The Gem Who Refuses to Hide
A Star Who Plays the Ball, Not the Bowler In a tournament often defined by reputations, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has chosen simplicity over intimidation. Facing elite names like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood, the young Rajasthan Royals opener summed up his mindset with clarity — focus on the ball, not the
IBM Settles DOJ Probe with $17M Payment Over Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve a US Justice Department investigation under the False Claims Act, accused of anti-discrimination violations in federal contracts through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Allegations Against IBM The DOJ claimed IBM falsely certified compliance while using a “diversity modifier” linking executive
Markets Shake Off War and Inflation Fears, Rally on Ceasefire Hopes
Indian and global equities are rebounding sharply despite lingering West Asia conflict risks and elevated inflation, with investors betting on de-escalation and steady supply chains. The Sensex surged over 800 points Friday to reclaim 77,000+ while Nifty crossed 24,000, unlocking ₹5 lakh crore in market cap, fueled by US-Iran truce
US Leaders Grill Tech CEOs on AI Security Ahead of Anthropic’s Mythos Launch
Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with top tech executives last week to probe AI model vulnerabilities and cyber defense strategies, just before Anthropic unveiled its powerful Mythos AI amid safety concerns. The closed-door session included Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai,
Iran’s Ghalibaf Signals Deal Readiness Despite US Distrust Ahead of Islamabad Talks
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Tehran holds “goodwill but no trust” toward the United States as both nations gear up for ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, setting preconditions like a Lebanon truce and release of frozen assets. Ghalibaf, leading a delegation with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, arrived Friday
Jaishankar Heads to UAE to Bolster India’s Gulf Energy Ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the UAE on April 11-12, 2026, capping a multi-nation tour focused on securing energy supplies amid West Asia’s fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The trip follows Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s Qatar visit, reflecting PM Modi’s directive to deepen Gulf partnerships as
Allahabad HC Judge Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Scandal Probe
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court resigned on April 9, exactly a year after firefighters discovered stacks of burnt cash at his official Delhi residence, prompting impeachment proceedings. The incident unfolded March 14, 2025, during a fire at his Lutyens’ Bungalow while serving as a Delhi HC judge;
Trump Vows Strait of Hormuz Reopening ‘With or Without Iran’ Ahead of Pakistan Talks
US President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” issuing a stark warning to Tehran as Vice President JD Vance leads ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan’s capital. Trump, speaking to reporters Friday, emphasized Iran’s military defeat—claiming its Navy, Air Force, anti-aircraft systems, and leaders decimated—insisting
West Asia Conflict: Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Tested by Lebanon Escalation
The US-Iran ceasefire, now on day 3 of a two-week truce announced by President Trump, faces mounting pressure as Israeli strikes on Lebanon intensify, killing over 200 and injuring 1,000 in the deadliest phase yet. Israel targeted Hezbollah in Beirut and southern Lebanon, destroying infrastructure and confirming a senior operative’s
Air India Mumbai-Bengaluru Flight Returns Safely After PAN-PAN Call
Mumbai, April 10, 2026 – An Air India Airbus A320neo (AI 2812) en route from Mumbai to Bengaluru made an emergency return landing Thursday after issuing a “PAN-PAN” urgency call due to a suspected engine snag just 20 minutes post-takeoff. The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 2:15 AM—delayed
