Matt Smith

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari acknowledged Pakistan's past involvement in funding extremist groups, aligning with recent admissions from the defense minister. He highlighted the country's role in supporting the Mujahideen during the Afghan war, in collaboration with Western powers. Bhutto asserted that Pakistan has since reformed its policies and taken action against extremism, particularly after experiencing significant terrorist attacks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, taking a subtle jab at the opposition INDIA bloc, noting the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Vijayan expressed gratitude to PM Modi for dedicating the project, while Tharoor welcomed the Prime Minister to his constituency.

With fear and silence stalking US college campuses, universities in Moscow and Beijing could well be more open

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the SSLC examination results for 2025. Students can access their results on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in using their registration number. Alternative methods to check results include SMS, DigiLocker, and verified mobile applications, providing multiple avenues for students to view their scores.

Communal violence erupted in Nainital following the arrest of Mohammed Usman for allegedly raping a minor, leading to vandalism and business closures. Right-wing groups protested, targeting Muslim-owned shops, while authorities deployed additional police forces. The Uttarakhand High Court intervened, ordering heightened security and social media monitoring to prevent further unrest, as community leaders called for calm and justice.

Jasprit Bumrah's stellar IPL 2025 performance, marked by exceptional economy and dot ball percentage, has propelled MI to the top of the points table. Despite missing initial matches, his impact is undeniable. Adam Gilchrist likened Bumrah to Don Bradman, citing his dominance across formats. Gilchrist also highlighted Bumrah's impact during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where his bowling intimidated the Australians.

The risk of exposing a military still being modernised may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack

Zomato has quietly removed its 15-minute food delivery service, Quick, from its app after just four months, hinting at a change in its rapid delivery strategy. This follows the shutdown of Zomato Instant in 2023. The company is now focusing on Bistro by Blinkit for quick snack deliveries amid increasing competition, separating it from the main restaurant delivery service.

Gold rate today: Gold futures saw a slight increase today, while silver also edged higher, following previous day's declines in both domestic and international markets. Prices had corrected sharply due to optimism surrounding potential US trade agreements and a stronger dollar.