Gagan Anil Pande

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel, linking it to Iran negotiations.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled significant welfare initiatives, including subsidised fish-rice meals for Rs 5 at 400 canteens and Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid for women under the Annapurna Yojana. New regulations will restrict liquor shops within a kilometre of educational and religious sites, reinforcing a commitment to the rule of law over personal rule.

A former university topper built one of Maharashtra’s biggest coaching centres. A retired chemistry teacher became an NTA subject expert. A mock test allegedly had 42 of 45 NEET questions. Now, Latur’s famed ‘Tuition Area’ is under CBI glare

The IPL 2026 playoffs begin with Qualifier 1 featuring defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans. Both teams finished the league stage with identical records, setting up a clash of RCB's strong batting depth against GT's potent bowling attack. The Powerplay overs are expected to be crucial in deciding the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.

As women voters across Western democracies increasingly align themselves with progressive and left-wing politics, India is witnessing a strikingly different trend — one that is helping strengthen the BJP’s rise across regions, classes and generations

USCIS reports significant changes in the H-1B visa season, with a focus on higher-skilled foreign workers. This year, 71.5% of selected applicants hold U.S. master's degrees or higher, a notable increase from last year. The agency also noted a substantial drop in registrations within the lowest wage category, indicating a successful effort to curb low-wage applications and protect American jobs.

Dharamsala braces for potential rain as RCB faces GT in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Should the match be washed out, table-toppers RCB advance directly to the final. Gujarat Titans, finishing second in the league stage, will proceed to Qualifier 2. Both teams boast strong lineups, setting the stage for an exciting playoff encounter.