Apsara Ramakrishna

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to strengthening ties with the US, irrespective of political leadership, citing it as crucial for India's interests. He cautioned Europe about the potential repercussions of ignoring terrorism, referencing Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan.

The murder all of India is talking about gets curiouser by the day. Did Sonam’s family object to her relationship with Raj Kushwaha because of caste concerns? And did she believe her family would accept him if she got her husband killed? Because – which family says no to a proposal for a widow?

Canadian authorities have dismantled a major narco-terror network, dubbed Project Pelican, with alleged ties to Khalistan sympathizers. The operation seized 479 kg of cocaine, valued at $47.9 million, and arrested nine individuals, including seven of Indian origin. Investigations reveal the network used commercial trucking routes from the US, linked to Mexican cartels, to traffic drugs.

Elon Musk reached out to Donald Trump, expressing regret for his critical social media posts after a phone call between the two. This reconciliation attempt follows a public feud sparked by policy disagreements and personal attacks, with Trump previously dismissing any reconciliation.

Pakistan faces a growing water crisis as reduced flows from Indian rivers, particularly the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, lead to greater discharge than inflow. This situation, exacerbated by India's dam desilting, threatens key agricultural provinces like Punjab and Sindh. With monsoon rains still weeks away and the Indus Water Treaty suspended, Pakistan anticipates significant water shortages for farming.

Post-Op Sindoor global outreach by teams of parliamentarians gave a clear idea of how key countries endorse India’s position on terror, and also how they carefully scrutinise actions of a rising power

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently highlighted AI's transformative potential, stating it democratizes programming by enabling users to instruct computers using natural language. He likened programming AI to guiding a person, emphasizing the ease with which AI can now perform complex tasks like writing poems.

The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Modi, demanding answers on post-Pahalgam security challenges and foreign policy. They questioned Modi regarding a US General's praise of Pakistan as a counter-terrorism partner, calling it a diplomatic setback for India which had sent delegations to expose Pakistan's stand on terror.

In Rabindranagar-Akra near Maheshtala, clashes erupted over a disputed construction site, injuring five policemen, including DC (Port) Harikrishna Pai. Protesters damaged vehicles and set a bike ablaze, prompting police to use lathicharge and tear gas. Authorities have arrested four individuals and are conducting route marches to maintain order.