Mehboob Bawa

In Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists attacked near Pahalgam. Twenty-eight people died in the assault. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack happened during US Vice President JD Vance’s India visit. Attackers demanded victims recite Islamic verses. Some survived by reciting the kalma. Pakistan's military posture and mineral ambitions are under scrutiny.

India's latest move to suspend the Indus treaty will impact irrigation and drinking water supply in two of the four provinces of Pakistan during the peak of summer when it needs water the most

INS Surat successfully tested a surface-to-air missile. The Indian Air Force executed 'Exercise Aakraman' with Rafale jets. These drills occurred after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Tensions between India and Pakistan have increased. India suspended the Indus treaty. Pakistan responded by suspending the Simla Agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to punish terrorists and their supporters.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial victory against Rajasthan Royals, fueled by Virat Kohli's composed seventy and Josh Hazlewood's game-changing final overs. Kohli's innings anchored Bengaluru's innings, while Hazlewood's exceptional death bowling restricted Rajasthan's chase, ultimately sealing an eleven-run win for the home side. This victory propelled Bengaluru to third place, while Rajasthan's playoff aspirations suffered a setback.

Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the Pahalgam terror attack, questioning his silence and accusing Pakistan of harboring terrorists. Kaneria defended his loyalty to Pakistan despite being Hindu, highlighting the discrimination faced by Hindus there. The Pahalgam attack — the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama tragedy — drew widespread condemnation globally. Leaders from around the world, along with prominent voices from the cricketing fraternity and other industries, expressed their condolences to the victims and their families.

MbS is positioning Riyadh as the host for high-profile peace talks like those on Ukraine and Gaza. It's part of his strategy of preparing Saudi Arabia for a post-oil future

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, recently visited the Taj Mahal during a four-day trip to India. Vance shared photos on X, with Elon Musk commenting on the monument's beauty. The family's visit included a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and stringent security measures along their route.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, an all-party meeting was convened where opposition leaders pledged their support to the government's counter-terrorism efforts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed attendees on the attack and subsequent government decisions, while security lapses were discussed. Opposition leaders uniformly condemned the attack, emphasising the need for peace in Kashmir and urging the government to take decisive action against terrorism.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was seen enjoying a playful moment with Champak, the IPL's new robot dog, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium before a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. Champak, named through an online poll referencing a popular TV character, impressed Gavaskar with its ability to jump and run.