Rejin S. Babu

Following the deadly Phalgam terror attack, the Indian Army launched 'Operation Sindoor,' conducting precision strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Satellite images reveal substantial damage to key locations, including the Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur and a LeT training center in Muridke. The operation targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen bases, carefully avoiding Pakistani military installations.

The strikes are a bodyblow for Pak military-ISI-terror nexus & the world now sympathises with India

A nationwide civil defence drill, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, included a blackout in Amritsar to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise, part of Operation Sindoor following a terrorist attack, involved switching off lights at key locations, including the Golden Temple, between 10:30 pm and 11 pm. Similar blackouts were observed in other states and cities across India.

A bomb threat disrupted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL match at Eden Gardens, prompting a police investigation and heightened security. The threat arrived via email amidst national security concerns following the Pahalgam attack, coinciding with India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror targets. Chennai Super Kings edged out KKR by two wickets in a nail-biting finish, virtually knocking the defending champions out of IPL playoff contention.

Pakistan may attempt a post Balakot-like response, but Indian air defence systems now are far better

Microsoft is implementing a two-year rehire ban for underperforming employees and tracking "good attrition," signaling a stricter management approach. This policy shift, revealed in internal documents, mirrors similar practices at other tech giants like Amazon and Meta. The company is also offering struggling employees a separation package as an alternative to performance improvement plans.

Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a thrilling IPL match, keeping their playoff hopes alive while eliminating the defending champions. CSK successfully chased down a target of 180, led by Dewald Brevis's explosive 52 and Shivam Dube's crucial 45. MS Dhoni's unbeaten 17 sealed the victory.

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma, following Sharma's Test retirement announcement on Wednesday. Ganguly highlighted Sharma's significant contributions to India's trophy wins and leadership. Sharma, aged 38, played 67 Tests, amassing 4,301 runs with 12 centuries. Despite home dominance, he faced overseas challenges, though he shone in the 2021-22 Pataudi Trophy in England, marking a high point in his Test career.