🚨 Top Breaking News — World & India
March 25, 2026 
Iran ceasefire window, Russia strikes Ukraine, PM Modi on high alert & more
US–Iran Ceasefire Talks Begin — But War Rages On
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran have reached “major points of agreement” and ordered the American military to postpone all planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have joined the talks directly, with Iran reportedly preferring Vance as envoy.
⚡ Iran denied direct talks, calling it a market manipulation move. Netanyahu vowed to keep striking Iran regardless of Washington’s pause.
Inside the Trump administration, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly opposed the ceasefire push. Israel is expanding its reserve mobilization from 280,000 to 400,000 soldiers. A CNN tally shows nearly 350 children are among thousands killed so far. The 5-day window is now the world’s most critical diplomatic countdown.
⛽ Headline 2 · Energy Crisis
Global Energy Crisis Deepens — IEA: “Worse Than 1970s”
The International Energy Agency warned the world faces a crisis worse than the oil shocks of the 1970s. Iran’s attacks on Qatar’s LNG export facility sent Brent crude above $119/barrel. Trump eased sanctions on Russia and Venezuela to unlock supply — but US officials say policy tools are nearly exhausted. India made a large oil purchase from Iran, with the shipment expected to arrive shortly.
⚔️ Headline 3 · Europe
Russia Launches Massive Drone-Missile Assault on Ukraine
Russia launched nearly 400 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine in a single overnight wave — one of the largest attacks of the year. NATO jets from Poland and Romania were scrambled as strikes neared allied airspace. Multiple Ukrainian cities reported civilian damage. The assault signals a new Russian spring offensive as Western leaders remain consumed by the Iran crisis.
🇮🇳 Headline 4 · India
PM Modi Warns of Long-Term War Impact — India on High Alert
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha, declaring the closure of the Strait of Hormuz “unacceptable” and assured all Indian citizens in the conflict zone are safe. Modi held a direct call with Trump on keeping global shipping lanes open. US defence official Elbridge Colby arrived in India — a Javelin missile deal and Tejas aircraft GE engine agreement are reportedly on the agenda. India also raised alarm over Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation network after fresh US intelligence surfaced.
📌 PM Modi also became India’s longest-serving head of government, surpassing all predecessors in tenure.
🇮🇳 Headline 5 · India Domestic
ISI Spy Ring Busted, Delhi Budget ₹1.03L Cr, Sonia Hospitalised
Three big domestic stories broke simultaneously. A major ISI-linked spy ring was busted in Ghaziabad — mastermind “Salim Shooter” and two associates arrested. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1.03 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, prioritising infrastructure, health, education and a new drone startup policy. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised in Delhi with respiratory concerns; Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi rushed to her side. Indian Railways announced spending ₹1,000 crore to overhaul the 40-year-old IRCTC system, boosting ticket capacity to 1.25 lakh per minute.
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