Alexis Baca

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar faced severe turbulence and a hailstorm. The pilots navigated challenging conditions after encountering bad weather near Pathankot. They were denied permission to deviate from their course. The crew manually flew the aircraft after autopilot disengaged. The plane landed safely in Srinagar with a damaged nose cone.

Pakistani Senator Syed Ali Zafar has urged the government to address the potential water crisis arising from India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. He warned of dire consequences for Pakistan's agriculture and population, heavily reliant on the Indus Basin water. India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance is a response to cross-border terrorism.

Banu Mushtaq becomes the first Kannada author and short story writer to win the International Booker Prize, with translator Deepa Bhasthi — a historic win that amplifies resistance and women’s voices from India

Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's foreign policy under Modi sparked a political row, questioning India's global standing post Operation Sindoor. BJP retaliated, accusing Gandhi of undermining the nation and armed forces. The MEA refuted Gandhi's claim about warning Pakistan before the operation, clarifying it was during the early phase. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

NSA Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Moscow to push for the swift delivery of remaining S-400 systems, potentially ordering more to enhance India's defence capabilities. This visit follows parliamentary delegation's trip and India's Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the effectiveness of Russian-origin defence platforms. India seeks deeper strategic coordination with Russia against terrorism and expects continued support.

India is intensifying its efforts to financially isolate Pakistan, contesting World Bank loans and urging the FATF to reinstate it on the grey list. This follows India's opposition to the IMF bailout, citing concerns about Pakistan's economic history and potential misuse of funds for terrorism.

Following suspension of Indus Waters Treaty by India, China has fast-tracked the construction of a multi-purpose dam in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Can Islamabad ensure safety and security for Chinese workers given past attacks by Pak Taliban?

Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk shifted his focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, reducing his political donations.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, impressed in the IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs in seven innings, including a blazing century. His coach, Ashok Kumar, believes that if Suryavanshi focuses on fitness and fielding, he could be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I team within two years. Ashok Kumar, who coached Suryavanshi at the Bihar U19 and senior men’s teams, believes the youngster has what it takes to be fast-tracked into the senior T20I setup within two years — provided he focuses on fitness and fielding.

The Supreme Court penalized a petitioner for filing a PIL about a protocol breach during Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's Maharashtra visit. The court deemed it a publicity stunt. The issue arose from the absence of top officials at an event honoring Justice Gavai. He had dismissed the matter after officials apologized.