Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired Amid Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Blockade

• OpenAI and Anthropic have restricted the release of new AI models to a select group of Trump-approved customers. • This limitation follows a request from President Donald Trump's administration to vet AI products for potential cybersecurity risks.

• Rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have approached the Election Commission (EC) to stake their respective claims to the party's official name and symbol. • The EC must now formally acknowledge the split within the party to initiate legal proceedings under Para 15 of the Symbols Order.

• Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP on Saturday, claiming that justice has not been served four years after the murder of Kanhaiya Lal. • Gehlot alleged that the BJP is utilizing the case for electoral advantages while failing to facilitate a speedy trial for the accused.

• The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has experienced a rapid internal collapse and electoral decline, losing its status as an "invincible" political powerhouse within a single month. • The party originally rose to dominance in 2011 by ending the 34-year uninterrupted rule of the Left Front, the longest-running democratically elected Communist government globally.

• The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially handed over the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate for the indigenous ‘Netra’ Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to the Indian Air Force. • This milestone enhances India's aerial surveillance capabilities and marks a significant step in achieving self-reliance in defense technology.

• The BJP has rejected criticism from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi regarding the Indian government's "silence and inaction" over the ongoing Gaza conflict. • The ruling party defended its approach as balanced, highlighting that India has consistently extended humanitarian aid and voted in favor of relevant UN resolutions.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Seychelles for a three-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties. • In a separate incident at Pookkundu, a "mozha" elephant (a tuskless male Asian elephant) charged at a patrol vehicle.

• Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated India's first hub-and-spoke flight, Air India flight 1111, operating from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. • The new service connects Varanasi to 17 international destinations, including Rome, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Phuket, by routing passengers through New Delhi.

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium have reached a political agreement to reform EU air passenger rights. • The landmark reform introduces free cabin bags for travelers and establishes stronger protections and easier processes for obtaining flight compensation.

• Utah's governor has implemented restrictions on fireworks as the largest wildfire in the United States continues to surge. • The blaze remains largely uncontained, posing a significant threat to surrounding areas and increasing the risk of further ignitions.

• Europe is currently experiencing a dangerous heat wave, with France, the UK, Spain, and Switzerland recording some of their hottest days on record this week. • A new analysis attributes the extreme temperatures to a stubborn heat dome and concludes that the human-driven climate crisis is "unequivocally to blame."

• Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, triggering extreme weather warnings across the continent from Ireland to Slovenia. • The heat has had a severe human toll, with Spanish officials reporting at least 212 heat-related deaths and Italy recording five fatalities.