Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US, potentially pausing the three-year war with Russia if Moscow reciprocates. High-stakes negotiations in Saudi Arabia led to Washington resuming military aid to Kyiv. Putin's acceptance remains uncertain, with concerns about Russia's historical ceasefire violations and demands for territorial concessions.
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India lost the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, resulting in a 3-1 series defeat. With that, India also missed the World Test Championship final qualification. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out with his batting performance, but seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to impress. Jasprit Bumrah shone with 32 wickets but was sidelined by injury during the last Test in Sydney.
Investigators have linked Hashim Musa, a Pakistani attacker, to multiple strikes targeting non-locals in J&K, including the Pahalgam massacre. Security forces are offering a reward for Musa and two other Lashkar terrorists. Evidence suggests Pakistani masterminds guided these attacks, with local aides facilitating the operations. Authorities are actively investigating connections and vulnerabilities to prevent future incidents.
A Rajasthan Police head constable, Parsadi Lal Bairwa, was killed by a truck at a notorious accident-prone zone in Dausa district. The truck ignored the no-entry zone, hit Bairwa, and the driver fled. The police have launched a manhunt for the driver. Bairwa is survived by his wife and six-year-old twins.
Australia's Steve Smith was dismissed for four runs, falling short of the 10,000 Test runs milestone during the fifth Test against India. Prasidh Krishna's delivery led to Smith's dismissal, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking a remarkable catch. India was bowled out for 157 earlier, with Scott Boland claiming six wickets. ​​India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, battling back spasms, was unable to bowl on Day 3.
New versus old income tax regime post Budget 2025: The new tax regime starting FY 2025-26 offers tax exemption for earnings up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually. Despite the new regimen's appeal, the old tax regime with strategically structured salary perks like travel reimbursements, meal coupons, and gym memberships still provides substantial tax savings.
A PAC constable from Meerut blamed his inappropriate behavior on sleeplessness from domestic conflicts and disturbing dreams involving his wife, leading to tardiness and misconduct. His explanation, in response to a disciplinary notice, went viral on social media. An inquiry has been ordered to verify the constable's claims and investigate the letter's leak.
In Bihar’s Katihar district, a boat carrying 17 passengers capsized in the Ganga, leaving three dead and four missing. Ten passengers managed to swim to safety or were rescued. A search operation is ongoing for the missing, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident. Further details are awaited.
The recent CAG audit report highlights significant problems in Delhi's healthcare system, including staff shortages, infrastructure issues, and financial mismanagement. Additionally, essential medicines and regulatory compliance are lacking, severely impacting patient care and hospital operations.