Chetan Kumar Dharmappa

A suicide vehicle-borne IED attack targeted a shuttle train carrying Pakistani military personnel in Balochistan's Quetta, killing at least two dozen and injuring over 100. The Majeed Brigade of the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the fidayeen attack, which destroyed one bogie and caused significant damage.

The 27-year-old was a top commander of the Al Badr terror group. His killing comes amid a string of mysterious targeted attacks in Pakistan, where operatives linked to LeT, Jaish, and other terror groups have been shot dead over the past few years

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new 'America First' visa scheduling system in India, prioritizing business professionals and investors crucial to US economic and strategic interests. This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expedite travel for those contributing to trade and investment, while also emphasizing stricter security screenings for all applicants.

Rohit Sharma expressed his ambition for India to become the undisputed powerhouse of world cricket, citing recent successes across formats and age groups as evidence of strong progress. He also noted the game's evolution, particularly in white-ball cricket, with a more fearless and aggressive batting approach now setting new standards.

An advocate fighting waqf property encroachment cases was fatally run over by an SUV in Hyderabad. His son alleges two city educationists are behind the murder, citing previous threats and attacks. Police have formed special teams to investigate the incident.

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Mark Zuckerberg's goodbye memo to 8,000 fired Meta employees on May 20 doubled as a message to the 70,000 staff still standing. The Meta CEO made two promises: no further company-wide layoffs in 2026, and better communication after weeks of internal anxiety. The memo lands as Meta funnels $125-145 billion into AI infrastructure, shifts 7,000 staff to AI projects, and cancels 6,000 open roles.

India's top companies saw a significant market valuation surge last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains. Despite a volatile trading period, the BSE Sensex managed a modest advance. While several giants added billions, others like Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever experienced notable dips. Analysts point to global optimism and domestic buying as drivers for the market's recovery.