Lokesh Kuppili

Amid escalating Iran tensions, President Trump expressed uncertainty about attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend in the Bahamas. He joked about facing criticism from the "fake news" regardless of his attendance, citing security concerns and the difficult timing due to international developments.

​Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.

Israel is moving towards elections faster than expected, Netanyahu's coalition is cracking, and polls suggest his bloc is short of a governing majority. Does that mean the end of the road for Israel's longest-serving prime minister?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with Gujarat Titans securing a dominant win, virtually confirming their top-two spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad vie for the other top-two position. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners for the final playoff berth, but Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are still in contention, making the final league matches crucial deciders.

A young woman died after allegedly falling from her in-laws' terrace, with her family claiming she was subjected to severe dowry harassment and physical abuse. Despite their efforts to appease demands, the abuse escalated, leading to her desperate final call for help before her death. Police have arrested her husband and his brother.

It's a tragic story, far more common than society cares to admit, that shows just how little has changed for incest survivors and why they are mostly still left to fight alone

Europe faces a stark warning from Bouygues CEO Olivier Roussat regarding its over-reliance on US technology, particularly in AI and satellite connectivity. He urges the continent to develop its own independent infrastructure, citing risks in these critical future sectors. Roussat emphasized the need for European sovereignty, suggesting alternatives to services like Starlink are essential for technological self-reliance.

A disturbing event unfolded in Hathras district, where a man tragically succumbed to despair and took his life with an unauthorized gun after a morning quarrel with his wife regarding his wake-up time. Just before isolating himself in a room, the 35-year-old expressed to his brother-in-law that their conversation might be the last.