The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three ISIS-linked suspects, including a doctor, for planning a major terror attack using ricin poison. The doctor, Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed from Hyderabad, had surveyed crowded food markets in Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as possible targets. Ricin, a deadly toxin made from castor seeds, was being prepared for use, police said. Two other accused, Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail from Uttar Pradesh, were also held. The ATS and central agencies are now checking seized materials to find the source of the chemicals and links to other sleeper cells across India. (PC: India Today)

Delhiites protested at India Gate Sunday demanding clean air, with dozens detained by police citing lack of permission. A viral video showed police detaining a parent holding a child, prompting the question: "Bacche saans nahi lete kya?" (Don't children breathe?). Protesters wore gas masks, carried Constitution copies, and children. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned detentions, calling clean air a fundamental right. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa blamed AAP's 10-year government for toxic air, defending the seven-month-old CM Rekha Gupta administration's anti-smog measures. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the government of data manipulation. Environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari criticized insufficient GRAP implementation despite hazardous AQI levels. Delhi's air quality remained "very poor."

Delhi's air quality crisis has reached alarming levels, with even air purifiers struggling against toxic pollution. A viral video shows a man cleaning his air purifier filter after days of use and it emerges completely black, clogged with thick dust and toxic particles. The clip sparked widespread concern, with users commenting "air purifier needs purification" and "soon warranties will auto-void if used in Delhi." Senior pulmonologist Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani explained air purifiers require closed rooms and constant operation to be effective. WHO doesn't agree purifiers improve health, but Khilnani recommends them for elderly and chronically ill patients. He advises Delhi residents, particularly those with respiratory issues, to leave the city for six-eight weeks if affordable.

South Africa-A shattered India's 44-day-old world record, chasing down 417 against Rishabh Pant-led India-A in Bengaluru to level the unofficial Test series 1-1. This marks the highest successful fourth-innings chase by any 'A' team in first-class cricket history, surpassing India-A's 413-run chase against Australia-A in September. Jordan Hermann (91) and Lesogo Sonokwane (77) provided a 156-run opening stand, while Zubayr Hamza (77), Test captain Temba Bavuma (59), and Connor Esterhuizen's unbeaten 52 sealed victory. It's the sixth-highest fourth-innings chase on Indian soil and third-highest in red-ball international cricket. Eight India-A players including KL Rahul, Pant, and Kuldeep Yadav are in India's senior Test squad. (PC: India Today & NDTV)

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh faces ongoing threats from Khalistani extremists during his international tour. US-based terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) targeted Dosanjh after he touched Amitabh Bachchan's feet on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17'. SFJ accused him of "insulting victims of the 1984 Sikh genocide," alleging Bachchan "incited mobs" during the violence. Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at Dosanjh's Perth concert, with his Auckland show now threatened. The Indian Home Ministry banned SFJ under the Unlawful Activities Act for anti-national activities. Despite escalating tensions, Dosanjh remains calm, thanking Adelaide fans and continuing his tour. His KBC appearance aimed to raise awareness for Punjab flood victims, not film promotion. (PC: BBC)

Pakistan's ISI operates a secret unit called "S1" (Subversion 1) that has orchestrated terror attacks on India from the 1993 Mumbai blasts to the recent Pahalgam assault, sources told NDTV. A Pakistani Army Colonel heads the unit, with officers codenamed 'Gazi 1' and 'Gazi 2' managing active operations. Headquartered in Islamabad, S1 primarily uses drug money for funding. Operating for 25 years, India's agencies recently decoded its full activities. Personnel are bomb-making experts with detailed Indian maps, trained in small arms handling. They infiltrate terror training camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, disguising themselves with beards and ethnic clothes. Many terror groups remain unaware their trainers are S1 operatives. (PC: The Hindu & Hindu Post)

Australia's Beth Mooney joked she feared being barred from entering the country after India's World Cup semi-final victory. Responding to Jemimah Rodrigues, who earlier worried Australia wouldn't let her cross the border for Women's Big Bash League, Mooney quipped during a Perth Scorchers-Sydney Sixers match: "I actually thought they weren't going to let us back in for losing. Thankfully, immigration let me in." India ended Australia's 16-match World Cup winning streak, chasing down 338 runs marking the highest chase in women's cricket history. Jemimah's unbeaten 127 and 167-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur (89) powered the victory. India subsequently won their first ICC title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. (PC: NDTV Sports)

Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly penned an emotional message for her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, detained in UAE since September 2024. She wrote she hasn't "slept a single night without crying" and would "give up everything" for him. Last week, Delhi High Court directed authorities to provide legal assistance to the veteran army officer from 3 Para Special Forces, recipient of COAS Commendation for Gallantry. Celina hailed the ruling as a "ray of hope" after 14 arduous months. Her petition stated Indian authorities hadn't provided clear information on his welfare. She expressed faith in the Government of India to protect this fourth-generation soldier who dedicated his youth serving the nation. (PC: News 18 & Instagram) 

Dozens of Delhi residents, including children, protested near India Gate on Sunday, calling air pollution a “health emergency.” Holding banners that read “Smog se Azadi” and “Breathing is killing me,” they demanded a clean-air policy instead of political blame. Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari said parents joined because their children were suffering. Police later detained several protesters, calling it a “preventive measure.” Activists accused authorities of trying to silence citizens rather than solving the crisis. Delhi’s AQI touched 370 in the “very poor” range, as smog continued to choke the city for the third straight week. (PC: NDTV)

New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is yet to decide if he will move from his small rented flat in Queens to the official mayor’s residence, Gracie Mansion. The 34-year-old, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, said he knows where he’ll work — City Hall — but not yet where he’ll live. Mamdani, the first Indian-origin, South Asian, and Muslim to lead New York, built his campaign around affordable living. His modest apartment, a rent-stabilised unit, stands in sharp contrast to the historic 18th-century mansion awaiting him on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. (PC: X)