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In response to the Pahalgam attack, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked false social media posts from Pakistani users. These posts falsely claimed the removal of Northern Commander Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar and alleged the downing of an Indian Rafale fighter jet, both of which PIB confirmed as misinformation.

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A Bangladesh court granted bail to former Iskcon leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case after his arrest sparked widespread outrage. The charges stemmed from the hoisting of a saffron flag above Bangladesh's official flag during a rally in Chattogram. Das, spokesperson for a minority rights group, advocates for Hindu community reforms and organized large public rallies.

Madan Lal praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL performance, highlighting his talent but stressing the need for discipline and focus. Lal draws parallels to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, acknowledging Suryavanshi's potential superstar status. He emphasizes the importance of family support, domestic cricket experience, and a strong work ethic for sustained success.

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Google is revamping its performance review system to allocate larger bonuses and equity awards to high-achieving employees, potentially decreasing compensation for those with lower performance ratings. This adjustment, set to influence end-of-year reviews and 2026 compensation, aims to incentivize top contributors. While some employees may receive reduced bonuses, Google maintains its commitment to competitive compensation and benefits.

Adarsh Raut, a Jalna resident, believes he encountered a suspect in the Pahalgam terror attack a day before the incident. Raut recalls a man at a Baisaran Valley food stall questioning his religious identity and remarking on the sparse crowd. Following the attack that killed 26 tourists, Raut recognized the man's sketch released by the NIA.

The government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board, appointing Alok Joshi, the former R&AW chief, as its Chairman. The reconstituted board includes retired officers from the military and police services, along with a retired IFS officer. This multi-disciplinary body will provide long-term analysis and policy recommendations to the National Security Council.