Here's how US is countering Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

Sunil Gavaskar’s playful moments with IPL robot dog Champak (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A video featuring cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar interacting playfully with the Indian Premier League's robot dog, Champak, has gone viral. The clip, recorded at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium before a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, showcases the 75-year-old Gavaskar playing with the dog, which has garnered attention for its name reminiscent of a popular character from the show "Taarak Mehta Ka...

In Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists attacked near Pahalgam. Twenty-eight people died in the assault. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack happened during US Vice President JD Vance’s India visit. Attackers demanded victims recite Islamic verses. Some survived by reciting the kalma. Pakistan's military posture and mineral ambitions are under scrutiny. On April 22, 2025, terrorists from The Resistance Front attacked a tourist site in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 28 people,...

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SummaryPakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has declined Neeraj Chopra's invitation to compete in the NC Classic event in Bengaluru on May 24 due to a scheduling conflict with his training for the Asian Athletics Championships in Korea. Nadeem expressed gratitude for the invitation but is focused on the competition in Gumi, Korea, from May 27 to 31. The inaugural event has attracted several international stars, including Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler, and aims to bring...

The Indian government has withheld access to the Pakistan government's Twitter account following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in 26 tourist deaths and 20 injuries. The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, prompting India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and restrict Pakistani nationals' travel under the SAARC visa exemption scheme. Political reactions included expressions of sorrow from notable figures, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on...

Tesla investors reacted positively after CEO Elon Musk announced he would redirect his focus back to the company, following a significant profit drop and revenue decline. Musk stated he would spend more time on Tesla starting in May, which contributed to an 8% surge in shares, despite the company reporting a 71% profit decline and a 9% revenue drop in the first quarter. While analysts noted the urgency of Musk's commitment, they expressed concerns over...