During Ramzan, Pakistan saw its highest number of militant attacks in a decade, totaling 84 incidents compared to 26 last year, as reported by think tanks. The escalation follows the Pakistani Taliban's ceasefire withdrawal and the Baloch Liberation Army's increased activities.
Related news
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was below 76,200, Nifty50 was near 23,000.
Haliey Welch, known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, faced backlash after her cryptocurrency, $HAWK token, collapsed, losing over 90% of its value. Addressing the situation in a podcast, Welch expressed regret and revealed she was misled. Her boyfriend also lost money, highlighting personal impacts. Despite accusations, Welch denies orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme.
A woman named Neha in Greater Noida was allegedly strangled to death by her father and brother for marrying someone from a different caste. They cremated her body swiftly. Neha's husband, Suraj, alerted the police after learning about her death. The father and brother were arrested following the confession. An FIR has been registered for murder.
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan accuses Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Rs 33.66 crore of public funds to renovate his official residence during the pandemic, as per a CAG report. The scandal, which includes extravagant expenses, is expected to impact the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
Tom Brady, nearing the end of his first year in a $375 million, 10-year contract with Fox Sports, might step away from his broadcasting role due to his numerous business ventures. Experts predict he could focus on NFL ownership and his production company, rather than completing his contract with Fox.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected unopposed as BCCI secretary and treasurer, succeeding Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar. Shah vacated the secretary post to become ICC chairman, and Shelar became a cabinet minister. Saikia was previously joint secretary and had handled the secretary's duties since December 1. No voting was required for these uncontested posts.
The state's first Budget after Mahayuti govt's win reveals a record-high debt of Rs 9.3 lakh crore and a revenue deficit of Rs 45,891 crore for 2025-26. No new major schemes are introduced, focusing instead on existing ones. Local body poll budget allocations have increased, and new taxes are proposed to generate Rs 1,125 crore revenue.
The Trump administration released over 31,000 pages of classified documents regarding JFK's assassination, shedding light on key Cold War dynamics, Oswald's movements, and continued intelligence community activities. Most historians believe these documents, though intriguing, won't drastically alter the well-entrenched narratives but will spark intense scrutiny and debate.
US President Donald Trump softened his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing respect ahead of their meeting. This follows Trump's earlier labeling of Zelenskyy as a 'dictator.' The meeting will focus on a proposed mining rights deal, which involves sharing Ukraine’s mineral wealth with the US as compensation for military aid.
Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, defended the cricketer for not observing 'Roza' during Ramadan while playing for India, calling criticism 'shameful.' Shami faced backlash from All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Bareilvi, but was supported by other clerics, who stated that players are exempt from fasting during travel or illness as per the Quran.