In a surprising moment, Shashi Tharoor was questioned by his son, Ishaan Tharoor of the Washington Post, during a foreign policy address. Ishaan inquired about evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Tharoor responded that India possessed convincing evidence before conducting Operation Sindoor. He highlighted Pakistan's history of denying involvement in terror attacks, citing the Mumbai attacks.
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An IndiGo pilot, identified as 42-year-old Adik Amrith Raj, was discovered deceased in his Kokapet apartment after neighbors reported a foul odor. Police found his body in a decomposed state, indicating he had been dead for several days.
A stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express his grief. While initial reports indicated eight deaths, BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra claimed a higher toll, demanding a judicial inquiry. Authorities are investigating the incident, with conflicting reports emerging regarding the exact number of casualties during the RCB's IPL 2025 victory celebration.
After an 18-year wait, Virat Kohli finally clinched the IPL trophy as RCB successfully defended their total. Kohli's emotional celebration, shared with Anushka Sharma and fans, highlighted the victory. His sister, Bhawna Kohli, shared heartfelt messages and family photos, celebrating the long-awaited triumph and expressing pride, while remembering their father.
Pakistan's attempt to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve to appease US President Donald Trump is in a soup, as officials clarify that cryptocurrency remains banned in the country. Despite the creation of a Crypto Council, the State Bank of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance maintain that cryptocurrency transactions are illegal.
The CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to implement the mother-tongue-first policy from 2025–26, aligning with NCF-2023. While this aims to enhance early learning and equity through regional language instruction, critics warn of practical hurdles in India’s linguistically diverse classrooms. The success of this reform hinges on careful execution, not just ideological appeal.
Dustin, a YouTuber exploring Kolkata, faced a harrowing experience with a taxi driver who intentionally took him to the wrong hotel and then attempted to overcharge him. The situation escalated when another man threatened Dustin with violence and mafia connections, demanding additional money. Despite the ordeal, Dustin maintained a positive outlook on India, recognizing the incident as an isolated issue.
Delta Flight 2348, en route to Madison, Wisconsin, experienced an unusual delay at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport when two pigeons infiltrated the cabin. The flight was twice delayed due to the avian intruders, requiring ground crew intervention to remove them. Passengers and crew cooperated to safely resolve the situation, resulting in a 56-minute delay.