Anil Kaarakkulam

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed CJI Sanjiv Khanna. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath on May 14. Gavai was born in Amravati on November 24, 1960. He joined the Bar in 1985 and became a High Court judge in 2005.

The failure of the Pahalgam attack to ignite a significant backlash against Muslims — who have loudly condemned the carnage — is a direct blow to terrorists and their handlers, whose main aim was to fuel Hindu-Muslim division

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, launching from Florida. The mission will conduct around 60 scientific studies, including seven from India, focusing on microgravity research in human health, agriculture, and biotechnology. This mission marks a step towards commercial space stations and sustained access to low Earth orbit.

Justin Trudeau’s political brand, once associated with youthful optimism and progressive momentum, had become a liability by early 2025. After nearly a decade as Prime Minister, Trudeau faced plummeting approval ratings, fueled by high food prices, a worsening housing crisis, and lingering ethics scandals. Internal dissent within the Liberal Party reached a breaking point, culminating in Trudeau’s resignation in January.

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

Uber mandates a return to office for all employees, ending previous work-from-home arrangements. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi cites the need for higher performance standards and in-person collaboration to drive better results. Effective July 1, the policy requires employees to be in the office full-time, with limited exceptions granted through a rigorous approval process.

Amid trade war concerns, Beijing assures India it won't flood markets with cheap goods, emphasizing compliance with WTO rules and focus on domestic demand. China aims to avoid disrupting other nations' economies, even as India imposes tariffs on steel imports. Both countries seek enhanced cooperation and deeper trade engagement, marking a potential thaw in relations.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has strongly criticized Congress following the Pahalgam terror attack, questioning their allegiance. Thakur accused Congress leaders of echoing pro-Pakistan sentiments and undermining India's security efforts. He highlighted comments from leaders like Saifuddin Soz, who suggested considering Pakistan's denial of involvement. Congress distanced itself from individual remarks, emphasizing that only official party statements reflect their stance.