The Times of India

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump following months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Driscoll, the Armys top civilian leader, is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days. The Wall Street Journal reported that tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth centered on the direction of the Army and the removal of several senior officers. Driscoll also had a close relationship with the ousted Army chief of staff.

Russias Foreign Intelligence Service, the SVR, accused the European Union and Western governments of plotting to disrupt and discredit Russias upcoming elections. The agency alleged that European countries were pushing Ukraine to intensify strikes inside Russia, discussing cyberattacks on election infrastructure and working with opposition groups abroad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov backed the warning, saying Moscow had extensive experience dealing with alleged foreign interference.

Donald Trump has delivered an ominous nuclear warning to Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, while also lashing out at a reporter who pressed him on the possibility of using Americas most powerful weapons.

India's economy recorded impressive growth of 7.8% during the April to June quarter, driven by a thriving manufacturing sector and a strong services industry. Domestic demand surged, bolstered by significant increases in investment and exports. Reflecting this positive trend, the government has upgraded growth projections for prior financial years, showcasing the economy's robust resilience in the face of global challenges.