A Pakistani military officer has come under criticism after claiming that Fatah-1 missiles struck two Indian airbases that do not exist. In an interview with a local TV channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal said Pakistan successfully targeted “Rajouri Airbase” and “Mamun Airbase” during Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos in 2025. However, Rajouri is a district in Jammu and Kashmir and has no Indian Air Force base, while Mamun is only a military cantonment near Pathankot in Punjab. The remarks triggered online jokes and criticism. Pakistan had launched drone and missile attacks after India’s Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Delhi and nearby cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) have come under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after air quality worsened on Tuesday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 208, which falls in the “poor” category. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the restrictions have taken effect immediately. Government agencies have been told to step up anti-pollution measures and monitor the situation closely. Weather forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and IITM suggest that air quality is likely to remain poor over the next few days. Residents have been asked to follow pollution-control guidelines.

Three people were killed after two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California, United States, in what police are investigating as a suspected hate crime. The attackers, aged 17 and 18, later died by suicide inside a vehicle found a few blocks from the mosque. Among those killed was a security guard who police said acted heroically and helped prevent a far deadlier attack. Authorities said one suspect left behind writings containing hate speech and extremist rhetoric. The shooting happened days before Eid al-Adha celebrations, shocking the Muslim community across the US. The FBI and local police have launched a full investigation into the attack and the suspects’ motive. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the violence and said attacks targeting places of worship would not be tolerated in the United States. (PC: BBC)

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a phone interview amid the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Norway visit. Lyng, who recently questioned PM Modi over press freedom during an event in Oslo, asked Gandhi on social media if he would be available for an interview to discuss his views on the visit. The development comes after Rahul Gandhi criticised Modi over the incident and shared a video of the exchange online. The controversy has sparked political debate in India and drawn international attention over media freedom and public questioning of leaders.

A Pakistani military officer has sparked online debate after claiming that Fatah-1 missiles struck two Indian airbases named “Rajouri Airbase” and “Mamun Airbase” during Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos. However, no such Indian Air Force airbases exist. Rajouri is a district in Jammu and Kashmir, while Mamun is a military cantonment near Pathankot in Punjab. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal said both targets were “successfully engaged”. The remarks triggered widespread reactions online, with many social media users mocking the claims and questioning Pakistan’s military credibility during the 2025 India-Pakistan tensions. (PC: India Today)

A rare 700-kg albino buffalo in Bangladesh has become an internet sensation after locals said it resembles US President Donald Trump because of its golden hair and facial features. The buffalo, kept at a farm in Narayanganj, is attracting large crowds ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations. Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said the nickname started as a family joke but quickly went viral online. Visitors travelling to the farm said the buffalo’s hairstyle and face closely resemble Trump. Another buffalo at the farm, nicknamed “Benjamin Netanyahu”, has also gained attention online for its energetic and aggressive behaviour. (PC: Economic Times)

Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has called on the country’s military-backed government to provide “proof of life” for his mother. Speaking outside the UK Parliament, Aris said there was still no credible and independently verified evidence that Suu Kyi is alive more than five years after Myanmar’s military coup. The 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner has not been seen publicly since her arrest in February 2021. Concerns over her health and whereabouts grew after authorities recently released an undated photograph claiming to show her under house arrest. (PC: X)

Squadron Leader Saanya has created history by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the prestigious Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. The IAF announced the achievement on social media, calling it a proud milestone for the force and an inspiration for aspiring aviators across the country. Air Chief Marshal A P Singh felicitated Squadron Leader Saanya for her accomplishment. The Cat-A qualification is considered one of the highest standards for flying instructors in the IAF. Her achievement highlights the growing role of women officers in India’s defence forces and aviation sector.

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than first believed. At least 131 people have died, while more than 500 suspected cases have been reported. The outbreak has also reached neighbouring Uganda, where one death has been confirmed. WHO officials said the virus may have spread across borders and into new provinces before being detected in April. Health experts fear the actual number of infections could be much higher. Authorities across the region are tightening border checks and increasing health surveillance to prevent further spread of the deadly virus. (PC: BBC)

Satadru Dutta, organiser of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, has filed a Rs 100 crore case against former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas and others over alleged sabotage of the Kolkata event held in December 2025. The complaint, lodged at Bidhannagar South Police Station, also names former DGP Rajeev Kumar, councillor Juin Biswas and IAS officer Santanu Basu. Dutta alleged that mismanagement and interference led to chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Messi’s appearance. Police confirmed receiving the complaint and said further legal action is being examined. (PC: X)