Javed Akhtar inaugurated Mumbai LitFest 2026 on Friday with the launch of Three Masters, featuring dohas by Kabir, Rahim and Vrind. He reflected on Kabir’s wisdom about social contribution and said AI still lacks the subconscious depth and emotions that drive human creativity. (PICS/SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)

Iran on Friday claimed it carried out a fresh wave of drone strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan under its ongoing "Operation Lightning", following the 13th consecutive night of US military strikes on targets inside Iran. (Pics/AFP)