| | At a Glance | One year after Operation Sindoor, India marked the anniversary of its precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. In Bengal, BJP alleged a “pre-planned” killing after Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. The US and Iran moved towards a tentative 14-point truce framework to cool Gulf tensions. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s TVK staked claim to form the government but still remained short of majority. Punjab witnessed twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, with Khalistan-linked groups claiming responsibility, prompting an NIA probe. Media pioneer Ted Turner, who revolutionised 24-hour television news with CNN, died at 87.
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| | 🎯Sindoor Strikes: How India's Bold Terror Response Rewrote The Playbook |  | Precision Strike & Immediate Response
- Today marks one year since Operation Sindoor was launched, following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
- India conducted coordinated tri-services strikes targeting nine terror-linked sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with precision.
- The government described the strikes as focused, measured and non-escalatory, deliberately avoiding Pakistani military installations during operations.
Diplomatic Pressure & Lasting Impact
- India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, signalling a tougher stance amid continuing cross-border security concerns.
- Visa services for Pakistani nationals were suspended, existing visas revoked, and citizens advised against travel to Pakistan.
- The operation reflected a broader strategic shift, combining military action with diplomatic and economic measures in response.
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| | Suvendu Adhikari's Aide Shot Dead: BJP Accuses TMC, Calls It 'Pre-Planned' Murder |  | BJP Alleges Targeted Political Killing- BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called the killing of aide Chandranath Rath “heart-wrenching” and alleged it was a “pre-planned murder” after days of surveillance.
- Rath was shot dead near Madhyamgram after bike-borne assailants intercepted his car and opened fire at close range.
- BJP claimed Rath was specifically targeted, with Adhikari blaming “15 years of Maha-Jungle Raj” and accusing TMC-backed elements of political violence.
Probe Underway Amid Political Fallout
- West Bengal Police recovered live rounds, fired cartridges and the vehicle used in the crime, while examining CCTV footage for leads.
- TMC condemned the murder, alleged post-poll violence against its own workers, and demanded a court-monitored CBI probe.
- Rath, a former Indian Air Force personnel, had become a key backroom strategist and trusted aide in Adhikari’s political team.
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| | 🤝Strait Outta Options? US-Iran Truce Shrinks War To A Memo |  | Memo To Stop Mayhem?
- US and Iranian negotiators moved toward a 14-point memorandum designed to pause hostilities and reopen formal talks.
- The proposed draft focused on de-escalation, with the US offering sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear restrictions.
- The framework aimed to create a 30-day negotiation window while reducing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanctions Continue To Test Deal
- Iran signalled flexibility on uranium stockpiles, while differences over enrichment limits remained unresolved.
- The US paused parts of its naval pressure campaign but warned military action could resume if talks collapsed.
- Hardliners in Tehran and Washington, along with fresh Gulf attacks, continued to threaten the fragile ceasefire push.
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| | 🎬Vijay Still Six Short: ‘Thalapathy’ Faces Numbers Test |  | TVK Chief Stakes Claim
- Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar after Congress extended its support to his bid to form the government.
- TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the state but fell 10 seats short of the majority mark of 118.
- Even with Congress’ five MLAs, the party remained six short, as Vijay will have to vacate one of the two seats he won.
AIADMK Says ‘No’, DMK Slams ‘Betrayal’
- AIADMK, which won 47 seats, said it would not support Vijay “under any circumstances.”
- DMK, which secured 56 seats and lost power, accused Congress of betrayal after contesting the elections in alliance.
- Reports also suggested that arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK were in talks over a possible post-poll alliance.
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| | 💣Pakistan Behind Back-To-Back Blasts In Punjab? NIA Deployed To Nab Perpetrators |  | A Border-State Scare
- Investigators rushed to Jalandhar and Amritsar after two explosions rocked Punjab within three hours.
- CCTV footage from Jalandhar captured smoke billowing near the BSF frontier headquarters and a man fleeing the spot.
- Forensic teams recovered debris and explosive samples as bomb squads sealed both sites for examination.
Khalistanis Takes Responsibility
- Punjab Police said the Khalistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the Jalandhar blast.
- Investigators are examining a possible link to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti in the case.
- Opposition parties accused the Bhagwant Mann government of security failures and demanded accountability over repeated blast incidents.
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| | 📺CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies At 87: The Man Who Made News Sleepless |  | The Gamble That Rewired Television
- Ted Turner launched CNN in 1980 and transformed television news into a 24-hour phenomenon.
- Critics mocked the network in its early years, but CNN reshaped global journalism during the Gulf War.
- Turner built a media empire that expanded into TNT, Cartoon Network and major sports franchises.
The Titan Behind The CNN Era
- Turner earned the nickname “The Mouth of the South” for his brash style and fearless bets.
- He sold his empire to Time Warner for $7.5 billion but called CNN his greatest achievement.
- Turner later focused on philanthropy, environmental conservation and support for the United Nations.
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| | A 5-Year-Old Call That Changed Work Policy |  | Tiny Voice, Big Impact- A young child called her father’s boss, saying her mom was unwell.
- The simple request brought attention to the family’s struggle.
- It turned a routine workday into a moment of empathy.
Work Culture Reset- The incident pushed the workplace to rethink rigid schedules.
- Flexible hours and remote work became more accepted.
- A small act sparked a larger shift toward a family-first mindset.
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| | 🚢Hantavirus Voyage: 3 Killed As Deadly Outbreak Turns Cruise Into A Crisis Zone |  | Around 150 Left Stranded
- A Hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship killed 3 passengers, with the vessel carrying around 150 people stranded off the West Africa coast.
- The Andes strain of contagious Hantavirus is suspected in the outbreak but has not been confirmed.
- The passenger said "what's happening right now is very real for all of us," adding that "all we want is to feel safe and to get home."
Hantavirus Key Facts
- Hantavirus spreads from rodents to humans through contact with their urine, droppings or saliva.
- Symptoms appear one to eight weeks after exposure and include fever, muscle aches and stomach issues, but the virus can quickly cause severe lung disease.
- The death rate can reach up to 50 per cent in severe lung infections, according to the WHO.
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| | 🤝$25 Billion Promise: India–Vietnam Turn Up The Heat On Trade And Tech |  | Boosting Strategic Ties
- PM Modi and Vietnam president To Lam agreed to elevate ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”.
- Both countries committed to expanding defence procurement and industrial collaboration amid growing Indo-Pacific convergence.
- Maritime cooperation is also set to deepen, including Vietnam posting a liaison officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region.
Trade Expansion
- India and Vietnam set a bilateral trade target of $25 billion by 2030 to accelerate economic engagement.
- Market access improved with approval for Indian grapes and Vietnamese durians, alongside fast-tracking other agricultural products.
- Digital cooperation is also aimed to expand to supply chains, emerging tech, and cross-border payments between RBI and State Bank of Vietnam.
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| | 🤖Bot-hisattva: South Korean Humanoid Monk Makes History In Sacred Buddhist Rite |  | Robot Joins Sacred Ritual
- A humanoid robot named Gabi became the first non-human to join a Buddhist precept ceremony in Seoul.
- Standing 130 centimetres tall in brown robes, Gabi bowed before monks and audibly pledged devotion during rituals.
- The ceremony took place at Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, marking a symbolic cultural milestone.
Tradition Meets AI
- Monks adapted rituals by placing a 108-bead rosary and replacing incense burns with a sticker.
- The Jogye Order created five tailored precepts for the robot, consulting artificial intelligence platforms during drafting.
- Gabi is expected to attend the lantern festival alongside three other Buddhist robots later this month.
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| | 🤼No Vinesh At Asian Games 2026! New WFI Rules End Asiad Dreams |  | Comeback Wrestler Ruled Out
- The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games wrestling trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible.
- Only medal winners from the 2025 Senior National Championship, 2026 Federation Cup, and Under-20 Nationals can compete.
- WFI also clarified that “past performance will not be considered.”
Missed Doping Test Recorded
- Vinesh Phogat also received a warning from the International Testing Agency after missing an out-of-competition doping test in December 2025.
- The ITA called it her first “whereabouts failure” in the last 12 months but confirmed it is not a doping violation.
- The warning will not affect her participation in the upcoming Gonda ranking tournament.
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