Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has issued a strong warning against politicising the Supreme Court as the INDIA bloc prepares to march over its concerns regarding alleged electoral irregularities. With opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge seeking an appointment with the CJI to submit a memorandum, the planned protest has brought the judiciary’s political neutrality and the uninterrupted functioning of the apex court into focus. WATCH

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says its troops have dismantled underground Hezbollah tunnel routes stretching hundreds of meters in southern Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, troops discovered hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun and anti-tank missiles. The operation also targeted dozens of sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the southern Lebanon security zone. Hezbollah's underground infrastructure includes tunnels, bunkers and command facilities. The IDF says its operations aim to remove threats to Israeli civilians and soldiers while remaining committed to the ceasefire agreement.