India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
Later, Pradhan - in his first comments since Monday's violence - criticised the Congress for "shamelessly exploiting students as political tools".
"Even after government conveyed its readiness for a comprehensive discussion, the Congress chose political spectacle over democratic debate. Their objective was never solutions for students, it was disruption for political headlines," he said in a post on X.
Pradhan did not directly refer to the CJP or the protests but said: "We owe our students more than outrage. We owe them answers,
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
Japan has experienced its first "kokushobi", or "cruelly hot day", as temperatures in parts of the country climbed past 40C (104F).
The term was introduced in April by the country's weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C, with the aim of more effectively warning the public about dangerous heat.
On Tuesday, temperatures in three central Japanese cities - Tajimi, Gujo, and Toyoda - hit that threshold. The heat is expected to continue into next
Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers
At least 12 workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a gas explosion in India's north-eastern Sikkim state, officials said.
Rescue operations are continuing to locate 13 others who are reported to be trapped in the tunnel since Monday's collapse.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said the incident happened about 1.5km (0.9 miles) inside the tunnel.
The under-construction tunnel, designed to carry water from the nearby Teesta River
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found.
Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson's film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress for allegedly harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025.
In the posts, Wilson accused MacInnes of retracting her complaint of sexual harassment against a film producer so she could further her career - a claim MacInnes denied.
In court on Wednesday, Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the
Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
She discovered she was fast, and her new records prove it. In the Women's Standing Block category, where an axe is used to speed-chop through an upright, vertical block of wood, she cut through 9in (22.8cm) of white pine in 19.38 seconds. The previous record was 21.17 seconds.
In the Women's Underhand Chop, where competitors stand on a piece of wood and chop between their feet, she cut through 1
Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US
Six beluga whales have arrived at aquariums in the United States after being moved from a closed Canadian marine park that could no longer care for the mammals.
They are part of a large pod of 30 belugas living at Marineland of Canada that need to be rehomed.
Sierra, Acadia, Osiris and Lillooet arrived at a Chicago facility, while Bertie Botts and Frankie arrived at SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas.
Transported in specialised cold-water containers by truck and plane, the animals were accompanied throughout the journey by marine mammal
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms.
The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media and comes as the UK and EU are developing their own limits in response to concerns for children's mental health.
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the move, which he had pledged to introduce to mark the end of his decade in
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
South Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, local media reported.
Ants are not among the 10 insect species approved for human consumption under the country's laws. The approved list includes grasshoppers, locusts and two-spotted crickets, among others.
Prosecutors on Monday also asked that the restaurant, which holds two Michelin stars, be fined 20 million Korean won ($13,510; £
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities.
US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were "designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reported that air defences were activated in the capital Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, and in Bushehr, home to Iran's only nuclear power plant.
Iran
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
Steinfeld said Celeste's mother, Mercedes, had been warned in advance that graphic images would be shown.
"I told her she didn't have to be in the courtroom for this part of the hearing," he said.
"But she said, 'I want to be here to show support for Celeste.' She just put her head down and started crying."
He said he had advised both parents that once they saw the images, they would never be able to "unsee" them.