International
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw fresh ballistic missile tests, according to state media, in another show of force by Pyongyang amid rising regional tensions. The reported launches involved upgraded short-range missiles and came as North Korea continues to expand and publicly demonstrate its military capabilities despite repeated international criticism. Kim Jong Un
Cricket Sports
Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid
South India State News
Nearly 100 employees of a private company in Bengaluru fell ill after eating idli, vada and sambar-rice served at their office canteen, triggering concern over food safety during the summer season. The employees reportedly developed symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, and were taken to private hospitals for treatment. No deaths were reported, […]
International
A fresh protest has erupted in Nepal over the government’s move to strictly enforce customs duty on goods brought in from India if their value exceeds NPR 100. The issue has triggered strong reactions in border regions, especially among communities that depend on small cross-border purchases for daily household needs and local trade. Nepal Protest […]
International
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19 for a three-day state visit, marking his first trip to India as president and placing the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership at the centre of the visit. The visit is expected to focus on political ties, trade, technology cooperation and strategic coordination between […]
Op-Eds Opinion
BrahMos Performance Against HQ-9B in Operation Sindoor Shows Why It Remains India’s Most Reliable Strike Weapon Operation Sindoor was not a symbolic show of force. It was a calibrated strike mission aimed at degrading Pakistan’s military infrastructure after escalating tensions, and it relied heavily on stand-off precision weapons rather than direct airspace penetration.
International
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Islamabad remains committed to advancing regional peace and security during a telephonic conversation held on Sunday. The call came amid continuing tensions in West Asia, with both sides discussing the broader regional situation and recent diplomatic engagement between the two countries.