Prabhleen Sandhu

Rajani Shaw, wife of detained BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, sought answers in Pathankot regarding her husband's situation in Pakistan. BSF officers in Firozpur assured her that Purnam was safe and his release was likely soon, with talks underway with Pakistan Rangers.

Amid heightened tensions, the Indian Navy has intensified its presence in the Arabian Sea, issuing warnings to ships near its firing drill zone, close to where the Pakistan Navy is also conducting exercises.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that most US iPhones would be sourced from India due to rising US-China tariff tensions. The tariffs on Chinese imports could cost Apple up to $900 million. Despite these pressures, Apple reported strong earnings for the first three months of the year, with a profit increase of 4.8% and a revenue rise of 5.1%.

President Trump announced Marco Rubio as the interim National Security Advisor, succeeding Mike Waltz, while also nominating Waltz as the United Nations Ambassador. Waltz's departure follows criticism and reports of staff dismissals within the National Security Council. Trump expressed confidence in both Rubio and Waltz to prioritize national interests and enhance global safety in their respective roles.

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

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy advises business leaders to prioritize customer focus amidst tariff and geopolitical uncertainties. He acknowledges the challenging environment created by tariffs but emphasizes fulfilling the core mission of understanding and delivering what customers want. Jassy believes concentrating on controllable factors and customer needs positions companies for success, despite external pressures.

Indians are accessing credit much earlier, with the average age for first-time borrowers dropping significantly across generations. This shift is driven by increased disposable income, pre-approved loans from banks, and the availability of unsecured credit products like credit cards and personal loans. The Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile trinity has also streamlined borrower tracking, contributing to this trend.

The Delhi high court has found Yoga guru Ramdev in contempt for defying an earlier undertaking regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza. The court expressed concern over Ramdev's lack of control and ordered him to remove an offensive social media video within 24 hours.