V. Ravichandran

President Trump announced Marco Rubio as the interim National Security Advisor, succeeding Mike Waltz, while also nominating Waltz as the United Nations Ambassador. Waltz's departure follows criticism and reports of staff dismissals within the National Security Council. Trump expressed confidence in both Rubio and Waltz to prioritize national interests and enhance global safety in their respective roles.

Amid heightened tensions, the Indian Navy has intensified its presence in the Arabian Sea, issuing warnings to ships near its firing drill zone, close to where the Pakistan Navy is also conducting exercises.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

The Delhi high court has found Yoga guru Ramdev in contempt for defying an earlier undertaking regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza. The court expressed concern over Ramdev's lack of control and ordered him to remove an offensive social media video within 24 hours.

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.

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

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy advises business leaders to prioritize customer focus amidst tariff and geopolitical uncertainties. He acknowledges the challenging environment created by tariffs but emphasizes fulfilling the core mission of understanding and delivering what customers want. Jassy believes concentrating on controllable factors and customer needs positions companies for success, despite external pressures.

Donald Trump threatened sanctions on Iranian oil buyers, halting US business ties, after nuclear talks were delayed. Oman cited logistical reasons for postponing the meeting, while Iran affirmed commitment to a fair agreement. Tensions rise amid stalled negotiations, with the US hinting at military action and Iran considering nuclear weapons development.

BJP lauded the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, emphasizing the NDA's dedication to social justice. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged hypocrisy on OBC welfare, citing historical opposition to reservations by the Nehru-Gandhi family. He contrasted this with PM Modi's commitment to social justice through effective policies.