Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders slammed the government after women journalists were barred from a Taliban press conference in New Delhi, raising concerns over gender discrimination and democratic norms. Meanwhile, US troops began arriving in Israel to support the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, coordinating humanitarian aid and security alongside regional partners, while thousands of displaced Palestinians started returning to their homes amid ongoing uncertainties.In sports, Team India strengthened its grip on the second Test against West Indies in Delhi, with captain Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 129 and spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav taking key wickets, leaving the visitors trailing by 378 runs.Here are the top 5 news stories:Opposition criticises Centre over women journalists barred from Taliban press meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a wave of criticism after women journalists were barred from a Taliban press conference in New Delhi. He accused PM Modi of failing to defend women’s rights, saying the exclusion “tells every woman in India that you are too weak to stand up for them.” Other opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi and P Chidambaram, condemned the incident, demanding government clarification. Read full storyJaishankar meets US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor to strengthen India-US ties External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi, discussing the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. Gor, on a six-day familiarisation visit following his Senate confirmation, is set to formally present his credentials at a later date. Read full storyPM Modi pays tribute to Jai Prakash Narayan on birth anniversary Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to stalwart Jai Prakash Narayan, calling him a “tireless champion for democracy and social justice.” Highlighting JP’s role in empowering citizens and strengthening constitutional values, PM Modi recalled the Sampoorna Kranti movement that led to a socio-political awakening and challenged the Emergency imposed in 1975. Read full storyUS troops arrive in Israel to oversee Gaza ceasefire US forces have begun arriving in Israel to support the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, with Admiral Brad Cooper leading the mission. A 200-member team will help establish a joint control center, coordinate multinational security forces entering Gaza, and manage humanitarian aid delivery. No US troops are expected inside Gaza itself. Meanwhile, thousands of displaced Palestinians have also started returning home. Read full storyIndia spinners put West Indies on back foot as Gill hits century India maintained a dominant position in the second Test against West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 129 and Ravindra Jadeja taking three crucial wickets. West Indies ended Day 2 at 140-4, trailing India by 378 runs. Key partnerships by Gill and Dhruv Jurel added 102 runs, keeping pressure on the visitors. Read full story