In a historic moment for the Indian armed forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune is set to graduate its first batch of 17 women cadets on May 30. Cadet Ishita Sharma, along with her peers, will mark this milestone after three years of rigorous training.
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In Emaneswaram village, a 20-year-old man, reportedly suffering from bipolar disorder, tragically beheaded his two-year-old niece. The horrifying incident occurred while the child was playing near her home; the accused then threw her head into a nearby pond. Authorities apprehended the suspect, who is currently in custody and undergoing questioning, while also receiving medical and legal support.
Amidst escalating tensions with the U.S. administration, Apple is reportedly planning to significantly ramp up iPhone production in India. A Wall Street analyst predicts that by fall 2025, up to 65% of iPhones could be manufactured in India. Despite pressure from President Trump to shift production to the U.S.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future misadventures would result in the destruction of the "terrorist state" by Indian armed forces. He highlighted the bravery displayed during "Operation Sindoor" following the Pahalgam terror attack and vowed to eliminate terrorism from J&K, ensuring equal punishment for terrorists and their supporters.
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old Mumbai opener, has been appointed as the captain of the India U-19 team for their upcoming tour of England, which includes a series of one-day and multi-day matches.
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to prevent international students from enrolling at Harvard. This is another legal setback for the administration. The court wants to maintain the current situation while considering a final ruling. Harvard says many foreign students, including 800 from India, are uncertain about their future. Some are transferring, and others are delaying enrollment.
Travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, known as Travel with Joe, faces espionage charges for Pakistan, raising concerns due to her extensive international travel. Records show visits to Dubai, Kathmandu, and Kashmir in January, followed by Pakistan in March and Indonesia in May.
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In a distressing incident, a family of seven from Dehradun was found dead in a car in Panchkula, suspected to be a suicide pact. Preliminary investigations suggest heavy debt drove the family, including Praveen Mittal, his parents, wife, and three children, to take this extreme step.