Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland. They remained for 12 minutes before being intercepted by Italian F-35s under Nato’s Baltic Air Policing Mission. Nato called the move “reckless Russian behaviour.” Estonia’s Foreign Ministry said the jets had no flight plans, transponders were off, and no communication with air traffic services. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called the act “unprecedentedly brazen” and urged stronger international pressure. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas termed it “an extremely dangerous provocation.” The breach follows recent Russian drone incidents over Poland. (PC: India Today)

Yasin Malik, jailed chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, has made new claims in an affidavit to the Delhi High Court. He said two Shankaracharyas visited his Srinagar home “umpteen times” and even held a press conference with him. He also claimed a five-hour “marathon” meeting with RSS leaders in Delhi in 2011, arranged by a think tank. Malik alleged that former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and officials engaged him during the 2000 Ramzan ceasefire. He further claimed former PM Manmohan Singh thanked him after he met Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan in 2006. None have responded. (PC: NDTV)

India captain Suryakumar Yadav created a light moment at the toss against Oman in the Asia Cup 2025. While announcing changes, he said, “We’ve got Harshit,” but forgot the second name. Smiling, he added, “Oh my God! I am becoming like Rohit Sharma.” The missing player was Arshdeep Singh, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah alongside Harshit Rana. Surya explained India chose to bat first to give the batting order more time. “We want to know our depth,” he said. Fans enjoyed the clip, comparing it to Rohit Sharma’s well-known habit of forgetting team changes at tosses.

Two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and several others injured after unknown gunmen ambushed a security convoy in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday evening. The attack took place near Nambol Sabal Leikai around 5:50 pm when a vehicle carrying 33 personnel was moving from Imphal to Bishnupur. One jawan remains in critical condition. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack, calling it a “cruel blow.” He offered condolences to the families and urged strict action against the attackers. Additional security forces have been deployed, and search operations are underway. (PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justice Aravind Kumar said the matter will be taken up on Monday. Earlier, the Delhi High Court had denied bail, calling their roles “prima facie grave.” The accused have been in custody since 2020 under UAPA. Lawyers argue the trial is delayed and seek parity with others already granted bail. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal, C.U. Singh, and Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared for the petitioners in the Supreme Court. (PC: The Hindu)

US late-night TV hosts defended Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended him for remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing. Stephen Colbert said his removal was a “blatant assault on freedom of speech.” Seth Meyers called Kimmel “a friend” and warned of a “crackdown on free speech.” Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon mocked the controversy with satire, while David Letterman said it showed “managed media.” Trump claimed networks were “negative” and could lose licences. Fox host Greg Gutfeld and Piers Morgan opposed Kimmel, saying free speech has limits. The row has sparked a national debate on censorship and politics. (PC: BBC)

Singer Zubeen Garg, 52, died in Singapore on Friday after a scuba diving incident. He was rescued from the sea and admitted to the ICU but later died. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music.” Assam Minister Ashok Singhal called him “the heartbeat of Assam,” adding that his songs carried the culture and spirit of the state. Born in Meghalaya, Zubeen became famous with Ya Ali in 2006. He sang in over 40 languages. He was scheduled to perform at the North East Festival in Singapore on Saturday. (PC: X)

Legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has passed away at the age of 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. The artist, who had travelled to Singapore to participate in the North East Festival starting today, reportedly fell into the sea during a recreational dive and lost consciousness. He was immediately rescued by Singapore police and rushed to a local hospital, where he was placed in intensive care. Despite intensive medical treatment, doctors declared him dead. Reports indicate he suffered a seizure following an epileptic fit and received stitches on his head. The cultural icon's sudden demise has shocked fans across Northeast India and beyond.

An Indian national became the first person deported from the UK under a new returns treaty with France, after arriving illegally on a small boat across the English Channel in early August. The unnamed man was flown to Paris on Thursday from Heathrow Airport under the UK-France migration agreement. This deportation marks the implementation of the new "One-In, One-Out" migration deal designed to tackle illegal crossings of the English Channel. The treaty represents Britain's latest effort to manage unauthorized migration and strengthen cooperation with France in addressing the ongoing crisis of small boat arrivals. The case sets a precedent for future deportations under this bilateral arrangement.

A viral video featuring Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Qaasim has exposed Pakistan's denials regarding India's Operation Sindoor strikes. Standing amid rubble at Muridke, Qaasim confirmed the destruction of Markaz Taiba terror camp in Pakistan's Punjab province. The LeT operative acknowledged the facility was destroyed in Indian attacks and revealed reconstruction efforts are underway to rebuild the complex "bigger than before”. Additionally, LeT deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri allegedly claimed Pakistan's government and army provided support for the terrorist organization Lashkar deputy chief admits Pakistan govt, army funding terror groups in rebuilding Muridke HQ. The admissions come months after India's precision strikes targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir LeT commander tears apart Pakistan's lies, confirms destruction of Markaz Taiba camp in Muridke during Operation Sindoor, contradicting Islamabad's official denials.