US President Donald Trump orders Israel to halt Gaza bombing. This follows Hamas accepting parts of his peace plan. The plan aims to end the war and secure hostage release. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledges the first stage. International mediators welcome these developments. The proposal includes a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Hamas seeks further Palestinian consultations on future governance.

The government is considering extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees from one to two years. This move comes after lawmakers expressed concerns that the current one-year term is too short for effective contributions. A decision is anticipated following consultations with the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman.

India and the US are embarking on a new era of space collaboration, highlighted at a recent event in Washington DC. Officials and astronauts emphasized how joint ventures like the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite and Axiom Mission-4 are paving the way for lunar and Martian expeditions.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has opposed the US proposal to impose tariffs on nations purchasing oil from Russia. Wang stated that war and sanctions are not solutions. He emphasized China's commitment to peaceful resolutions through dialogue. Wang highlighted China's responsible role in peace and security. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G7 countries to cut off revenue funding Russia.

A commotion occurred at the circuit house. Police stopped Farooq Abdullah, ex-chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, from meeting Sanjay Singh. Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha member, planned a protest. The protest was against the arrest of Mehraj Malik. Mehraj Malik is the MLA from Doda. Abdullah criticized the Lieutenant Governor's actions.

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, announced plans to pursue sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel due to the Gaza war. Despite EU divisions on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, she emphasized the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis.

India and Japan strengthened their partnership. Japan pledged to invest 10 trillion yen in India in the next decade. This happened during a meeting between Narendra Modi and Shigeru Ishiba. Both countries will cooperate on critical minerals, defence, and technology. They aim to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The partnership focuses on mutual trust and shared values.

Narendra Modi is in Japan for a two-day visit. He will meet Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese PM. They will discuss strengthening ties. Focus will be on economic and tech cooperation. Modi aims to boost investment and AI collaboration. After Japan, Modi will visit China. He will attend the SCO summit in Tianjin.

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) amassed over Rs 6.43 crore in application fees from aspirants vying for 75 naib tehsildar positions. Over one lakh candidates applied, highlighting a significant unemployment crisis. The recruitment process was deferred after controversy arose over the mandatory Urdu language requirement, leaving applicants in uncertainty and sparking political debate.

Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza have killed at least 25 Palestinians, many sheltering in tents, as a famine grips Gaza City. The dire situation, declared by a leading food security authority, has intensified calls for a ceasefire and increased aid access.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, who took part in the talks Friday at a military base in Alaska, said it was the first time we had ever heard the Russians agree to that and called it game-changing. We were able to win the following concession: That the United States could offer Article 5-like protection, which is one of the real reasons why Ukraine wants to be in NATO, Witkoff told CNN's State of the Union.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on Sunday to inaugurate the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro and flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Belagavi. During his four-hour trip, Modi will also virtually launch two other Vande Bharat trains, ride the metro from RV Road to Electronic City, and lay the foundation stone for Metro Phase-3.

Two Indian Army personnel were killed during the ninth day of a joint security operation in Kulgams Akhal Devsar area. Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh were honoured by the Chinar Corps for their sacrifice. One terrorist has been neutralised so far. In a separate operation, Baramulla Police discovered a terrorist hideout in the Gogaldara-Danwas forest, seizing weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies. Last month, two suspected infiltrators were killed by the Armys White Knight

Indian Army announced the launch of Operation Akhal in the Akhal area of Kulgam district, South Kashmir. Security forces have established contact with militants during the operation. A joint operation is currently in progress, according to a statement from the Chinar Corps on social media.

In a coordinated counter-insurgency operation named 'Operation Shiv Shakti,' the Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, launched by the White Knight Corps, resulted in the killing of two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists.