Israel removed a controversial map from its official website that incorrectly showed a part of Jammu and Kashmir as belonging to Pakistan. The map sparked a social media backlash, with users questioning Israel's support for India. Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, clarified that the map's depiction was an editor’s mistake and promptly removed. Azar thanked users for highlighting the error. The incident occurs as Israel faces a multi-front conflict in the Middle East, with mounting tensions following missile strikes and the death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon, vowing to defeat Israel after recent airstrikes. Addressing thousands in Tehran, he backed Hezbollah and Hamas, describing their fight as a "jihad for al-Aqsa mosque." Khamenei praised the martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, killed in an Israeli airstrike last week. He called Hezbollah a "blessed tree" and stated that Nasrallah’s legacy would inspire resistance against the Zionist regime. The speech highlighted the ongoing tensions, marking Khamenei's first Friday sermon in five years as threats to his life intensify.

A fresh wave of Israeli air strikes hit Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday, including a powerful explosion near the city's international airport, close to Hezbollah’s stronghold in Dahieh. Reports indicate Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah's likely successor to the recently assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, may have been a key target, though his condition remains unknown. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 37 deaths in the past 24 hours, adding to the conflict’s death toll, which now exceeds 2,000. An Israeli air strike also hit a cafe in the West Bank’s Tulkarm refugee camp, killing 18 people, including Hamas leaders.

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral is set to take place in Iran as Israeli military operations intensify against the group. Reports indicate heightened secrecy surrounding the event due to fears of further Israeli attacks. The bombing has claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will lead Friday prayers for the first time in nearly five years, adding significance to the occasion. Nasrallah's burial site remains unclear, with suggestions of a potential grave next to Imam Hussein in Iraq. Hezbollah contemplates a temporary burial due to ongoing conflict.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a special investigation team (SIT), supervised by the CBI, to investigate allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government. The SIT will comprise state police officers and a representative from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The court emphasized that the inquiry aims to address the concerns of millions of devotees. Allegations arose after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed a lab report confirmed the presence of animal fat in the laddus, leading to heated courtroom discussions.  

Israel's military has ordered evacuations in over 20 towns in southern Lebanon while continuing its airstrikes on Hezbollah. On Thursday, 27 were reported dead in Lebanon, and at least 18 Palestinians died in the West Bank due to Israeli attacks. The IDF confirmed the killing of a key Hamas figure in Tulkarm and stated that its operations aim to protect Israeli citizens from ongoing Hezbollah rocket fire. Since mid-September, reports indicate at least 1,276 deaths from the conflict. As tensions rise, President Biden expressed concerns over a potential all-out war with Iran.

Hindu American groups flew an airline banner over New York, calling for urgent global intervention to stop violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The banner circled the Statue of Liberty, drawing attention to the ongoing attacks targeting the Hindu community. With Bangladesh’s Hindu population dropping from 20% in 1971 to 8.9% today, recent reports highlight over 250 attacks since August 2024. Activist Sitangshu Guha stated, “Hindus in Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. If Bangladesh becomes Hindu-free, it will become Afghanistan 2.0.” Calls for UN action and economic boycotts of Bangladeshi garments are intensifying.

A government school teacher, his wife, and two daughters were shot dead at their home in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The victims, Sunil (35), his wife Poonam (32), and their daughters, aged 1 and 6, were killed by unidentified attackers. The family had filed a complaint under the SC/ST Act and for eve-teasing, and police are investigating a potential connection. Nine shells and a live cartridge were found at the scene. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath promised "strict action" against the culprits, stating the incident was "unforgivable."

At least 18 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank, while Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon continued. Explosions rocked Beirut’s southern suburbs, with airstrikes near the city’s airport. Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah positions, killing 27 people, and urged evacuations of over 20 Lebanese towns. Hezbollah retaliated by launching rockets into northern Israel, which intercepted most projectiles. The conflict escalated further following Hezbollah’s rocket attacks in response to the Israel-Hamas war, with 1,276 people reportedly killed in Lebanon since mid-September.

A tragic accident occurred near Kacchwa on Prayagraj-Varanasi highway in Mirzapur, where a speeding truck collided with a tractor trolley ferrying laborers. The accident took place around 1 am Friday, leaving 10 dead and 3 seriously injured. The laborers, residents of Varanasi, were returning from work in Bhadohi. The injured are receiving treatment at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) hospital, with their condition reportedly stable. The bodies of the deceased, including Bhanu Pratap, Vikas Kumar, and others, have been sent for post-mortem.