Jacob Batalon

Amid national grief over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, his wife Himanshi Narwal, a PhD scholar, passionately appealed for peace, urging people not to turn against Muslims or Kashmiris. Lieutenant Narwal was honored with full military honors, and his funeral took place in Karnal, where thousands gathered to pay their respects.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, China offers Pakistan diplomatic support but signals limited intervention, prioritizing its own strategic interests. Despite the proclaimed all-weather friendship, Beijing's focus remains on internal stability, managing trade tensions, and de-escalating with India. Pakistan's reliance on China for unconditional support may be a miscalculation, as Beijing balances regional dynamics and its own priorities.

The New Democratic Party (NDP) chief, who once dreamt of occupying the prime minister’s office and supported a referendum for Khalistan, has not only lost his seat but his party too has lost its national status

After a record-breaking century in the previous game, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' young star, had a disappointing outing, dismissed for a duck against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians capitalized on favorable batting conditions, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton setting up a strong foundation. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya's explosive innings propelled MI to a formidable total of 217.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Union Home Minister Amit Shah issued a strong warning, vowing that the perpetrators would face severe consequences. He asserted the Modi government's commitment to eradicating terrorism from India, emphasizing that those responsible will be held accountable.

Both India and Pakistan have missiles capable of hitting each other anywhere, which is why a nuclear war is just not an option

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, its AI chatbot, is expected to be integrated into Siri by mid-2025, following discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook. This integration, rumored since last year, aims to enhance Siri's AI capabilities, potentially allowing it to handle complex queries. The partnership would significantly expand Gemini's reach across Apple devices.

Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second player to surpass 6000 runs for a single T20 franchise, Mumbai Indians, during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals. He trails only Virat Kohli in this record. Rohit leads a list that includes legends like James Vince (Hampshire), Suresh Raina (CSK), and MS Dhoni (CSK).

A controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized Ghosh's actions as a "betrayal," intensifying the internal conflict. This division surfaces amidst the BJP's efforts to challenge Banerjee over the Murshidabad violence, highlighting a significant rift within the party.