World champion D Gukesh suffered his second straight defeat at the Chennai Grand Masters on Tuesday. He lost to 19-year-old M Pranesh after failing to convert a winning position. Gukesh has now lost three games and drawn three, with no wins in six rounds. He is last in the standings with one round left. His Elo rating has dropped to 2702 and could fall below 2700 if he loses his final match against Hans Niemann. Pranesh said he was happy with the win and wanted to prove he belonged among the top players. (PC: Michal Walusza / FIDE)

The Trump administration has proposed new visa rules that could affect Indian students studying in the United States. Under the plan, most student visas will have a fixed validity of up to four years instead of lasting for the full course. Students may need extensions to stay longer. The post-study grace period could also be reduced from 60 days to 30 days. Immigration experts advised current students not to panic but to check their documents, avoid unnecessary travel after the new rules take effect, and apply for extensions early. The proposal is awaiting congressional review before implementation. (PC: Getty Images)

At least 12 Palestinians were killed in three Israeli strikes across Gaza on Tuesday, according to local medics. Six members of one family died after their apartment in Gaza City was hit. The victims included a couple and their four children. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative and is reviewing the outcome of the strike. Two other attacks killed six more people in Gaza City. The UN condemned the recent rise in Israeli attacks, saying civilians continue to face danger despite the ceasefire. Israel says it is targeting members of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. (PC: Reuters)

Israel has said it has no interest in joining the United States' military campaign against Iran. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the current situation works in Israel's favour, as the US is already putting military and economic pressure on Iran. He said Israel does not want to become directly involved in the fighting for now. Experts say staying out could help Israel avoid retaliation and save military resources. However, Israel said its position could change if Iran poses a direct threat. The comments also come amid reports of growing differences between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (PC: Reuters)

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the Congress of using students for political gain over the NEET issue. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders protested outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence against the police action on CJP protesters. Pradhan said the government was ready to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament but the Congress chose protests instead. He said students deserve answers, reforms and accountability, not political fights. Delhi Police detained several Opposition leaders during the protest before releasing them later. The government also raised security concerns over the demonstration.

Support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest continued at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday as people sent food and medicines for protesters. Videos showed Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners bringing prepaid meals ordered by supporters, including some from other cities. Many volunteers also arrived with food, water and essential medicines for those at the protest site. The protest continued a day after clashes between police and protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march. Delhi Police said Section 163 remains in force and urged people not to gather. CJP leaders said the protest will continue until their demands are fulfilled.

Canada's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited Pakistan, becoming the first Canadian foreign minister to do so in nearly two decades, and announced more than $47 million in security and development assistance. During her one-day visit, Anand held talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, security and development. Both countries agreed to institutionalise bilateral engagement through regular consultations and closer ministerial coordination. The visit also advanced discussions on agricultural trade, clean energy investments and a bilateral investment protection pact, while regional security and counterterrorism remained key topics on the agenda. (PC: @ForeignOfficePk)

The parents of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said they are worried about their son following the police action against protesters but will not ask him to end the agitation. Speaking to Hindustan Times, his father, Bhagwan Dipke, criticised the Centre's handling of the demonstrations, describing the police response as heavy-handed and alleging authorities provoked violence. His mother, Anita Dipke, questioned why peaceful student protesters were treated like terrorists and said watching videos of the crackdown left her deeply distressed. Delhi Police, however, maintained protesters turned violent, attacked personnel, damaged public property and injured more than 118 police personnel during the unrest. (PC: The Week)

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran for the 10th consecutive night, targeting military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defence systems, according to US Central Command. The offensive came after President Donald Trump vowed retaliation following the deaths of three US soldiers in attacks in Jordan and Iraq. Iran said it struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, while President Masoud Pezeshkian declared the country was fighting a "full-scale war" with the US. Diplomatic messages, however, continue through intermediaries despite escalating hostilities. (PC: X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the Centre of using talks with protesters as a tactic to weaken the movement, alleging the delegation was deliberately delayed while police cracked down on demonstrators. Speaking at Jantar Mantar as the NEET paper leak protest entered its 32nd day, Dipke claimed CJP representatives Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were effectively confined for hours at Union minister JP Nadda’s residence after surrendering their mobile phones. He alleged the delay was intended to scatter the protest leadership during the police action. The Centre has not responded to the allegations, while maintaining it remains open to dialogue with protesters. (PC: Times Now)