Raghav Chadha has responded to criticism from Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab, sharing a video of his speeches in the Rajya Sabha. He rejected claims that he failed to raise Punjab’s issues. “Punjab isn’t a talking point for me,” he said. Party leaders had accused him of not highlighting key concerns like GST losses and pending funds. The row follows his removal as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha. The leadership also asked that he not be given speaking time. The dispute signals rising tension within AAP, with Chadha becoming the second MP after Swati Maliwal to face internal differences. (PC: India Today)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is “deeply concerning” that Kanye West is set to headline Wireless Festival in London. Starmer cited West’s past antisemitic remarks and said such views must be confronted. “Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe,” he said. Sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn support from the event. Political leaders have also called for stricter action. Officials said no visa application has been received yet. West earlier apologised for his remarks in a public statement. (PC: BBC)

A US airman survived nearly two days behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15E jet went down. The pilot was rescued early, but the weapons officer hid in mountains. He moved away from the crash site and climbed to high ground for safety. He used a beacon and secure device carefully to avoid detection. Iranian forces searched the area and offered rewards. US agencies tracked his position and ran a deception plan to mislead searches. Special forces later carried out a rescue mission. “We got him,” President Donald Trump said, calling it a daring operation. (PC: HT)

Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s warning to strike a deal within 48 hours or face military action. A senior Iranian commander called the ultimatum “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid”. He warned that any attack on Iran would lead to “devastating and continuous” strikes on US and Israeli targets. Another Iranian official said a “big surprise” is planned and claimed US threats were “laughable”. Trump had warned that “all hell will rain down” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it is following its own plans and will defend its interests. (PC: NDTV)

Six children who danced at a school annual day in Dindori died hours later in a road accident. Three adults also died. Their car fell into an uncovered well while returning home on Friday night.   The 40-foot-deep well was at the end of a concrete road and had no proper cover. Locals said it was a known risk. “It was a disaster waiting to happen,” a police officer said.   Bapco? wait irrelevant remove.   Residents said a biker and a cow had earlier fallen into the same well. Officials said a plan to fill it was pending due to a dispute. (PC: The Indian Express)

A major oil facility in Bahrain was hit on Sunday, with videos showing a storage tank bursting into flames. Clips shared online appear to capture an aerial object striking the site, followed by a large fireball.   Bapco Energies said one of its tanks caught fire after what it called an Iranian attack. “The fire has been extinguished and damage is being assessed,” the company said. It added there were no injuries.   Another video showed thick black smoke rising from the refinery. Authorities worked with emergency teams to control the fire. The refinery is a key part of Bahrain’s oil sector.

The United States is preparing to deploy its long-range JASSM-ER missile as the war with Iran intensifies. The move comes after the loss of two US aircraft in Iranian airspace.   US President Donald Trump had earlier warned of strong action against Iran. Reports said nearly the full stock of these missiles is being repositioned for possible strikes.   The JASSM-ER can hit targets over 900 km away and avoid air defences. US forces have already used more than 1,000 such missiles in the conflict.   Officials said stocks are under strain and may take years to rebuild. The shift shows growing risk in the next phase of the war. (PC: India Today)

Astronauts aboard Artemis II have seen the far side of the Moon for the first time and called the view “absolutely spectacular”.   The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. They are travelling aboard the Orion spacecraft.   Koch said, “Something about you senses that is not the Moon that I’m used to seeing.”   The team shared images of the Orientale basin. NASA said it is the first time the full area has been seen by humans.   The spacecraft is now over 2,89,000 km from Earth.

Iran said at least five people were killed during a US mission to rescue a crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle. Iranian forces claimed they hit several “flying objects” during the operation.   Officials said a C-130 Hercules and two Black Hawk helicopters were targeted in southern Isfahan. Iran also said it downed an Israeli drone.   US President Donald Trump called the rescue “one of the most daring operations”. He said the injured airman “will be fine”.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The crew member was missing for two days before being safely extracted. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said the military carried out a “daring” mission to rescue an airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The airman was found injured but safe. Trump said, “He will be just fine.”   The jet crashed on Friday after Iran claimed it hit it with air defences. The second crew member was located after more than a day.   Officials said the CIA ran a deception plan to confuse Iranian forces. US commandos later carried out the extraction.   The airman was taken to Kuwait for treatment. (PC: HT)