods have fluctuated wildly peaking at 50%, dropping to 10% post-ruling, then rising again to 15%. Both sides are now reassessing implications before rescheduling negotiations at a mutually convenient date. (PC: X)

The Mexican army killed powerful drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco state. Wounded in the clash, Oseguera died while being airlifted to Mexico City. He carried a $15 million US bounty on his head. The operation, conducted with US intelligence assistance, also killed six cartel gunmen, wounded three soldiers, and seized weapons including rocket launchers. Retaliatory cartel violence erupted immediately, over 20 roads were blocked with burning vehicles spreading chaos across Jalisco, Michoacan, and Puerto Vallarta. Schools, events, and businesses were shut down. US and Canadian airlines cancelled dozens of flights amid the widespread unrest. (PC: X & NDTV)

Indian national security agencies arrested eight suspects for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack, with investigators probing suspected links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based outfits. Six arrests were made across multiple Tamil Nadu locations Including Uthukuli, Palladam, and Thirumuruganpoondi during a joint intelligence-based operation, while two others were picked up in follow-up action. Several accused are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals using fraudulent Aadhaar cards to secure employment in Tiruppur's garment industry. Authorities seized eight mobile phones and sixteen SIM cards. Intelligence agencies simultaneously warned of a Lashkar-e-Taiba conspiracy targeting prominent religious sites including Akshardham, Kashi Vishwanath, Ram Mandir Ayodhya, and ISKCON Delhi. All accused are being transported to Delhi for detailed interrogation. (PC: X)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost its third Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to a suspected technical glitch during a routine landing at a key operational air base. The pilot ejected safely, though the aircraft sustained severe airframe damage and may be written off. In response, the IAF grounded its entire fleet of approximately 30 single-seat Tejas jets for intensive technical investigation. This follows two previous losses that includes a March 2024 crash near Jaisalmer and a fatal November 2025 Dubai Airshow incident that killed Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The accident compounds existing concerns around the delayed Tejas Mk1A programme, despite a massive Rs 62,370 crore deal signed for 97 additional aircraft. (PC: IAF)

All four major airports in Moscow were shut on Sunday after Russian authorities said air defences destroyed 11 Ukrainian drones near the capital.   Russia’s civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia said flights were halted at Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhhukovsky and Sheremetyevo airports due to safety concerns.   Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said, “Air defences have intercepted another UAV flying towards Moscow.” He later added that the total number of downed drones had reached 11.   Russia says Ukrainian drones often target its regions, including Moscow. The closures came as the conflict between the two countries nears its fourth year. (PC: NDTV)