Brock Peters

This victory gives BJP more than a new state. It gives Modi an eastern anchor to complement his dominance across the Hindi heartland and the West.

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is facing controversy after a video clip surfaced online, allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. The footage, reportedly from a travel vlog by Arshdeep Singh, has sparked reactions due to India's strict vaping regulations. The incident occurred during the team's journey to Hyderabad for an IPL match.

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation's success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.

On the first anniversary of India’s military response to Pahalgam, an Air Vice Marshal (retd) writes that armed forces did an exceptional job in conveying India’s new resolve to Pakistan

Microsoft has unveiled its first voluntary retirement program, offering eligible US employees a package including five years of healthcare coverage (one fully paid), cash severance up to 39 weeks' pay, and accelerated stock vesting. This initiative aims to reduce headcount ahead of the new fiscal year, following recent layoffs and executive departures.

China has handed down death sentences with a two-year reprieve to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu for corruption. This significant development is part of President Xi Jinping's extensive anti-graft campaign targeting the military and political elite. Both officials were found guilty of graft-related offenses, with Li Shangfu also accused of seeking improper benefits in personnel appointments.

The Congress is set to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick by Sunday after consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior leaders. The party high command will make the final decision following a resolution authorizing them to choose the CM candidate. Frontrunners include V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.