An Indian restaurant in Glasgow, Mister Singh's India, deleted its Instagram account after facing backlash over an incorrect map of India in its logo, highlighted by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain during the Commonwealth Games. Following India's historic 10-medal boxing campaign, the contingent visited the restaurant, where Lovlina noticed the logo omitted the North-Eastern region on napkins and signage. Calling the error hurtful, she urged authorities to correct it, saying every part of India matters. The restaurant apologised, stating it never intended to offend anyone and was proud of its Indian heritage. It pledged to replace the logo with the correct map of India immediately after.

Pakistan has deployed 250 Chinese-made SH-15 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers along its border with India, significantly strengthening its artillery capabilities, according to top intelligence sources. The Pakistan Army is reportedly positioning the 155mm/52-calibre systems across key sectors along the eastern frontier from north to south. The SH-15 can fire standard NATO-compatible ammunition to ranges of 30-40 km, while extended-range and precision-guided munitions can reportedly strike targets up to 72 km away. The deployment is described as one of Pakistan's biggest artillery reinforcements in recent years and comes as Islamabad continues military modernisation efforts following India's Operation Sindoor, the May 2025 tri-services counterterrorism operation targeting terrorist infrastructure. (PC: X/@Kunal_Biswas707))

Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria will serve as India's flag-bearer at the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony on Sunday. The 24-year-old boxer capped another successful campaign by winning gold in the women's 57kg event, adding to the bronze medal she secured at the Birmingham 2022 Games. One of India's most consistent boxers, Jaismine also claimed the World Championships title in Liverpool last year before earning silver at the Asian Championships earlier this year. The closing ceremony will also feature the official handover of the Commonwealth Games to India, with Ahmedabad set to host the 2030 edition through a cultural presentation celebrating India's heritage and Commonwealth values. (PC: Getty Images)

A suicide blast struck a peace rally in Kabal town of Pakistan’s Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than two dozen others. According to officials, demonstrators had gathered near a police station, chanting anti-militant slogans and demanding peace when the attacker detonated explosives. Police chief Omar Khan said at least five police officers were among those killed. Rescue 1122 Swat said doctors at Kabal Hospital confirmed five deaths, while nine more bodies were shifted to Central Hospital Saidu Sharif. Authorities have launched an investigation as security forces assess the aftermath of the deadly attack targeting the peaceful public gathering.

Independent Purnea MP Pappu Yadav alleged there was a “plot to kill” him after a man reportedly hurled a shoe during a press conference at his Delhi residence on Sunday. According to initial information, the attacker interrupted the briefing and threw the shoe, triggering a scuffle between Yadav’s supporters and the accused. Supporters overpowered the man and handed him over to the police. Sources identified the accused as Sumit, a resident of Bulandshahr, who was reportedly detained on the spot. The incident was reportedly linked to Yadav’s Parliament skit on the alleged theft of Ram Temple donations. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the allegations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', calling for a nationwide movement against drug abuse and stressing that a drug-free youth population is essential to achieving the goal of a developed India. Addressing the campaign virtually, Modi said young people must remain physically and mentally fit to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat. He urged sustained action and community participation to combat substance abuse, highlighting that today's youth will shape and ultimately benefit from India's future development. The campaign aims to raise awareness, encourage public participation and strengthen the national resolve to prevent drug addiction among young people.

India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze after teenage para-cyclist Lisha Das finished sixth in the women's C4-C5 1000m time trial on the final day. The 16-year-old from Assam, the youngest member of the Indian contingent, clocked 1:34.410 in the event won by Australia's Tayla Neyland. Despite a quiet finish, India enjoyed a strong overall campaign highlighted by multiple boxing, para-sports and judo medals. However, the tally fell well short of the country's record 101 medals at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and its 66-medal haul at the 2018 Gold Coast edition. (PC: HT)

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen drew parallels between the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi and the 2024 student-led movement that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, urging India to learn from Bangladesh's experience. Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata, Nasreen said the developments in her home country should serve as a warning about the consequences of prolonged unrest. Her remarks came a day after her felicitation event in Kolkata was briefly disrupted. Nasreen has recently returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years and has also spoken in favour of free speech, equal rights for women and the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code. (PC: PTI)

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry criticised the Afghan Taliban's growing engagement with India, calling its relationship with the BJP and RSS one of "master and slave". Citing a Quranic verse, he questioned Muslims "befriending kafirs" and accused the Taliban regime of acting against Islamic values through its treatment of women, children and issuance of fatwas. His remarks followed Afghan Agriculture Minister Ataullah Omari's statement during a New Delhi visit that India felt "like our own country" and that both nations shared the "same DNA". Pakistan also reiterated allegations that Afghanistan enables anti-Pakistan activities involving India, claims that both Kabul and New Delhi have consistently denied. (PC: X)

At least five people were killed and 41 remained missing after the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island on Sunday. The vessel was carrying 271 passengers and crew members, with 225 rescued as search and rescue operations continued. The ferry was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi when the blaze erupted between 6 am and 7 am near Sumenep regency. According to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the ferry operator reported the incident about an hour later after receiving information from the captain. Authorities later lost contact with the burning vessel as rescue efforts intensified.