Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced criticism for congratulating Donald Trump on X, formerly Twitter, despite a ban on the platform in Pakistan. A community note highlighted Sharif’s alleged use of a VPN to bypass the ban, which the government imposed citing national security concerns and misuse of the platform.
Read MoreQatar has withdrawn from its role as a mediator in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and plans to expel Hamas leaders from Doha. The decision comes after unsuccessful attempts to broker a truce between Hamas and Israel, with Qatar citing a lack of “good faith” negotiations.
Read MoreIran has denied US allegations of an assassination plot against former President Donald Trump. The US Justice Department alleges an Iranian official directed a plan involving surveillance and assassination of Trump in October 2024. The plot also targeted journalist Masih Alinejad. Three men face charges including murder-for-hire and conspiracy.
Read MoreTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended his government’s acceptance of a ₹100 crore donation from the Adani Group for a skills university. Reddy, alongside other Congress leaders, highlighted their states’ welfare schemes, countering BJP’s criticism of Congress’s poll guarantees. They argued that if the BJP could write off large corporate loans, Congress-led states could...
Read MoreRajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore sparked controversy with sexist remarks, suggesting RLP MP Hanuman Beniwal would benefit if his wife, Kanika, lost the Khinvsar bypoll. Rathore implied her loss would allow her to focus on childcare, referencing Beniwal’s social media posts expressing concerns about her potential return to her parents’ home.
Read MoreThree members of a family in Bhagalpur district, India, tragically lost their lives due to asphyxiation inside a septic tank. Punit Yadav slipped into the tank while trying to retrieve a tool, and his wife and a relative also fell in while attempting a rescue. All three succumbed to the toxic fumes before help...
Read MoreThree coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express derailed near Kolkata, causing significant delays but no injuries. Over 1,200 passengers were safely evacuated, and train services resumed after a 12-hour disruption. An investigation is underway, with officials suspecting a possible error in the railway track points.
Read MoreVirat Kohli’s recent form slump has cast a shadow over India’s upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign against Australia. Despite a stellar career record against the Aussies, Kohli’s dwindling Test average and lack of centuries in recent years have raised concerns. However, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting remains optimistic about Kohli’s ability to turn things around...
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