Christopher Heyerdahl

Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India has launched a comprehensive retaliation against Pakistan, encompassing economic, diplomatic, and logistical measures. New Delhi has imposed a blanket ban on trade, suspended mail exchanges, and prohibited Pakistani ships from docking at Indian ports.

During a US visit, Rahul Gandhi encountered tough questions from a Sikh student. The query concerned the Congress party's history with the Sikh community. It specifically addressed the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The student questioned Gandhi's stance on Sikh rights. Gandhi acknowledged past mistakes. He expressed a strong connection with the Sikh community. BJP criticized Gandhi, sharing the video.

Lalita Ramdas, 85, daughter of Admiral RD Katari, independent India’s first naval chief; and the wife of Admiral L Ramdas, the 13th Chief of the Naval Staff, said her heart brimmed with pride and affection when Himanshi Narwal asked India to not attack Muslims and Kashmiris to avenge Pahalgam

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to Amit Shah on Murshidabad communal strife suggests President's rule if the situation worsens. The report recommends a judicial inquiry and central intervention. Trinamool Congress criticizes the report as politically motivated. BJP supports intervention due to law-and-order concerns. Congress focuses on ensuring fair elections. The governor visited affected areas after mob violence and suggested CAPF camps in sensitive zones.

Prabhsimran Singh's brilliant 91 propelled Punjab Kings to a 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings, supported by Shashank Singh's cameo, lifted Punjab to 236/5. Arshdeep Singh's early wickets crippled Lucknow's chase, despite Ayush Badoni's valiant 74, restricting them to 199/7 and securing a crucial win for Punjab.

Over 100 UK MPs and peers are pressing Foreign Secretary David Lammy to intervene for the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh imprisoned in India since 2017 on terrorism charges. Despite an acquittal in one case due to lack of evidence, Johal remains detained, with concerns raised about torture and forced confessions.

​The uncertainty created by Trump is guaranteed to slow world growth. India cannot escape the consequences even though it will be less hard hit than others.

Warren Buffett lauded Tim Cook's leadership at Apple, acknowledging his significant contribution to Berkshire Hathaway's financial gains. Despite reducing Berkshire's Apple stake, Buffett emphasized Cook's unique ability to develop Apple, drawing a comparison to Steve Jobs. Since Cook became CEO in 2011, Apple's stock has surged, driving its market capitalization to over $3 trillion.

The Election Commission of India is set to launch ECINET, a unified platform consolidating over 40 existing election-related apps and portals. This single-point app aims to simplify the user experience for nearly 100 crore electors and 26 lakh other stakeholders by providing easy access to electoral data and services.

Following the death of Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray, detained during a counter-terrorism operation after the Pahalgam attack, the J&K government is facing calls for a judicial inquiry. Magray's body was found in a river, with police claiming he drowned while attempting to escape. Political figures express concern over alleged custodial deaths and the potential for collective punishment in the region.