Times of India

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty is paramount.

Pradhan orders crackdown on misinformation networks; security and intelligence agencies asked to ensure foolproof conduct

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni used the Hindi phrase 'parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai' to describe the growing India-Italy ties, emphasizing hard work as key to success. The two nations upgraded their bilateral relations to a Special Strategic Partnership, unveiling a Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-2029, aiming for a 20 billion euro trade target.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Cubans on their Independence Day, highlighting severe hardships and blaming the communist leadership, particularly the military conglomerate GAESA, for plundering billions. Rubio offered a new path with $100 million in aid, to be distributed via trusted charities, not GAESA, contrasting elite wealth with public suffering.

Despite gifting $7.1 billion in 2025, MacKenzie Scott was excluded from the Chronicle of Philanthropy's top donor list. Her substantial donations, exceeding Jeff Bezos' lifetime giving, were overlooked due to a lack of public details about Yield Giving's operations. Scott prioritizes private, impactful giving over public recognition.

Salman Agha was officially reprimanded by the ICC for hitting an advertising board with his bat after his dismissal during Pakistan’s second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet. He received one demerit point, his second offence in 24 months. Pakistan also suffered a 78-run defeat as Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 series sweep.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged state governments to prohibit namaz on roads, citing constitutional and judicial directives. The organization also called on religious leaders to encourage adherence to the law, warning against practices that disrupt public life and traffic. This appeal comes amidst increased administrative scrutiny of public prayers ahead of Eid.

Actor Pushkar Jog has come forward to address swirling rumors about Alia Bhatt being overlooked by photographers at Cannes. According to Jog, who was present to witness the event firsthand, the alleged neglect stemmed from the hectic nature of the festival, where photographers are often confined to designated spots.

The evolution of legal perception in India now includes the recognition of live-in relationships, offering vital protections primarily for women and their children. While these arrangements differ from traditional marriages, they present avenues for victims of domestic violence to seek help, ensure maintenance support, and affirm the legitimacy of their children.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in leaked audio from an April 30 all-hands meeting, confirmed the company is tracking employee keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen activity to train its AI models—and admitted Meta deliberately withheld details to protect its competitive edge. The audio, obtained by More Perfect Union, reveals Zuckerberg justified the surveillance by saying Meta employees are smarter than outside contractors. The disclosure came days before Meta began laying off 8,000 workers.

Operation Epic Fury, initiated under the leadership of Donald Trump, saw the U.S. military suffer grave losses, with 42 aircraft—comprising fighter jets and drones—sustaining damage or being lost entirely. This aggressive strike prompted swift and vigorous reprisal from Iran, bringing the region to a boiling point.

The widespread online attention surrounding the gift exchange seemingly led to speculative activity in the stock, despite there being no business link between the company and the confectionery brand. In fact, Parle Products is not a listed company.