Vandana Pathak

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

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.

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.

Rawal’s revelation — part shocking, part spiritual, and certainly unorthodox — has made headlines. But doctors warn that reingestion of bodily waste is not a great idea to recover from sickness or injury — even if ‘you sip it like beer’

Sundar Pichai voiced strong objections to the DOJ's proposed remedies in Google's antitrust case, cautioning they could cripple Google Search and jeopardize user privacy. He argued that demands to share search data and potentially sell Chrome would undermine innovation and devalue Google's investments. Pichai also highlighted privacy risks associated with the data-sharing proposal.

"Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn't lead to a broader regional conflict," Vance said in a podcast interview with Fox News. "And we hope, frankly, that Pakistan, to the extent that they're responsible, cooperates with India to make sure that the terrorists sometimes operating in their territory are hunted down and dealt with," Vance added.

Apple reported strong first-quarter profits, but CEO Tim Cook cautioned about US tariffs potentially costing the company $900 million this quarter. To mitigate this, Apple is shifting production, with most iPhones sold in the US originating from India. "We are not able to precisely estimate the impact of tariffs, as we are uncertain of potential future actions prior to the end of the quarter," news agency Reuters quoted Tim Cook as saying.