What is Islamic State, and what attacks has it inspired by offshoots and lone wolves?

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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...

Delhi High Court Directs Revision of CLAT 2025 Results The Delhi High Court has ordered the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to revise the CLAT 2025 results for undergraduate courses due to errors identified in four questions. The court has mandated that a revised final list of selected candidates be published within four weeks. This decision underscores the importance of accuracy in the examination process and ensures fairness for all candidates involved. Full Article

The Trump administration has reinstated the SEVIS records of 133 students, including many Indians, following a US district court ruling that mandated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to restore their records retroactively to March 31, 2025. Charles Kuck, representing the students, confirmed their reinstatement, allowing them to continue studying or working under the optional practical training (OPT) program, while the next hearing is scheduled soon. Despite some visa revocations, the plaintiffs argue that SEVIS...