Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from India and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day… 1. IRGC says US options are ‘impossible’ military operation or a ‘bad deal’ Iran’s IRGC intelligence unit says US decision-making is “narrowing”, warning President Donald Trump must choose between an “impossible” military option or a “bad deal” with Tehran as pressure mounts to lift the Hormuz blockade. Read more 2. Suvendu Adhikari alleges leak of counting duty details Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that several officers deployed for counting day duties are reportedly disclosing their duty details, locations and designations to their departmental organisations and associations, terming it a serious breach of election protocol. Read more 3. Massive fire in Delhi’s Shahadara building leaves 9 dead A fire broke out in a 4-storey building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara of New Delhi, resulting in the death of nine people on Sunday. So far, 3-4 bodies have been found. And around 15 people have been rescued, including two who suffered minor injuries. Read more 4. Pakistan opposition launches broadside against federal govt Pakistan’s opposition parties have sharply criticised the federal government over rising inflation, alleged economic mismanagement and curbs on press freedom, accusing it of “incompetence” and authoritarian tendencies. Read more 5. Vinesh Phogat says she is Brij Bhushan victim, fears Gonda safety Vinesh Phogat has alleged she is one of six women who filed harassment complaints against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She raised concerns over wrestling trials in Gonda, calling them unfair and mentally challenging, and said competing there could stop her from giving her best ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Read more 6. Mittal family buys Rajasthan Royals in ₹15,660 crore deal
Industrialists Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal have agreed to acquire Rajasthan Royals with Adar Poonawalla as partner, valuing the franchise at $1.65 billion. Read more 7. Protests erupt over sharp hike in commercial LPG prices Opposition parties and Youth Congress staged protests in Bengaluru after the Centre increased commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to ₹994 and 5-kg cylinders to ₹810.50. Read more 8. Buffett praises Tim Cook at Berkshire meeting as Greg Abel leads first time Warren Buffett, 93, appeared in a sweater at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Omaha, where Greg Abel chaired for the first time as CEO. Buffett praised Apple CEO Tim Cook, crediting him for Apple’s success after Steve Jobs. Read more 9. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ becomes India’s second-biggest film Dhurandhar 2 became the second highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. The film’s worldwide earnings reached ₹1,788.32 crore. Thi film surpassed Baahubali 2, which had earned ₹1,788.06 crore. Now it is only behind Dangal (₹2070 crore). Read more 10. Preity Zinta checks on fan injured by IPL six After the elderly fan Krishnachand, who was injured by Priyansh Arya’s six, was discharged from the hospital, team co-owner Preity Zinta spoke to him on a video call and inquired about his well-being. Read more