Monica Moore Smith

In a tragic incident, Bengaluru techie Bharath Bhushan was killed in a terrorist attack, as narrated by his wife Sujatha. Before being shot, Bharath comforted his family, urging them to stay strong. The terrorist questioned their happiness amidst suffering, then fatally shot Bharath after learning his name.

Sometimes, a statement becomes striking not for its originality but for its brutal clarity. Munir's statement was a reaffirmation that Pakistan remains, above all, an ideological project—an Islamic counter-nation to India

The Centre defended the Waqf Amendment Act in the Supreme Court, asserting its alignment with established practices and valid legislative power. The government refuted claims of violating fundamental religious freedoms, emphasizing inclusiveness with non-Muslim representation in Waqf bodies.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, crashed sharply in trade on Friday before recovering partially to close in red. While BSE Sensex dipped over 1,000 points intraday, Nifty50 went below 24,000.

California's GDP surpassed Japan's in 2024, reaching $4.1 trillion, driven by its thriving tech industry and property market. Governor Newsom cautioned that President Trump's tariff policies threaten this economic growth, leading to a lawsuit challenging the tariffs' legality. California, along with other states, argues these tariffs harm businesses and residents, while the White House dismisses the challenge.

As thousands left the state following the massacre, many tourists who were at the site of the shootings - or just missed going there - spoke of how they might have narrowly dodged death.

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, recently visited the Taj Mahal during a four-day trip to India. Vance shared photos on X, with Elon Musk commenting on the monument's beauty. The family's visit included a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and stringent security measures along their route.

The Reserve Bank of India significantly increased its gold reserves by 57.5 tonnes in FY25 amidst global financial instability and rising gold prices. This acquisition, the second largest since 2017, aligns with a global trend of central banks bolstering gold holdings.

Virat Kohli's stellar form continues as he scored his fifth half-century in IPL 2025, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial 11-run victory against Rajasthan Royals. Kohli's impressive 70 off 42 balls propelled RCB to 205/5, which their bowlers defended successfully. Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli's hunger and adaptability, highlighting his reflection on past performances.