Michael Rubin, a US military strategist, criticized the Trump administration for allowing a $1 billion IMF bailout to Pakistan, which he views as a state sponsor of terrorism and a Chinese satellite. Rubin asserted that India won the conflict with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's claims and highlighting its defeat. He condemned the IMF's decision, especially after terrorist attacks in India.
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India's integrated air defense network successfully thwarted Pakistani aerial attacks, including Turkish drones and Chinese missiles, during recent hostilities. Military officials showcased evidence of Pakistan's use of advanced weaponry, most of which were intercepted. The robust AD system, incorporating indigenous weapons like Akash, ensured the safety of Indian airspace and military installations.
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In Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during Operation Keller. The Rashtriya Rifles Unit acted on intelligence regarding terrorist presence. Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar were identified among the deceased. Kuttay was involved in attacks on tourists and a BJP Sarpanch. Dar participated in the killing of a non-local labourer.
Pune police took action after a video surfaced. The video showed cops serving biryani to gangster Gaja Marne in a police van. This happened while he was being moved to Sangli jail. City police commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended an assistant inspector and four constables. Marne was arrested earlier for assaulting a software engineer and was booked under MCOCA.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has returned from retirement to actively contribute to the company's AI development, driven by the transformative potential of generative AI. Brin is deeply involved in training Google's Gemini models, aiming for artificial general intelligence. He considers AI more impactful than previous tech revolutions, focusing on expanding Google's computational capabilities to meet the surging demand.
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. The Jal Shakti ministry informed the cabinet secretary. The treaty will remain inactive. This will continue until Pakistan stops supporting cross-border terrorism. Pakistan has requested India to reconsider the treaty. They cited the dependence of millions on the water regulated by it. The decision follows a terror attack in Pahalgam.
Shubman Gill, 25, has been appointed as India's Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI announced a new-look squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Gill, who has captaincy experience in T20Is and the IPL, will lead India in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, beginning with the England tour.
In Mathura, authorities detained 90 Bangladeshi nationals, including children, for allegedly residing illegally in India, seizing documents and mobile phones. They were found working at brickyards, having crossed borders years ago. Simultaneously, Uttarakhand police arrested a US citizen and a Bangladeshi woman for lacking valid residency documents, highlighting ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration.
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