Here is a concise roundup of the key national and international developments from today, curated to keep students informed and aware of important events shaping the world.

NATIONAL

Over 1,700 Indians exit Iran via land borders amid West Asia conflict: MEA

New Delhi: Over 1,700 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

Oppn notices on motion to remove CEC rejected by RS Chairman, LS Speaker

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected separate notices from the opposition to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from his post.

Security scare at Delhi Assembly as SUV breaks through iron gate; 3 held, vehicle seized

New Delhi: In a major security breach at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates and placed a flower bouquet in the Speaker's vehicle parked on the porch before fleeing, triggering a high alert on Monday afternoon.

Work underway on 'One Nation, One Election'; positive discussions ongoing: Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the "mission is still ongoing" for implementing the BJP's two key agendas, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 'One Nation, One Election', with serious discussions underway and positive progress made.

2 LPG tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz, 16 still stranded

New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday.

Congress keeps singing to Pakistan's tune, compromising nation's security: Modi

Barpeta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that while his government carried out 'Operation Sindoor', the Congress continued to "sing to the tune of" Pakistan.

Amit Shah only talks about infiltrators, does not deport them: Kharge

Silchar/Sribhumi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the BJP, especially Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for regularly raising the infiltration issue but not deporting the illegal entrants in large numbers despite being in the government for more than 10 years.

ISI-backed terror module busted, 3 held with two grenades, pistol: Punjab Police

Chandigarh: The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three persons and recovering two hand grenades along with a Glock pistol from them, said a senior police officer on Monday.

Award of contracts: Khandu welcomes SC-ordered CBI inquiry, assures full cooperation

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday welcomed the CBI preliminary inquiry ordered by the Supreme Court into allegations surrounding the award of contracts to the CM's family members, asserting that his government had "nothing to hide".

Cong used tea tribes as vote bank it harvested every 5 years: Nadda in Assam

Tinsukia/North Lakhimpur: Union minister J P Nadda on Monday accused the Congress of treating the tea tribes as a "vote-bank" that it "harvested" every five years while not working for their welfare.

Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi over his petrol price remarks; says no shortage, increase in fuel rates

Puducherry: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lampooned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claims of an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, saying that it indeed was the case, but in neighbouring Pakistan. ****

LDF in 'secret deal' with BJP to shield corruption, alleges Priyanka Gandhi

Kannur/ Malappuram (Kerala): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led LDF has struck a "secret deal" with the BJP to protect its leadership and remain in power, accusing both the state and the Centre of "compromising" and suppressing dissent.

SC directs NIA to probe Malda incident, says credibility of Bengal's bureaucracy lowered

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over cases related to the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda, observing that the bureaucracy's credibility was being lowered and politics was being injected into the West Bengal secretariat and government offices.

Excise policy: Kejriwal appears in HC seeking recusal of judge; SG slams 'theatrics', 'contemptuous' allegations

New Delhi: Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appeared in person in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI petition challenging the discharge of the AAP convenor and all other accused in the liquor policy case.

Bengal SIR: 60 lakh claims of those deleted from voters' list to be decided on Monday, says SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said around 60 lakh claims and objections of those removed from voters' lists in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal will be decided during the day, observing that central forces will remain deployed.

INTERNATIONAL

Israel says it killed leader of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's undercover unit in Quds Force

Tel Aviv: Israel’s military said Monday it killed the leader of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s undercover unit in its expeditionary Quds Force. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, a military spokesman, confirmed the killing of Asghar Bakeri in a briefing to reporters.

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Washington: Iran and the United States received a draft proposal late Sunday calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian envoy reassures Delhi's intent to rebuild ties with B'desh

Dhaka: India is willing to rebuild ties with Bangladesh with a "forward-looking approach", Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma conveyed to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday.