The NIA arrested two absconders, Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh and Talha Khan, at Mumbai airport upon their arrival from Jakarta. They are key members of an ISIS sleeper module involved in fabricating IEDs in Pune back in 2023.
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England all-rounder Moeen Ali revealed his parents were near the area of India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He recounted the experience of the IPL being halted amidst escalating tensions, creating uncertainty and concern among players about potential war and travel disruptions. Moeen highlighted the difficulty of discerning truth from news outlets during the crisis.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Operation Sindoor successfully dismantled terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's denial of harboring terrorism. Indian forces penetrated deep into Pakistani territory, obliterating terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam attack. The operation, enabled by strong political will and military precision, sent a clear message that terrorism and trade cannot coexist.
In a recent press conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested Israel may have killed Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar. He stated that Israel has a plan to defeat Hamas, retrieve hostages, and eliminate Gaza's threat. Mohammad Sinwar, brother of Yahya, has become a key figure in rebuilding Hamas, particularly after his brother's death, solidifying his role despite ongoing conflict.
India's external affairs minister firmly stated that relations with Pakistan will remain bilateral, prioritizing the cessation of cross-border terrorism. He urged Pakistan to hand over terrorists accused of attacking India and dismantle terrorist infrastructure. Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, India indicated it would be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly stops cross-border terrorism.
The Reserve Bank of India's record dividend payout to the government, nearly Rs 2.7 trillion, was primarily driven by substantial dollar sales and foreign exchange gains. The RBI actively intervened in the forex market, becoming a major seller of reserves. Increased earnings from rupee securities also contributed, although tempered by falling G-sec yields.
Donald Trump Jr.'s associate, Gentry Beach, visited Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, promoting potential deals in rare earth minerals, oil & gas, and real estate. He briefed Donald Trump Sr. on Pakistan's potential, leading to meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Beach's activities raise concerns about leveraging connections for financial gain, similar to past controversies involving Trump Jr.
The People's Union USA is spearheading a nationwide boycott of Walmart from May 20-26, protesting the retailer's labor practices and community impact. The group alleges economic corruption and criticizes the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Following the Walmart boycott, Target and McDonald's are slated for similar economic blackouts in June.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a choppy note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 24,650, BSE Sensex was below 81,300.
Yograj Singh voices apprehension over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's potential Test retirements, emphasizing the necessity of their experience for the upcoming series against England. He urges them to reconsider, highlighting the importance of national pride and fan emotions. Yograj also calls on the BCCI to support players during tough times, referencing past instances of abrupt player dismissals.