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Wartaa Desh-Videsh brings you top political, social, economic, and cultural news from India and around the world — all in one place, in Marathi.
Bangladesh has taken a dramatic stance on its participation in the ICC T20 World Cup following the controversial removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. In protest and over growing security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board is making a bold request to the ICC to relocate its World Cup matches out of India, intensifying an already heated cricket and diplomatic dispute.
Pakistan has, for the first time after seven months, admitted that India’s Operation Sindoor struck the strategic Nur Khan Airbase using BrahMos missiles and drone attacks, causing damage to military infrastructure and injuries to personnel. India launched the operation in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad’s acknowledgment comes long after it initially denied reports of significant damage, marking a major shift in its narrative. Satellite imagery and independent analyses have confirmed widespread destruction at the airbase and other key installations. This admission underscores the reach and precision of Indian strikes and highlights the high-stakes tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Football legend Lionel Messi’s visit to Mumbai has put the city on high alert, with the local police deploying World Cup-level security to manage the anticipated crowds and ensure a smooth, incident-free experience. Following chaotic scenes in Kolkata earlier, authorities have implemented strict crowd control measures at Brabourne and Wankhede Stadiums, with over 2,000 officers, watchtowers, barricades, and comprehensive traffic advisories to protect fans and streamline movement.
Chaos erupted at Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium after football legend Lionel Messi left the venue early due to severe mismanagement during his India tour event. Frustrated fans, unable to see their hero clearly, broke chairs and threw bottles and other objects onto the pitch, forcing a premature end to the program. The incident has raised serious questions about planning and security at high-profile events. #wartaa
An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet tragically crashed during an aerial demonstration at the 2025 Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot. Witnesses reported the aircraft nosedived and exploded into a fireball, sending thick black smoke into the sky. The IAF has expressed its deep sorrow and has constituted a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident.
Preparations for an attack inside India have been uncovered with startling revelations from the interrogation of terrorist Bilal. The probe highlights a network of Pakistani connections, electronic evidence and alarming intent that has triggered a nationwide alert. As investigators deep-dive into the “Pakistani connection revealed” angle, the story’s implications for national security continue to unfold.
Former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have clashed over the Ukraine war and the Donbas region, triggering global political tension. Trump claims he could end the war in 24 hours, while Zelensky accuses him of siding with Russia.
Three Afghan cricketers were brutally killed in a terror attack in Pakistan, forcing Afghanistan to withdraw from the upcoming T20 series. The shocking incident has sparked international outrage and raised serious concerns over player safety in Pakistan.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India would cease purchasing oil from Russia. This assertion has sparked significant debate, with India yet to confirm the statement, emphasizing its commitment to energy security and independent decision-making.
Russia has issued a strong response to the US following Donald Trump’s claim that India would stop buying oil from Moscow. The Russian foreign ministry emphasized that its long-standing partnership with India remains unaffected by external pressures, highlighting the resilience of Indo-Russian relations amidst global political tensions.
