If the first leak was a lapse, the second looks like a pattern. And patterns — especially those that risk lives — are rarely tolerated long in Washington, even in a Trump-led administration where loyalty often trumps protocol.
In a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Anantnag district, several tourists were injured, prompting immediate deployment of security forces. BJP leader Ravinder Raina blamed Pakistani terrorists for the attack, while former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the violence and called for a thorough investigation and security improvements to prevent future incidents.
Growing marijuana popularity, fueled by perceived medicinal benefits, faces scrutiny due to links with severe health risks. A recent study reveals a concerning association between cannabis-related medical emergencies and an increased risk of dementia within five years. While medical marijuana has potential benefits, its psychoactive effects and the risk of cannabis use disorder raise concerns about its overall safety.
Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis met Hussain Sajwani at the White House. Sajwani shared the photo on social media. Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties, planned to invest $20 billion in US data centers. Donald Trump praised the investment at Mar-a-Lago. Sajwani mentioned developing data centers across Arizona, Texas, and Michigan.
Delhi vehicle owners, take note! The Transport Department warns that lacking a fuel-based colour-coded sticker could result in a fine. This initiative, mandated by the Supreme Court and part of pollution control efforts, requires all vehicles in Delhi to display these chromium-based hologram stickers. These stickers help authorities quickly identify fuel types.
Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and destroyed vital equipment for rubble clearance. Separate strikes in Lebanon led to two fatalities. The ongoing Israeli offensive has devastated Gaza, raising concerns about reconstruction, amidst shortages of essential equipment and restricted imports.
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas is set to testify in the Google antitrust case, advocating for increased consumer choice on Android devices. While opposing the breakup of Google, particularly Chrome, Srinivas believes Android should allow users to select their default search engine and voice assistant.
Air India is considering acquiring Boeing aircraft initially meant for Chinese airlines, capitalizing on trade tensions between the US and China. Air India aims to bolster its transformation efforts with these additional aircraft.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024. Shakti Dubey has topped the list of 1009 recommended candidates. The result includes appointments to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and Central Services (Group A and B). A reserve list of 230 candidates has also been maintained. The result, released in April 2025, includes category-wise and disability-wise details, with full marks expected to be available on the UPSC website soon.
Amit Mishra, the former Indian spinner, has refuted media reports alleging his involvement in a domestic violence and dowry harassment case filed by his wife. He dismissed the accusations, including demands for compensation and dowry, as incorrect and warned of legal action against using his image in unrelated stories.
