No more mail, imports or ships from Pak: India slaps slew of bans

Intelligence reports prior to the Pahalgam massacre revealed that terror groups were plotting to attack tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly targeting hotels near Srinagar. Although there were broad alerts regarding potential assaults on tourists, laborers, and pilgrims across various locations, the specific area of Baisaran was not explicitly mentioned in these warnings. This gap in intelligence highlights the challenges in preemptively identifying threats in certain regions, despite the overall concerns for visitor safety...

Pahalgam Attack Aftermath: Long Leaves Cancelled at Ordnance Factories Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, Munitions India Limited (MIL) has cancelled long leaves at most of its 12 ordnance factories, permitting only two-day leaves for the next two months. While some officials state the cancellation is due to missed production targets and global export pressures, others suggest it is related to national security concerns. The Department of Defence Production clarified that...

Summary South African cricket star Kagiso Rabada faces a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug, as confirmed by both the player and Cricket South Africa (CSA). Recently, Rabada left the Indian Premier League citing personal reasons and has expressed regret over the incident. Despite this setback, he remains committed to his career in cricket. Full Article

Sonya Curry and Stephen Curry with his son Canon. Image via: Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Stephen Curry's son, Canon, was visibly frustrated during the Golden State Warriors' 115-107 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on May 2nd. Despite Stephen's strong performance, scoring 29 points and contributing 7 rebounds, the team struggled overall, leading to a disappointing outcome. After the game, Canon hugged his mother, Ayesha, while being consoled by his grandmother,...

Microsoft has regained its title as the world's most valuable company, surpassing Apple with a market capitalization of $3.235 trillion, following strong financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. This shift comes as Apple faces challenges from tariffs under President Trump, which have led to an 18% decline in its share price and anticipated additional costs of $900 million. Nvidia holds the third position with a valuation of $2.76 trillion, as Microsoft's stock continues to benefit...

PM Modi (left) and Tejashwi Yadav NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav urged Prime Minister Modi to review reservation policies after the forthcoming caste census, emphasizing that it is just the initial step towards social justice. He highlighted the importance of using the census data for constituency delimitation and ensuring political representation for marginalized communities. Yadav also called for inclusivity in the private sector, arguing that companies benefiting from public resources should...