Elderly woman dies, 22 hospitalised after fire in residential building in Ahmedabad

Pakistan police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed 69 terrorists associated with the banned TTP outfit from January to March, resulting in the loss of 26 policemen. The TTP, similar to the Afghan Taliban, escalated terror activities after ending a ceasefire in November 2022, with 31 injuries in gunbattles and numerous attacks on police installations reported during this period. The province faced 29 attacks in January, 24 in February, and 15 till mid-March, including assaults on...

Recent layoffs in the IT sector are disrupting job security in top tech firms, driven by economic uncertainties and a push for efficiency. A viral Reddit post shed light on harsh realities faced by professionals across Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, highlighting the trend of permanent role eliminations and aggressive cost-cutting measures. AI, outsourcing, and oversaturation in the job market are major concerns, with professionals worldwide struggling to secure employment amid a changing landscape. Full Article

Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians in Gaza, prompting Hamas to fire rockets at Israel. The Israeli military imposed a blockade on northern Gaza and launched a ground operation near Beit Lahiya. The Trump administration backed Israel, as more than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in the conflict. Full Article

The curfew in Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police stations in Nagpur was lifted after violent protests erupted over demands to remove Aurangzeb's grave, with 91 arrests made. Restrictions in other areas have been eased, while the Cyber Cell is investigating social media involvement. Rumors of a desecrated grave led to large-scale demonstrations and arrests, with MDP leader Faheem Khan facing charges in a cybercrime case. Full Article

A Russian military plane violated South Korea's air defence zone without notice, prompting South Korea's defence ministry to express concern. This incident marked the eighth time Russian warplanes had entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone in a recent span of time. Despite South Korea's complaint to Russia's military attache, Moscow does not acknowledge South Korea's air defence zone. Full Article

In response to demands for the return of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power, Israel carried out intense bombing raids on Gaza and initiated ground operations, breaking a period of relative calm. The airstrikes resulted in over 400 casualties, with additional deaths reported near Khan Yunis. Israeli military forces also resumed ground operations in central and southern Gaza to bolster security measures and create a buffer zone between different regions, escalating the conflict...