Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's defence transformation over the past 12 years, citing advances in indigenous manufacturing, missile systems, combat aircraft, naval capabilities and self-reliance under the 'Surakshit Bharat' vision

Tensions between Iran and Israel showed signs of easing after recent exchanges of fire. In the Philippines, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed at least 32 people and left more than 130 injured. Indian workers were killed in Dubai, when a minibus collided with a stationary truck on Emirates Road