Fawaz Ashraf

Investigators now suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi, involved in the honeymoon murder case, might be the mastermind, manipulating Raj Kushwaha with promises of love. Raj may have unknowingly facilitated her escape, as Sonam allegedly planned a hideout in Indore. She remained there while searches were conducted, later fleeing to Uttar Pradesh when the plan unraveled.

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.

Sakshi Gupta’s arrest for a massive ICICI Bank fraud in Kota is just the tip of a deeper crisis. Insiders misusing access, weak digital safeguards, and a surge in fraud cases is threatening public trust in India’s banking system

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.

India's Census 2027 aims for a swift data release by late 2027, leveraging digital technology for the first time. Enumerators will use mobile apps in 16 languages, offering citizens a self-enumeration option. This tech-driven approach, including pre-coded responses and intelligent character recognition, promises to significantly reduce processing time compared to previous censuses, with a dedicated portal for management and monitoring.

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.

The BJP’s revival of the 1950 expulsion law is not just administrative — it is a high-stakes political manoeuvre aimed at framing the 2026 assembly election around identity, sovereignty and decisive leadership

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.

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.

India's social protection coverage has significantly expanded, reaching 64.3% of the population and covering approximately 94 crore citizens, according to the ILO. The government is actively registering gig workers to provide them with targeted benefits. However, India still faces challenges with child labor, with over 10 million children estimated to be in labor.