R.K. Vidhyadaran

India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly refuted the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) statement regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, labeling it "absurd and misguided." The MEA spokesperson accused Pakistan of manipulating the OIC to issue a self-serving statement, rejecting any interference in India's internal matters.

Across India, professors are being banned, sacked, or silenced — not for breaking rules, but for teaching prescribed syllabi, publishing research, or defending free speech. How a climate of fear now shadows the country’s classrooms

India is set to conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill, focusing on the designated 'civil defence districts' some of which house sensitive installations. This exercise, amidst heightened tensions following a recent terror attack, aims to simulate wartime scenarios, testing air raid protocols and evacuation plans.

Gautam Gambhir addressed his past on-field clashes with Virat Kohli, clarifying that their bond remains strong despite representing opposing teams. He humorously dismissed rumors fueled by their IPL interactions, attributing them to TRP-driven speculation. Gambhir lauded Kohli's contributions to Indian cricket and even expressed admiration for his exceptional fitness, jokingly requesting the BCCI to limit social media posts about them.

The army chief, Gen Syed Asim Munir, who usually works behind the scenes, has been shaping Pakistan’s tone in the crisis over Kashmir with his own tough talk

Top CEOs, including Microsoft's Satya Nadella, are urging the U.S. to mandate computer science and AI education in K-12 schools. They warn that America is lagging behind countries like China and Singapore. The leaders emphasize that a single computer science course could boost wages by 8% and unlock significant economic potential.

India and the UK have finalized a significant free trade agreement. The agreement ensures duty-free access to UK markets for 99% of Indian exports. India will reduce import duties on 90% of tariff lines, benefiting consumers with lower prices on various goods.