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New Delhi, India: India and Pakistan have accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement just hours after both nations announced they had reached a deal to halt military strikes. The ceasefire followed four days of intense cross-border conflict, which was the worst military confrontation between the two countries in decades. The fighting began when India targeted sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam last month, an attack that Pakistan denied involvement in. https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1921261160780701752 US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on his Truth Social platform, stating it had been brokered by…

Mumbai, India: Indian cricket fans were left stunned as Rohit Sharma, India’s Test captain and one of its most experienced openers, announced his abrupt retirement from Test cricket. Sharma’s decision, made public through a low-key Instagram post, comes just weeks before India embarks on a crucial five-match Test series in England, a country where India has not won a Test series since 2007. Sharma’s exit leaves a significant leadership and strategic vacuum in the Indian Test squad. At 38, the veteran batter’s form in the longest format had been waning. In his last six Test matches, three each against New…

New Delhi, India / Islamabad, Pakistan: The Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan has spanned more than seven decades, with both nuclear-armed nations fighting two wars and several smaller conflicts over the disputed region. From the beginning The issue dates back to 1947 when India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain, and the Muslim-majority region of Kashmir became a contested area. Maharaja Hari Singh, the region’s ruler, initially sought independence but later chose to accede to India in October 1947 in exchange for military help against Pakistani tribesmen. This decision led to the first war between India and Pakistan. The…

Vatican City: Leaders of nations and religious communities worldwide have extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as Robert Prevost becomes the first North American to lead the Catholic Church. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV is widely regarded as a reform-minded figure. He spent many years serving as a missionary in Peru, where his pastoral work earned him widespread respect. Prevost was later appointed archbishop in the South American country before his elevation to the papacy. The election of an American pope has drawn significant attention, with US President Donald Trump calling…

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with the Victory Day parade in Moscow. The truce aligns with Russia’s elaborate celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. The parade at the Red Square in Moscow has sparked widespread skepticism, as the timing of the ceasefire coincides directly with the build-up to the grand celebrations. The high-profile event is expected to feature a massive military display and will be attended by more than two dozen world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1920382398690161041 Other prominent attendees include the presidents of Brazil,…

 Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he will decide on how the United States refers to the ‘Persian Gulf’ during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that he expected his hosts to ask about the name the US uses for the waterway during his first Middle East trip since regaining the presidency. In response to a question, Trump said that, “I’ll have to make a decision,” and added that he did not want to hurt anyone’s feelings. He expressed uncertainty about…

London: In a bid to address ongoing labour shortages and frequent train cancellations, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that 18-year-olds will now be eligible to become train drivers. Previously, the minimum age to begin a career in the railways was 20. This decision is particularly relevant as 87 percent of night-before cancellations are attributed to driver unavailability, with several operators depending on drivers to work extra shifts voluntarily. The UK rail industry faces a looming crisis as the average age of a train driver is currently 48, and with 30 percent of drivers expected to reach retirement…

New Delhi: India has launched Operation Sindoor, a series of missile strikes on nine targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The explosions were so powerful they woke up residents, and the strikes were a direct response to the deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam last month. India claims it has evidence implicating Pakistan-based terrorists in the attack, although Pakistan denies any involvement. Pakistan, in retaliation, says it has targeted six Indian locations and claims to have downed five Indian fighter jets, a statement that India has yet to confirm. https://twitter.com/BJP4India/status/1919985385406661087 Additionally, India reports that at least 10 civilians…

London:  UK-based food delivery firm Deliveroo has agreed to be taken over by US giant DoorDash, in a move set to mark a major shift in the company’s journey and leadership structure, while also offering significant rewards to its staff and executives. The deal valued at £2.9 billion ($3.6 billion) includes a £172 million ($215 million) payout for Deliveroo’s co-founder and CEO Will Shu, based on his 6.4 percent stake in the company. and a £65 million ($81 million) share bonus for Deliveroo staff. The company’s board recommended the offer, priced at 180p per share to shareholders after receiving it…

London: On the eve of his 99th birthday, Sir David Attenborough is launching what he describes as one of the most significant works of his life, Ocean, a feature-length documentary he hopes will play a pivotal role in protecting marine biodiversity and addressing climate change. The renowned broadcaster and natural historian believes that, after nearly a century on Earth, he has understood that the ocean, not land is the most crucial ecosystem for sustaining life. “Ocean is the planet’s life support system and humanity’s greatest ally against climate catastrophe,” the film argues. It warns that the oceans are at a…