Amit Behl

Intelligence chatter before the Pahalgam massacre indicated terror groups planned to target tourist spots in J&K, especially hotels near Srinagar. Despite generic warnings about potential attacks on tourists, laborers, and pilgrims in various areas, Baisaran lacked specific mention.

Lalita Ramdas, 85, daughter of Admiral RD Katari, independent India’s first naval chief; and the wife of Admiral L Ramdas, the 13th Chief of the Naval Staff, said her heart brimmed with pride and affection when Himanshi Narwal asked India to not attack Muslims and Kashmiris to avenge Pahalgam

The Indian government abruptly removed Krishnamurthy Subramanian from the IMF board, six months before his term ended, amidst disagreements over IMF datasets and allegations of impropriety related to his book promotion. This decision precedes a crucial IMF meeting regarding a $1.3 billion climate resilience loan to Pakistan, a move India opposes.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and heightened tensions with Pakistan, Munitions India Limited (MIL) has reportedly cancelled extended leaves for employees across most of its 12 ordnance factories. While senior management cites missed production targets and export orders as the reason, some officials suggest national security concerns prompted the decision.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities, including a Nepalese tourist, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that Pakistan's reaction to India's alleged provocative actions was responsible and measured. He refuted India's accusations, offered assistance with an international investigation, and reiterated Pakistan's opposition to terrorism.

A phaseout of a top insulin product by Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk may open a bounty for Eris Lifesciences and its manufacturing partner Biocon Biologics

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, its 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 in 2025. This partnership would significantly expand Gemini's reach across Apple devices.

Manipur marked two years since the eruption of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups, bringing life to a standstill across the Imphal Valley and Kuki-majority hill districts. The conflict has resulted in over 260 deaths, thousands injured, and the displacement of 70,000 people, deepening divisions and leaving many in camps facing trauma and economic hardship.