During a diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump lauded Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's leadership, even posing a personal question about his sleep habits. Trump praised MBS for transforming Saudi Arabia into a global business hub, despite facing criticism. He highlighted the strong US-Saudi relationship and the kingdom's economic progress, emphasizing growing economic ties and security cooperation.
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Virat Kohli's recent Test retirement shocked the cricketing world, including his former coach Sarandeep Singh, who revealed Kohli was actively preparing for the upcoming England series and showed no prior indications of stepping down. Singh mentioned Kohli's eagerness to replicate his 2018 success in England, making his sudden exit unexpected, especially with the crucial Test series against England approaching.
Tata Power will bid for Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam in Uttar Pradesh. The company aims to expand its transmission and distribution business. Tata Power currently serves 12.5 million customers and wants to reach 40 million in five years. The company is also awaiting legal clarity on small modular nuclear reactors.
India declared a Pakistani official persona non grata. The official was asked to leave within 24 hours. This action follows a previous expulsion of another Pakistani official earlier in May. Tensions rose after India's counterterror operation and strikes on terror launchpads across Pakistan. Pakistan responded with drone incursions. India then destroyed key Pakistani military installations. A ceasefire was later reached.
The Allahabad High Court has stated that Muslim men can marry more than once if they treat all wives equally, referencing Quranic permission for polygamy under specific conditions. This ruling came during a case involving Furkan, accused of bigamy and rape for marrying without disclosing his existing wife. The court dismissed the charges, acknowledging Muslim law allows multiple wives, and ordered further investigation while protecting Furkan from coercive action.
In a retaliatory move following a terror attack, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, employing BrahMos missiles to cripple Pakistani airbases. The precision strikes, targeting critical infrastructure, effectively paralyzed Pakistan's air defense and strike capabilities.
Shashi Tharoor expressed his sadness over Virat Kohli's unexpected retirement from Test cricket, calling him "immortal in whites." Tharoor reminisced about their meeting and admired Kohli's Test performances, lamenting the absence of a farewell match. Kohli's exit at 36 marks the end of an era, leaving a void as India prepares for the next World Test Championship cycle.
Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah suggested resuming work on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage in Wullar Lake. The project, halted due to Pakistani objections citing the IWT, could enable Jhelum River navigation and boost downstream power generation, especially during winter.
An expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer, identified as an ISI officer, attempted to recruit Indian nationals by targeting visa applicants and their relatives. He aimed to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. This incident follows a pattern of Pakistani intelligence operatives using the high commission for espionage, leading to previous expulsions and staff reductions.
Rajnath Singh has termed Pakistan a rogue nation with nukes. He wants its nuclear arsenal under IAEA watch. Singh says Pakistan's nuclear threats failed to deter India's response to terrorism. He calls Operation Sindoor the biggest action against terrorism. Singh adds that if Pakistan supports terrorism, it will pay a heavier price. He recalls Pakistan's past deception regarding terrorism.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted India cricketer Rohit Sharma at his residence, Varsha, to celebrate the veteran's Test career. The CM conveyed his best wishes to Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket after playing 67 matches.