Sundeep Kishan

Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that Gogoi's children are not Indian citizens. Sarma also questioned Gogoi's purported 15-day visit to Pakistan, insinuating suspicious activities. He further claimed to possess evidence and promised to reveal more details regarding Gogoi's international travels before September.

Following the Pahalgam attack, India took strong actions. Pakistan fears a potential Indian strike. Security around Hafiz Saeed is heightened. Pakistani media reported false Indian incursions. Schools near the Line of Control are conducting drills. Residents are stocking supplies. Tourist spots are deserted. The US is urging de-escalation and supports India. Pakistan is bracing for possible escalation.

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

After Pahalgam, India should hit back hard, but not with an all-out war. Instead a breakdown of Pakistan – economically, politically, ideologically, and strategically – should be India’s option

Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, is expected to be integrated into Siri by mid-2025. Discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook included Gemini app distribution, with Cook indicating more third-party AI models would be incorporated into Apple Intelligence later this year.

Kishore Jena, overcoming a recent ankle surgery, aims to qualify for the World Championships by achieving the 85.50m mark at the Doha Diamond League. After a silver medal at the Asian Games, Jena faced injury setbacks, but Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra encouraged him to participate in the upcoming NC Classic in Bengaluru, boosting his morale and focus.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the central government's lack of a clear strategy following the Pahalgam terror attack, despite the opposition's unity with the Centre on the matter. He also questioned the timing of the government's agreement to a caste survey, urging vigilance to ensure its proper completion.