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Evening news wrap: Trump says Iranian negotiators ‘begging’ for deal, SC raises concerns on AI ‘menace’ & more

Evening news wrap: Trump says Iranian negotiators ‘begging’ for deal, SC raises concerns on AI 'menace' & more

  • The government moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable.
  • Trump slammed Iran while warning that they “need to get serious” for negotiations.
  • SC expressed concern over the growing use of AI by litigants and lawyers.
  • BCCI announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27.
  • For the second time in 10 days, an Air India flight could not complete its long haul journey short due to turbulence, excessive vibration and noise.

Here are the top 5 news of the day:

Government offers assurances on strong fuel security, says they have 60 days of oil reserves

The government assured that India’s petroleum and LPG systems are secure and under firm control, with no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. The ministry further stated that crude oil requirements for the next 60 days have already been secured, and there is no supply gap in the system. Read full story

Trump says Iranian negotiators are ‘begging’ for deal

US President Donald Trump claimed Iranian negotiators are “begging” for a deal with Washington even as they publicly say they are only reviewing a US proposal. On Truth Social, he further added that Nato countries had done “absolutely nothing” to help in the conflict with Iran, which he described as a “lunatic nation” that is now “militarily decimated”.

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Trump said the United States “needs nothing from Nato”, but added that allies should “never forget” the current moment. Follow live updates

SC flags ‘menace’ of AI-generated judgments, cautions lawyers

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the growing “menace” of lawyers and litigants citing non-existent judgments generated by artificial intelligence, warning that the practice is becoming increasingly common across courts.A bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi said such instances were not limited to India but were being seen globally, and stressed the need for greater caution while relying on AI-assisted material. Read full story

BCCI unveils India’s 2026-27 home fixtures: 22 matches across 17 cities

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27, unveiling a packed calendar featuring 22 matches across 17 cities. The upcoming season promises a wide-ranging contest with four visiting teams — West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia — across formats, giving fans a chance to witness top-tier international cricket across the country. Read full story

2nd time in 10 days: ‘Excessive noise’ forces Air India A350 to divert after flying for 7 hours

For the second time in exactly 10 days, a new Airbus A350 (VT-JRF) of Air India could not complete its long haul journey short due to turbulence, excessive vibration and noise in the belly hold section. The latest instance happened when it was operating as AI 111 from Delhi to London. This issue recurred when the aircraft was in Oman airspace. The airline then decided to call it back to Delhi, where it returned after flying for over seven hours. Read full story Go to Source

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TMC tops women tally, don’t preach on quota: Mamata Banerjee

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‘Have guts? Face me directly’: Didi dares BJP after I-T raids

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