Paramilitary soldiers and police officers stand guard on a road cordoned off near the site of a militant attack at the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, Pakistan (Photo/AP)India Slams Pakistan Over ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack ClaimsIndia has hit back sharply at Pakistan over its allegations linked to the Karachi attack, dismissing the claims as “baseless” and telling Islamabad to “look inwards” instead, in a pointed exchange that has added a fresh edge to bilateral tensions.If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. Scan the top headlines of the day here, or keep scrolling to see the latest updates stream in.US And Iran Agree To Halt Attacks Ahead Of Doha TalksThe United States and Iran have agreed to halt attacks ahead of crucial talks in Doha, offering a fresh window for de-escalation after days of tanker strikes had pushed the fragile Hormuz ceasefire to the brink.Story continues below this adEvicted Kerala Family Goes Missing, Bodies Recovered From RiverIn a tragic case, an evicted Kerala family of four went missing on the day they were to move into a new home, with their bodies later recovered from a river — a case that has cast a spotlight on the pressures of poverty and homelessness.Army To Roll Out First Integrated Battle Groups Next MonthThe Indian Army is set to operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups next month, marking a significant step in the force’s restructuring toward more agile, theatre-specific combat formations.Delhi’s 25-Year Firefighting Plan: AI Dispatch, Drones, More StationsA 23-page blueprint accessed by The Indian Express reveals Delhi’s plan to overhaul its firefighting capacity over the next 25 years, acknowledging that the capital’s unplanned growth has outpaced existing infrastructure, and proposing AI-based dispatch, drones, and a near-tripling of fire stations.Illegal Fertility Racket Scarred Women’s Health In MaharashtraAn investigation reveals how an illegal fertility racket involving donated eggs has left lasting health scars on women in Maharashtra, exposing serious gaps in the regulation of fertility clinics in the state.Live UpdatesJun 29, 2026 09:31 AM ISTTwenty nine militants killed in ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, claims PakistanPakistani officials said that the security forces struck militant hideouts along the Afghanistan border and killed 29 militants in a combined ground and air operation on Sunday (Jun 28).Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced the operation on X, stating that the move was a direct response to a string of militant attacks inside Pakistan.Read more© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:breaking newslatest news