Avika S. Gor

The Indian government abruptly removed Krishnamurthy Subramanian from the IMF board, six months before his term ended, amidst disagreements over IMF datasets and allegations of impropriety related to his book promotion. This decision precedes a crucial IMF meeting regarding a $1.3 billion climate resilience loan to Pakistan, a move India opposes.

Lalita Ramdas, 85, daughter of Admiral RD Katari, independent India’s first naval chief; and the wife of Admiral L Ramdas, the 13th Chief of the Naval Staff, said her heart brimmed with pride and affection when Himanshi Narwal asked India to not attack Muslims and Kashmiris to avenge Pahalgam

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and heightened tensions with Pakistan, Munitions India Limited (MIL) has reportedly cancelled extended leaves for employees across most of its 12 ordnance factories. While senior management cites missed production targets and export orders as the reason, some officials suggest national security concerns prompted the decision.

Warren Buffett surprised shareholders by announcing his intent to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year's end, naming Greg Abel as his successor. Abel, a 25-year Berkshire veteran currently overseeing non-insurance operations, will now lead the $865 billion conglomerate.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led the People's Action Party (PAP) to a decisive victory in Singapore's General Election, securing 87 of 97 parliamentary seats. The election, Wong's first test as prime minister, occurred amidst economic uncertainties caused by US trade tariffs. Voters cast ballots for 92 contested seats, determining Singapore's political direction as the PAP continues its long-standing governance.

A phaseout of a top insulin product by Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk may open a bounty for Eris Lifesciences and its manufacturing partner Biocon Biologics

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, its AI chatbot, is expected to be integrated into Siri by mid-2025. Discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook included Gemini app distribution, with Cook indicating more third-party AI models would be incorporated into Apple Intelligence later in 2025. This partnership would significantly expand Gemini's reach across Apple devices.

India has firmly rejected Pakistan's proposal for a neutral probe into the Pahalgam killings, denouncing it as a deceptive tactic to divert attention from Pakistan's involvement. Indian officials assert that the call for neutrality is a ploy to evade accountability and undermine India's security interests.

Intelligence chatter before the Pahalgam massacre indicated terror groups planned to target tourist spots in J&K, especially hotels near Srinagar. Despite generic warnings about potential attacks on tourists, laborers, and pilgrims in various areas, Baisaran lacked specific mention.