Aparjita Sharma

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari acknowledged Pakistan's past involvement in funding extremist groups, aligning with recent admissions from the defense minister. He highlighted the country's role in supporting the Mujahideen during the Afghan war, in collaboration with Western powers. Bhutto asserted that Pakistan has since reformed its policies and taken action against extremism, particularly after experiencing significant terrorist attacks.

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter, was brutally murdered in Mangaluru, with CCTV footage capturing the daylight attack by multiple assailants. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt, suspecting the crime was premeditated. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to prevent further violence, as Shetty was an accused in a previous murder case that triggered communal tension.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, taking a subtle jab at the opposition INDIA bloc, noting the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Vijayan expressed gratitude to PM Modi for dedicating the project, while Tharoor welcomed the Prime Minister to his constituency.

Mustakim Bhathiara, a 38-year-old Indian cook from Kapadvanj, was executed in Kuwait on April 28 for the 2019 murder of his employer, Rehana Khan. He had been working in Kuwait for seven years after previous stints in Dubai and Bahrain. Following his conviction in 2021, his body was returned to Ahmedabad and buried in Kapadvanj on Wednesday.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that an Assam MP's minor children are no longer Indian citizens has drawn sharp criticism from Congress. The party questioned Sarma's allegations, demanding specificity and accusing him of targeting political opponents. Furthermore, Congress has filed police complaints against Sarma for alleged derogatory remarks against women during a recent election campaign.

With fear and silence stalking US college campuses, universities in Moscow and Beijing could well be more open

Zomato has quietly removed its 15-minute food delivery service, Quick, from its app after just four months, hinting at a change in its rapid delivery strategy. This follows the shutdown of Zomato Instant in 2023. The company is now focusing on Bistro by Blinkit for quick snack deliveries amid increasing competition, separating it from the main restaurant delivery service.

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former Indian pacer S. Sreesanth for three years following derogatory statements against the association regarding Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Champions Trophy squad. The decision was made during a special General Body meeting. While franchise teams received warnings, the KCA will pursue compensation claims against Samson's father and others for making baseless allegations.

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the SSLC examination results for 2025. Students can access their results on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in using their registration number. Alternative methods to check results include SMS, DigiLocker, and verified mobile applications, providing multiple avenues for students to view their scores.