Archana Iyerr

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating India's readiness to conduct strikes within Pakistani territory in response to terrorist provocations. This declaration follows recent Indian military actions, including 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror camps after a deadly attack in Pahalgam.

A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, including the student perpetrator. Authorities suspect the gunman took his own life after the attack at BORG Dreierschützengasse school. A disturbing video capturing the sounds of gunfire has surfaced, prompting widespread shock and grief across Europe, with officials expressing condolences and emphasizing the need for school safety.

Bilateral ties soured after Justin Trudeau alleged India’s involvement in the assassination of a Khalistani leader. However, his successor, Mark Carney, seems to be prioritising international diplomacy over internal political concerns

The US embassy in India has firmly stated its stance against illegal immigration, emphasizing that visa abuse and violation of US laws will not be tolerated. This announcement follows an incident at Newark Airport where an Indian student was allegedly handcuffed and deported, sparking outrage.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, missing for over two weeks, was found at a UP dhaba and arrested in connection with her husband Raja's murder during their honeymoon. Police allege she plotted the crime with lover Raj Kushwaha. While Sonam denies killing Raja, her silence on key details and missing jewellery deepen suspicion. Both families have demanded a CBI probe.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union government's "callousness" regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the BJP of politicizing the armed forces' valor. She questioned the absence of security personnel at the attack site while praising the forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor.

Once valued at $1.5 billion, the Microsoft-backed Builder.ai was supposed to make app-building “as easy as ordering a pizza”. But then, it was alleged that its “AI” was fake. And eventually, it was said, so were its revenues

ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot by OpenAI, faced a major global disruption. Users across India, the US, and the UK reported issues with the web, app, login, and APIs. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, citing elevated error rates and latency. Services like APIs, ChatGPT, and Sora were affected. The company is investigating the cause of the degraded performance.

A school shooting in Graz, Austria, at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The suspected shooter, believed to be a student, reportedly died by suicide in a school toilet. Police responded swiftly to the scene, with special forces and emergency units deployed, and are currently investigating the incident.

Deepika Padukone celebrated her father, Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday, by announcing a significant expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB). The initiative has established over 75 coaching centers across 18 Indian cities, aiming to make badminton accessible to all. ​​​Ranveer Singh, reacting to the announcement, dropped a heart emoji in the comments section.