Toru Inada

India should prepare for a prolonged period of volatility on its western frontier. Beware old animosities lurking behind any new beginning. Above all, beware the civil-military dysfunction

Following Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian military and civilian sites, India retaliated by destroying key Pakistani posts and terrorist launch pads near Jammu. Pakistan claims its airbases were targeted, vowing retaliation and temporarily closing its airspace. India remains on high alert, activating missile systems and continuing counter-drone operations along the LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor'.

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement has ignited debate, with Sanjay Manjrekar citing his recent slump and fitness concerns. Manjrekar highlighted Sharma's poor performance, averaging 10.9 in his last nine matches. Sharma, 38, announced his exit via Instagram, amidst scrutiny and leadership change speculations. Despite a strong Test career with 4,301 runs, his recent form dipped.

Early Saturday morning, multiple explosions rocked Pakistani military bases, escalating tensions with India following recent strikes. Pakistan claims Indian jets fired missiles at key airbases, though most were reportedly intercepted. Blackouts were enforced in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor and Punjab's Jalandhar amid reported explosions and drone sightings, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

Two Israeli analysts say that, standing on the front line of the international war against radical Islamist terrorism, the two countries also now share a strikingly similar strategic outlook

Mark Zuckerberg's fortune has surged past Jeff Bezos, making him the world's second-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This shift occurred as Meta's shares outperformed Amazon's, with Meta reporting strong first-quarter revenue. Meanwhile, Elon Musk remains the wealthiest individual, boosted by increased Tesla shares following his commitment to reduce time spent on government duties.

Delhi Airport has resumed normal operations but advises passengers to expect potential delays due to heightened security measures amid India-Pakistan tensions. Thirty-two airports across Northern and Western India faced temporary closures for civil flight operations. Drones were spotted at twenty-six locations near the International Border and Line of Control, raising security concerns.