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Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla's sister, admits she still finds it hard to curtsy to her, even after 20 years of Camilla's royal life. Despite relaxed royal customs, curtsying remains common, especially for insiders like Elliot. While she may skip the formality, Elliot's support for Camilla is steadfast, serving as her emotional anchor through recent challenges.

Saikat Chakrabarti, ex-aide to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, will contest against Nancy Pelosi in 2026. He aims for California's 11th Congressional District. Chakrabarti said he respects Pelosi's service but seeks change. He believes the Democratic Party needs fresh ideas. Chakrabarti co-founded Justice Democrats. He aided Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 win. He faced criticism for social media posts. He also drew flak for a T-shirt choice.

Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag advises young IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, cautioning him against complacency. Despite Suryavanshi's impressive debut and lucrative contract, Sehwag stresses the importance of long-term dedication, citing Virat Kohli's enduring career as an example. Sehwag warns that early success doesn't guarantee lasting impact, emphasizing the need for sustained performance and grounded perspective.

When 26 people were methodically executed in Kashmir’s Pahalgam valley — identified by name, religion, and in some cases, their inability to recite Islamic prayers — the global media did what it does best: looked away, chose its words carefully, and reached for the comforting vocabulary of denial. Not terrorism. Not jihad. Just “gunmen,” “militants,” and the ever-useful “tensions.” Because in the moral economy of modern newsrooms, the value of a life — and the weight of a headline — depends on who the victims are, and who the killers pray to.

Melinda Gates addressed criticisms from tech leaders like Elon Musk and MacKenzie Scott regarding her philanthropic endeavors, emphasizing her commitment to impactful work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Pivotal Ventures.

Apple is accelerating its iPhone production shift to India, aiming to manufacture all US-bound iPhones there by 2026 due to US tariffs on Chinese imports. This ambitious plan requires doubling India's current iPhone output.

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka recently shared his insights on navigating the stock market's volatility, drawing a humorous comparison to Bollywood stars. He advised retail investors to view market downturns as opportunities to buy quality stocks at discounted prices.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has taken decisive actions, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Visas for Pakistani nationals are suspended, and the Attari border crossing is closed. The Indian Navy conducted missile tests, and the Air Force launched a major drill.

Pakistan's defence minister admitted to undertaking "dirty work" for the United States and the West for three decades, acknowledging it as a mistake that led to suffering. Following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 deaths, the government responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari ICP, and reducing diplomatic staff.

NSUI district president Om Prakash Naga was arrested and allegedly tortured by police

Uday Krishna Reddy, who hails from a small village in A.P.’s Prakasham District, began his Civils preparation as a Group 2 Telugu medium student in 2015

NCST asks Sundargarh district and Rourkela Steel Plant authorities to submit factual reports

The houses of Asif Sheikh at Tral, Pulwama district, and Adil Thoker in Bijbehara, Anantnag, were razed to the ground apparently using explosives, several media outlets reported in Srinagar.

He directed officials to prepare a separate proposal to repair scattered stone structures, install safety railings, and ensure easy access for tourists

“There’s a heaviness in my chest thinking of the people I passed: the shopkeeper who smiled as he handed me almonds, the little boy chasing sheep near Betaab Valley — will they be okay?”, says Soma Roy who was in Pahalgam only a day before the shooting

Apple plans to shift iPhone assembly for the U.S. market to India by next year, driven by tariff threats and geopolitical risks. This move aims to produce over 60 million iPhones annually in India by 2026, doubling current output. The shift reflects a broader strategy to diversify away from China, with India's government providing incentives to boost electronics manufacturing.

Kerala Governor calls Ramachandran’s killing a ‘murder of humanity’ and an attack against ‘the meaning of India’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Russia's readiness to negotiate with the US on Ukraine, emphasizing that certain elements require further refinement. He defended recent attacks on Ukraine, asserting that they targeted military objectives or civilian sites used by the military.

India’s decision means that it will stop its periodic communication with Pakistan on sharing hydrological data on the Indus rivers, or inform them of infrastructural work on hydro-electric projects in the Western Rivers

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra addressed criticism for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, scheduled for May 2025. He clarified the invitation preceded the Pahalgam attacks and condemned the ensuing hate directed at him and his family. The two-time Olympic medallist emphasised his patriotism and the event's aim to promote Indian sports, stating Nadeem's participation is now impossible.