The Haryana Police has flagged over 1,000 social media posts and profiles during a month-long crackdown on online content. So far, 583 posts and accounts have been taken down, while others remain under review. The drive is being carried out with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Police said the content included anti-national material, posts hurting religious sentiments, obscene content, and fake investment apps. AI-generated images of leaders, including Narendra Modi, were also removed. Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal said the aim is to ensure a safe and trustworthy digital space. Citizens were urged to report suspicious content. (PC: Manisha Yadav, The Print)

The United States wants countries to pay $1 billion to remain permanent members of the Gaza “Board of Peace”, reports said. The board is backed by US President Donald Trump and will oversee Gaza’s transition after the war. It will be chaired by Trump. Around 60 countries have been invited. Israel said the board’s structure was not coordinated with it. Israeli leaders objected to Turkey’s role. The board includes global leaders, UN officials and diplomats. An international force will handle security and aid delivery. The plan is part of Trump’s Gaza peace roadmap. (PC: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress government of blocking central schemes and aiding infiltrators in West Bengal. Addressing a BJP rally in Singur, Modi alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was compromising national security. He claimed the state government was not cooperating with the Centre on border fencing and was protecting those involved in illegal infiltration. Modi also said central welfare schemes, including Ayushman Bharat, were not being properly implemented due to TMC’s actions. He urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming elections. (PC: PTI)

A brilliant century by Virat Kohli was not enough as India lost the ODI series against New Zealand. Chasing 338 in the final match at Holkar Stadium, Kohli scored 124 off 108 balls. India were bowled out for 296 and lost by 41 runs. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries to lift New Zealand to 337 for eight. The visitors sealed the series 2-1, handing India their first-ever home ODI series defeat to New Zealand. (PC: AFP)

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar on Sunday. The gunfight started during a cordon and search operation in Sonnar village of the Chatroo area. Officials said three Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists are likely trapped. The operation is being carried out jointly by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. Intermittent firing is ongoing and grenades were also lobbed at security personnel. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area. No official confirmation of casualties has been made so far. Operations are continuing under challenging terrain and weather conditions. (PC: PTI)

US President Donald Trump has invited India to join a proposed “Board of Peace” for postwar Gaza, sources said. The board is meant to oversee governance, security and rebuilding in the war-hit region. The White House said the main board will be chaired by Trump, with support from a Palestinian technocrats’ committee and a separate executive board. Pakistan has also received an invitation. India is seen as acceptable to both Israel and Palestine due to long-standing ties. Several countries reacted cautiously, raising concerns about the role of the United Nations.

The European Union has warned that US President Donald Trump’s move on Greenland could weaken NATO unity. EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said divisions among allies will help Russia and China. Trump imposed a 10% tariff on eight European nations, including Denmark, after they opposed US control of Greenland. The EU called the move a “dangerous spiral” and said Greenland’s security should be discussed within NATO. EU ambassadors will meet to decide the next steps. (PC: AFP)

In Noida’s Sector 150, 27-year-old Gurugram software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled construction pit amid dense fog while returning home late Friday night. Witnesses, including Flipkart delivery agent Moninder, heard Mehta screaming for help and saw him holding a torch inside the submerged vehicle. Moninder tied a rope and entered the 70-ft deep ditch to attempt a rescue, criticizing emergency teams for hesitation, but Mehta had already drowned by the time he reached him. Rescue efforts by police, NDRF and fire services lasted nearly five hours before Mehta’s body was recovered. His family has complained about poor safety signage and lack of road reflectors at the site.

2 labourers were killed and 11 others injured after a speeding car hit them in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. The accident happened around 2 pm near Ekta Chowk, under Barela police station limits. The workers were installing road divider railings and had stopped for lunch when the car rammed into them. Police said the driver fled the spot after the incident. The injured were rushed to a government medical college. One labourer is in critical condition. All victims are from Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh. Police said the car had no registration plate and efforts are on to trace the absconding driver.

Music composer A R Rahman has responded to criticism over his recent comments on Bollywood, which triggered strong reactions online. In a public statement, he said his words were misunderstood. “India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home,” Rahman said. He stressed that music has always been his way of uniting people. The statement featured visuals of Maa Tujhe Salaam performed at a cricket match. Rahman also spoke about projects celebrating India’s diversity, including mentoring young musicians and scoring Ramayana with Hans Zimmer. The controversy followed his interview with BBC Asian Network. (PC: India Today)