Gulam Haider Mansoori

Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

Tamil Nadu has a non-Dravidian govt after six decades. But its new CM’s campaign speeches have been exemplars of vacuity, we have few clues about how TVK will interpret voters’ desire for change

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will soon announce Kerala's next chief minister after interviewing three contenders. Joseph indicated no further state-level discussions are needed, with the Congress leadership holding the final decision. Camps backing K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala remain hopeful, each presenting their case to the high command.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on the final ball, eliminating MI from IPL 2026. Krunal Pandya's resilient 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's match-winning six off the last delivery propelled RCB to a thrilling chase of 167.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes to conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the economic impact of global energy crises. Key suggestions include reducing fuel consumption by using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles, alongside reviving work-from-home policies and limiting discretionary spending on gold and foreign travel.

India is the only major oil importing country to have not raised prices through the West Asia crisis. With polls now over, the government may have no choice but to pass the cost of rising crude to to the consumer

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet highlights a growing gap in Corporate America's AI integration, noting increased investment but lagging operational adoption. The company is restructuring its operating model and workforce strategy, even tying employee promotions to AI proficiency, to accelerate AI-driven transformation. This proactive approach mirrors past digital shifts but is being implemented at a faster pace.

Evacuees from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have landed in the Netherlands, with passengers disembarking in good spirits. Authorities have begun quarantine procedures for the 26 individuals, including eight Dutch nationals, who arrived on a flight from Tenerife. The ship experienced a hantavirus outbreak, leading to three passenger deaths.

NTPC is preparing to submit a feasibility report to the Centre for its first nuclear energy plant, aiming to contribute to India's goal of 100 GW atomic power capacity by 2047. The company has identified land in Bihar and plans to set up 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by 2047, with initial units of 700 MW each.