BSE and NSE have blocked these users from accessing their websites; ‘Based on …,’ says BSE spokesperson

Amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions, BSE and NSE have restricted international access to their websites as a cyber security precaution. This action follows a cybersecurity alert from CERT-In, warning of potential cyber threats targeting India’s BFSI sector. BSE has also advised market participants to strengthen their defenses against cyber-attacks.

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Payback for Pahalgam: How India intercepted Pakistan drones, missiles and hit back

India’s air defence systems, crucial for protecting against aerial threats, include the S-400, Barak-8, and Akash missiles. Pakistan, heavily reliant on Chinese arms, has inducted HQ-9 series long-range surface-to-air missiles. The Harpy drone, an Israeli-made loitering munition, can target enemy air defences autonomously by detecting radar emissions, posing a threat to these systems.

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Blackouts, sirens & Pak’s failed drone attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terrorist camps in response to the Pahalgam attack, neutralizing over 100 terrorists. Pakistan retaliates with drone and missile strikes, prompting India to counter-attack key military bases. Blackouts, curfews, and air raid warnings grip the region, with the IPL suspended amidst the ongoing conflict.

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IPL 2025 suspended for one week with immediate effect, confirm BCCI

The BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for one week, effective immediately, due to recent events. This decision, impacting matches like Lucknow Super Giants versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru, follows concerns from franchisees, broadcasters, and sponsors. The board expressed solidarity with the nation, armed forces, and the government amidst ongoing challenges, prioritising national interest above all else.

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Bill Gates says Elon Musk is killing the world’s poorest children

Bill Gates has accused Elon Musk of endangering the lives of the world’s poorest children. Gates criticized Musk’s decision to shut down USAID through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he claims has led to life-saving aid expiring and increased cases of diseases like HIV. Gates also highlighted Musk’s cancellation of hospital grants, impacting…

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Xi in Moscow: China’s role in Russia’s economic survival

President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow for Russia’s Victory Day Parade underscores the deepening ties between China and Russia amidst Western sanctions. As Russia’s economic lifeline, China’s support props up Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, with bilateral trade soaring. While challenges remain, such as US secondary sanctions, the partnership solidifies China’s dominance as Russia aligns…

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