Asok Nanda

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leading the IPL 2025 playoff race, needing just one win each to secure their spots. Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals are also in a strong position, requiring two wins from their remaining matches.

The risk of exposing a military still being modernised may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack

Sundar Pichai voiced strong objections to the DOJ's proposed remedies in Google's antitrust case, cautioning they could cripple Google Search and jeopardize user privacy. He argued that demands to share search data and potentially sell Chrome would undermine innovation and devalue Google's investments. Pichai also highlighted privacy risks associated with the data-sharing proposal.

The Supreme Court has halted the deportation of a Bengaluru man and his family to Pakistan, instructing the government to verify their citizenship claims. The family asserts their Indian nationality, possessing Indian passports and Aadhaar cards.

Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam and escalating tensions with India, Pakistan's stock market experienced a significant crash, with the KSE-100 index plummeting over 7,100 points.