Evening news wrap: Assam Police search Pawan Khera's Delhi home; US-Israeli strikes rock Iran's Kharg Island & more

• Assam Police searched Congress leader Pawan Khera ’s Delhi home after an FIR was lodged by Himanta Biswa Sarma ’s wife amid the passport row.
• Fresh US-Israeli strikes reportedly hit Iran’s crucial Kharg Island oil terminal amid escalating tensions over the war and the Strait of Hormuz.
• Two gunmen were killed after opening fire outside the Israeli consulate building in Istanbul, prompting a major police lockdown.
• BJP accused Kerala’s LDF and UDF of reversing their stand on Sabarimala women’s entry and demanded an explanation for the shift.
• Former Australian cricketer David Warner was charged with drunk driving after being stopped by police in Sydney.

Here are the top stories of the day:


Assam Police search Pawan Khera’s Delhi home amid passport row

Assam Police searched the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera after an FIR was lodged by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The row erupted after Khera alleged that Sarma’s wife possessed passports from India, the UAE and Egypt — a claim strongly denied by the BJP in Assam. Read full story


Fresh US-Israeli strikes hit Iran’s Kharg Island

Several explosions were reported on Iran’s Kharg Island, according to Iranian news agency. Kharg Island, off Iran’s western coast, is a key oil export terminal for the country. US President Donald Trump recently threatened to target the island if a deal to end the war was not reached and the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened immediately. Follow live updates


2 gunmen killed after firing outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

At least two gunmen were killed and another seriously injured after opening fire outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, according to Turkish media. The exchange of fire lasted several minutes in the city’s financial district, triggering a heavy police deployment and a temporary lockdown in the area. Read full story


BJP targets LDF, UDF over ‘U-turn’ on Sabarimala

BJP criticised both Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) over what it called their “U-turn” on the Sabarimala women’s entry issue. The party said it was “happy” with their current stand but sought clarity on the shift, noting that both fronts had backed the Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the temple before later softening their position. Read full story


David Warner charged with drunk driving in Sydney

Former Australian opener David Warner landed in trouble after being charged with drunk driving following an incident in Maroubra, Sydney. Warner, currently leading Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, was stopped by New South Wales Police and underwent a random breath test. Read full story