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Geopolitics

Urdu no longer mandatory for J&K revenue services; sparks row

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has proposed amending the recruitment rules for revenu…

Geopolitics

How Israel targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Amal Khalil was killed while reporting on an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a 10-day ceasefire.

Geopolitics

New US exhibition explores power of monuments – with help from Rocky

The Guardian – World · Europe

Statue – one of city’s most popular tourist attractions – on steps of Philadelphia Museum of Art key plank of new showA statue of Sylvester Stallone’s fictiona…

Geopolitics

TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators

The Guardian – World · Europe

Creator card is designed for people making money through TikTok Live, some of whom complain of payment delaysTikTok and Visa have launched a debit card for con…

Geopolitics

US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occuredSign up for the Breaking News US email to get new…

Geopolitics

Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap

BBC News – World · Europe

The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.

Geopolitics

Record! Virat Kohli scripts boundary history, first player to ...

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli has etched his name further in IPL history, becoming the first player to hit 800 fours during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Gujarat T…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s ‘fight’ heads to court on April 27: Key points to know

Times of India – World · India

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman's OpenAI, alleging the company betrayed its founding mission of open-source AI for humanity. Musk claims OpenAI, now a Microsoft …

Geopolitics

'Dropped on nought': Gill reflects on missed Virat Kohli chance after GT defeat

Times of India – World · India

“I mean, when a batsman gets dropped on nought, it's always tough on the fielder. But it's about how you come back in the game. We had our moments. But we were…

Geopolitics

Setback for Trump: US court blocks asylum ban at border

Times of India – World · India

A US appeals court has halted President Trump's order barring asylum access at the southern border. Judges ruled immigration laws permit border asylum applicat…

Geopolitics

China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales

The Hindu – World · India

They prohibit exports of "dual-use items" to the seven named entities or transfers of such items that originated in China by "foreign organisations and individ…

Startups

Jewellery brand Araiya by Aza achieves Rs 10 Cr ARR in first year

Your Story · India

Sub-headline: Araiya by Aza is redefining modern luxury with ethically crafted lab-grown diamond jewellery, achieving a Rs 10 crore ARR in its first year. Blen…

Tech & Startups

Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool

TechCrunch · US

Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages.

Tech & Startups

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps

TechCrunch · US

Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly develop…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: supercharged scams and studying AI healthcare

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. We’re in …

Geopolitics

Departments must communicate better, fire chief tells Tai Po blaze hearing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s fire services chief has acknowledged that better communication with building authorities is needed after an independent committee earlier revealed …

Geopolitics

Turkiye’s Istanbul to host F1 Grand Prix for at least five years from 2027

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The circuit on the Asian side of Istanbul is popular with drivers and fans but last hosted a race in 2021.

Geopolitics

What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.

Geopolitics

US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hegseth says President Trump authorised the navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

LIVE: Real Betis vs Real Madrid – La Liga

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream as Real chase Barcelona.

Geopolitics

PM Sanchez rebuffs US idea of suspending Spain from NATO

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

PM Sanchez responded to reports that the US may suspend Madrid from NATO over its opposition to the war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is …

Geopolitics

The silent power of memes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.

Geopolitics

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Emails and internal memos reveal concerns immigration enforcement is interfering with police workLaw enforcement and local government officials acro…

Geopolitics

Kezia Dugdale, incoming Stonewall chair, says sorry after backlash over JK Rowling remarks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity …

Geopolitics

UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights

The Guardian – World · Europe

Carriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plansPenalties on airlines that cancel UK flights be…

Geopolitics

How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away fr…

Geopolitics

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

The New York Times – World · US

A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.

Geopolitics

RCB bring in Jacob Bethell for Phil Salt - check full playing XI

Times of India – World · India

In a big blow to RCB, their opener Phil Salt was not available for the match due to injury and Jacob Bethell came into the side in his place.

Geopolitics

NFL Trade Rumor: Cowboys eye risky $14 million giants star after slump

Times of India – World · India

The Dallas Cowboys have had a pretty poor run on the field in the last two seasons with just 7 wins and 10 losses both in 2024 and 2025, sparking concern among…

Geopolitics

Sai Sudharsan scripts history vs RCB, becomes fastest batter in IPL to...

Times of India – World · India

The GT opener reached the milestone in just 47 innings, going past Chris Gayle, who had taken 48 innings to get to 2,000 IPL runs.

Geopolitics

RBI revokes Paytm Payments Bank's banking licence

Times of India – World · India

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effective April 24. The central bank cited violations of the Bankin…

Geopolitics

Reliance Industries Q4 results: Net profit falls 12.5%; Jio PAT rises 13%

Times of India – World · India

Reliance Industries' Q4 FY26 net profit declined 12.5% year-on-year to Rs 16,971 crore, impacted by the Middle East crisis affecting its oil and chemicals busi…

Geopolitics

'BJP a party of illiterate goons': Raghav Chadha's old video goes viral after AAP exit

Times of India – World · India

Raghav Chadha, formerly of AAP, has joined the BJP, a party he previously labeled as 'illiterate goons.' Chadha cited AAP's deviation from principles for perso…

Geopolitics

Scary scenes! Delhi Capitals net bowler badly hit, stretchered off in ambulance

Times of India – World · India

A net bowler suffered a serious injury during a practice session at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, just before the IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab K…

Geopolitics

Chaos, confusion & grey zones: The flimsy rules controlling global supply chains

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India, covering national/international news, …

Geopolitics

Patrick Mahomes $325 million valuation shock: Off-field move amid recovery

Times of India – World · India

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, is focused on his recovery from his brutal injuries as his wife, Brittany Mahomes stands by his side thro…

Geopolitics

How Ashok Mittal replaced Raghav Chadha as AAP RS dy leader then joined BJP with him

Times of India – World · India

Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant blow as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Ashok Kumar Mittal and several other MPs, including Raghav Chadha, defect to the Bharatiy…

Geopolitics

'700-800 run banaye, phir bhi drop': Pakistan star's outburst on live TV - WATCH

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan batter Khushdil Shah, after a match-winning 44 not out in the PSL, voiced his frustration over his exclusion from the national team. He highlighted hi…

Geopolitics

Nasa’s ‘human computer’: Meet the woman who calculated future of spaceflight

Times of India – World · India

Annie Easley began as a ‘human computer’, performing complex calculations by hand before electronic systems took over. She later became a programmer at NASA, c…

Geopolitics

Virat Kohli eyes history vs GT, likely to become only player in IPL history to...

Times of India – World · India

Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history with 8,908 runs, needs 92 more to reach the 9,000-run mark. He has played 273 matches so far, scoring eight centur…

Geopolitics

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

The Hindu – World · India

The decision adds ⁠roughly three months to the existing waiver that was set to expire on May ​17, enabling foreign-flagged vessels ‌to move commodities between…

Tech & Startups

The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps

Wired · Global

A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.

Tech & Startups

They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years

Wired · Global

Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even s…

Tech & Startups

The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)

Wired · Global

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

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