Shalika Wadhwa

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in over 26 years. This territorial gain occurred despite an existing ceasefire, with forces advancing near Nabatiyeh to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. The operation aims to eliminate perceived threats to Israeli civilians.

After the Supreme Court recently upheld the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves explains why the ruling is unsettling, what it means for deleted voters, and why he believes the poor will bear the heaviest burden

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted and abused by protesters in Sonarpur while visiting the home of a party worker allegedly killed in post-poll violence. Chased, pelted with objects, and his shirt torn, Banerjee blamed BJP workers for a planned attack. He plans to approach higher courts, while the BJP denied involvement and highlighted TMC's past actions against their workers.

Virat Kohli's exceptional record against Gujarat Titans, boasting 503 runs at 71.85, continues to be a focal point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face GT in the IPL 2026 final. Having already surpassed 600 runs this season, Kohli aims to extend his dominance in this crucial encounter.

A meteor exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, unleashing a sonic boom equivalent to 300 tons of TNT. The bright daytime fireball, estimated to be about three feet wide, fragmented approximately 40 miles above the ground, startling residents across multiple states and causing buildings to shake.

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A major Danish pension fund, AkademikerPension, will not invest in SpaceX's upcoming IPO. The fund cites severe overvaluation and a deeply flawed corporate governance model. They believe Elon Musk's near-absolute control poses significant risks. Other institutional investors also express concerns about SpaceX's proposed governance structure. This decision highlights investor caution regarding the aerospace giant's public debut.

Customers are reporting disturbing encounters with delivery personnel who are revealing knowledge of their private purchases, particularly from quick commerce platforms. Incidents involving sexual wellness products highlight a serious breach of customer privacy, raising questions about company protocols and operational pressures leading to these embarrassing and frightening situations.

An Indian-origin Disney executive, Jugal Daterao, has received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession and smuggling. Authorities found THC-infused gummy candies in his luggage at a Moscow airport. Daterao claimed the gummies were legally prescribed in the US for post-brain surgery effects, but the court rejected his defense.