Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of IAF first went missing, then crashes in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district; here’s what happened

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which was on a training mission, and went missing, crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, 60 km from Jorhat on Thursday night.
Who were Sqn Ldr Anuj, Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar? IAF SU-30 aircraft pilots fatally injured after it goes missing, later crashes in Assam’s Jorhat

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet crashes at Inglong Ekopi Hill in Bokajan Sub Division of the Karbi Anglong district in Assam. The aircraft was on a routine training mission, which went missing and was later confirmed crashed approximately 60 km from Jorhat Air Base.
What is Indian connection to Iranian ship attacked off Sri Lanka by US Navy?

The recent US attack on Iran’s IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean is a significant development, marking a major naval incident in the region since World War II. The warship was hit while returning from the Indian Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN in Vishakhapatnam, February 2026. The attack has resulted in 87 deaths, with survivors being treated in Sri Lanka, and two Iranian warships seeking refuge in Colombo.
Rule of law, dialogue, diplomacy: PM Modi calls for peace as US-Iran war rages high in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace amidst the ongoing West Asia Conflict while addressing a joint press briefing along with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. He said that India and Finland both believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy.
India condoles Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death, foreign secretary Vikram Misra signs condolence book

India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, expressed condolences on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, who was Iran’s supreme leader for almost 40 years, Thursday as he signed the condolence book at the Iran Embassy in New Delhi.
Jaishankar speaks with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi amid Middle East conflict

Earlier in the day, India offered condolences to Iran on the death of its longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi and signed a condolences book.
Why did CV Ananda Bose resign as Bengal Governor? BJP leader says ‘spent enough time at office’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X that she was “shocked” and “deeply concerned” by the news of Bose’s resignation. “The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment.”
Indian Navy clarifies responding to distress call from Iranian IRIS Dena warship, deployed aircraft

The Indian Navy on Thursday clarified that it conducted a search and rescue mission after it received a distress call from Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was destroyed by a US torpedo killing over 80 sailors and injuring many others on board.
Nitish Kumar era to end in Bihar? JD(U) leader to file Rajya Sabha nomination today, state may get BJP CM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, sparking speculation about a leadership change in the state.
Bengaluru Horror: 35-year-old former techie dies by suicide over harassment by in-laws, probe underway

Bengaluru engineer Sushma, 35, took her own life after family dispute with her husband and mother-in-law over harassment and cooking. Police investigate dowry harassment allegations.