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India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism'

South Asia, India News | Notifying Pakistan about the decision of halting Indus Waters Treaty, India has highlighted Pakistan's "sustained cross-border terrorism targetting J&K."

Russia and China join hands to build lunar research station by 2035  |

China and Russia are planning to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power their joint lunar research station. China aims to become a major space power and land astronauts on the moon by 2030.

'What a rotten age': Mourners take smiling selfies with Pope Francis' body in casket, triggers outrage

"Fury at ‘disrespectful’ mourners taking selfies with the pope’s corpse as the faithful line up to pay their respects," one Instagram user wrote. WORLD

IPL 2025: RCB break winless streak at Chinnaswamy Stadium as final over heartbreak continues for RR

India News | Sports: RCB finally broken their losing streak at their home ground of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after they beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs in the IPL.

Secret Chinese shipyard builds boats for Australian navy

#Gravitas A Dutch company awarded a contract to supply tugboats for the Australian Royal Navy, secretly outsourced its construction to a Chinese shipyard, without disclosing this to the Australian government.

India issues clarification on visas to Hindu Pakistanis, tells its nationals in Pakistan "to return at the earliest"

South Asia, India News | A day after announcing series of measures against Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, India's MEA has asked its citizens in the neighbouring country to return as soon as possible.

Zelensky, Trump clash over US's u-turn on 2014 Crimea annexation by Russia

Donald Trump has blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for the failure to end the war, accusing him of refusing a deal that would essentially recognise the 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimea by Russia.

FIA Asia Pacific Championship: Harikrishan Wadia, Kunal Kashyap to headline latest edition

Sports: Harkrishan Wadia and Kunal Kashyap are set to headline the latest edition of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), scheduled from April 25 to 27 in Chennai.

In Pics | Attari-Wagah flag-lowering ceremony: Story of India-Pakistan border event
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India has announced scaling down of the flag-lowering ceremony also known as the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony. Here's everything you need to know about the Attari-Wagah border event

Split threat over catholic church in Pope elections

#GRAVITAS | As all eyes are on the Vatican City on who the next pope will be, there's a crisis looming that of Pope Francis' death potentially dividing the Catholic church between Liberals and Conservatives. Watch this video to find out more.

Hamas 'sons of dogs' says Palestinian authority President, demands hostage release

In a televised speech from the West Bank, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called Hamas "sons of dogs" and accused them of handing Israel "free excuses" to continue its bombardment of Gaza. Abbas demanded Hamas release all remaining Israeli hostages, calling their captivity Israel’s primary justification for continuing what he described as "genocide" in Gaza.

Iran fortifies nuclear sites amid US tensions

#Gravitas Iran has fortified and beefed up its security around its nuclear facilities, amidst looming threat of potential American and Israeli attacks. And just days before the U.S. and Iran prepare to hold a third round of talks this weekend on Tehran's nuclear program.

Has Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Munir launched the next jihad?

By now, everyone's heard the chilling words of Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, who remarked last week that "Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein" and the even more incendiary "Hindus and Muslims are two separate nations, different in every way." These words have come back to the spotlight in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Was it sparked by Munir’s speech? Was it a provocation or a signal of things to come?

Trump to be interviewed by Atlantic editor—guy added to Houthi group chat. How will he handle Signalgate questions?

Trump said he will meet Goldberg, person responsible for "fictional stories about me, including the made-up HOAX on “Suckers and Losers” and, SignalGate." WORLD

6 Batters with Most 50-Plus Scores Batting First in T20s

Cricket | World: Sports Most 50-plus Scores Batting First in T20s ft Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Babar Azam, Chris Gayle, David Warner and IPL.

Pahalgam attack: Anti-India rant from Pakistan's army chief in Dubai resounds

As India mourns the Pahalgam terror attack, there are heartwarming stories of bravery and humanity that are also surfacing from Jammu and Kashmir. The local youth in the Union territory have become the first responders after the attack killed 27 people and wounded several others. Watch this for more details!

Pahalgam attack further strains India-Pakistan cricketing relations

As India mourns the Pahalgam terror attack, there are heartwarming stories of bravery and humanity that are also surfacing from Jammu and Kashmir. The local youth in the Union territory have become the first responders after the attack killed 27 people and wounded several others. Watch this for more details!

Pahalgam terror attack: Indian airlines issue travel advisories after Pakistan announces closure of airspace

The move has impacted the Indian airlines, with longer flight durations and higher fuel burn for international flights taking off from North India. This can also lead to a hike in airfares for Indians. India news

Protesters demand: Bring Pahalgam attack perpetrators to justice

As India mourns the Pahalgam terror attack, there are heartwarming stories of bravery and humanity that are also surfacing from Jammu and Kashmir. The local youth in the Union territory have become the first responders after the attack killed 27 people and wounded several others. Watch this for more details!