The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reportedly called out Pakistan and posed pointed questions about the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, at its closed session amid growing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad,

The members criticized Islamabad and questioned whether Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba was involved in the 26-person Pahalgam attack.

Reports indicated that the meeting failed terribly, despite Pakistan’s assertion that it mostly served and accomplished the UNSC’s goals.

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, called the conference and asserted that his nation had nothing to do with the terror incident.

The UNSC members called for communication and restraint to resolve the concerns, despite the fact that the session was a closed meeting with no official recordings.

“The Security Council is always helpful in such efforts” to de-escalate, UNSC President Evangelos Sekeris told reporters following the meeting on Monday. The Council is in charge of that. The conference was beneficial and productive. The meeting’s activities are confidential and lack official documentation because it was a closed session.

Everyone wants de-escalation, according to Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari, who briefed the meeting. “We hope for de-escalation,” stated Anna Evstigneeva, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative, who was present at the meeting.

The situation is reaching a “boiling point,” according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who urged the two nations to “step back from the brink.”

“It is also essential — especially at this critical hour — to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control,” he stated.

“I understand the raw feelings following the awful terror attack,” he remarked, condemning “strongly” the terrorist massacre that killed 26 people in Pahalgam last month.

Notably, the terrorist incident, which claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepalese national, was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a branch of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Despite the global concerns, the Indian economy is still growing at a rapid rate, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran.

Speaking at a gathering at Ashoka University, Nageswaran stated, “In spite of the difficult international climate, India’s economy is doing well. The ultimate FY25 number won’t be known until May, but based on current data, we appear to be making good progress.

Priority areas for the nation, according to the Chief Economic Advisor, are energy affordability and the creation of jobs during the energy transition due to the growth of manufacturing and small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, he said, the nation’s workforce’s education, skill development, and artificial intelligence would propel growth.

As the nation progresses, he emphasized the necessity to pursue inclusive growth while preserving macroeconomic stability, which includes controlling inflation. In his speech, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery emphasized India’s long-term goal of becoming a high-income, developed nation by 2047.

“I think it’s an amazing accomplishment that India has maintained a steady yearly growth rate of 6.5% for the past thirty years. It demonstrates India’s institutional maturity as well as its institutional agility,” he remarked.

According to Bery, the unrest throughout the world may present India with chances. He emphasized how India might use its demographic dividend, technological advancements, and changing geopolitics to boost its economy. According to an IMF assessment published last month, India’s economy is still expanding at the quickest rate in the world and is the only nation predicted to grow by more than 6% over the next two years.

“Our April 2025 World Economic Outlook projects significantly weaker global growth at 2.8% for 2025 with growth downgrades for 127 countries making up 86% of world GDP,” stated Gita Gopinath, chief economist at the IMF.

Nonetheless, the outlook report predicted that the Indian economy will expand by 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, more than two percentage points faster than the second-ranked China’s economic growth projection of 4.2% in 2025 and 4.6% in 2026.

According to an IMF report, the US, which started the global tariff crisis, is predicted to see its GDP growth slow to 1.8% this year and then drop even further to 1.7% in 2026.

India’s steadfast determination to take tough action against terrorism and its supporters was reiterated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Following the horrifying terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which claimed the lives of over 26 innocent civilians, tensions between India and Pakistan increased, prompting his comments.

“We are firmly united in our stance against terrorism,” Prime Minister Modi said at a joint news conference with Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, the president of Angola. I conveyed my appreciation to President Lourenco and the Angolan populace for their condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam terror tragedy.

“We’re determined to act decisively and firmly against terrorists and their supporters. “We express our gratitude to Angola for its assistance in our counterterrorism efforts,” the Prime Minister continued.

Four heavily armed terrorists affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), a branch of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, carried out the heinous attack.

It was established that two of the attackers were citizens of Pakistan. One of the bloodiest terror attacks in recent memory occurred when terrorists emerged from the thick woodlands that surrounded the location and opened fire on a party of visitors.

The Indian government promptly called a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on April 23 in reaction to the terror assault on April 22, which was presided over by Prime Minister Modi. Following the tragedy, Pakistan was the target of several important decisions.

India ordered the Attari border to be closed and declared the Indus Waters Treaty to be suspended.

In addition, it deteriorated diplomatic relations by ordering a further decrease in High Commission staff, thereby sending several diplomats back to Islamabad, revoked all visas granted to Pakistani nationals, and launched a broad crackdown on Pakistani YouTube channels and X accounts.

PM Modi had said that India would do everything in its power to secure justice in a harsh statement sent out after the CCS meeting.

“We will track down, apprehend, and punish all terrorists and those who support them. He emphasized the nation’s tough approach to combating terrorism by saying, “We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth.”

India’s response signifies a no-compromise approach on national security and terror threats coming from across the border, marking a significant escalation in its counter-terror strategy.

In 1991, plans to build a deep-sea port at Vizhinjam were first conceived. The project has been attempted several times over the years, but it has encountered a number of obstacles, such as security issues, bidding-related legal battles, and a lack of investor enthusiasm.

Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) and the Kerala government inked a deal in August 2015 to build the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This was a major step toward achieving the region’s long-held goal of having a top-tier port.

After unsuccessful attempts in 1995, 2004, 2008, and 2010, the state government recognized the project’s independent financial feasibility in 2014 and structured it with significant state financial support and viability gap funding (VGF) assistance from the federal government.

In 2015, Adani Ports was chosen as the only bidder and given the project. With a 20-year extension clause, the agreement gave Adani a 40-year concession to construct, run, and transfer the port. However, there were many difficulties in carrying out the Vizhinjam Port project.

Delays resulted from Cyclone Ockhi in 2017, which seriously damaged the construction, especially the breakwater. The lack of necessary building supplies, particularly limestone, further impeded development. agitations brought forth by concerns about livelihood loss and coastal erosion.

The Vizhinjam International Seaport, which opened for trial operations in July 2024 and welcomed its first mothership, the San Fernando, is a monument to India’s marine aspirations as of May 2025. The MSC Claude Girarde and MSC Turkiye, two of the largest ships to ever visit an Indian port and among the world’s ultra-large container ships, were welcomed there in September 2024 and April 2025.

Over 280 vessels and 6 lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) have passed through the port since it opened for business. The port has an 18-meter natural deep draft near shore that eliminates the need for expensive dredging. Vizhinjam’s natural depth allows it to accommodate even the largest next-generation container ships, which need drafts of 20 meters or more.

It has AI-powered vessel traffic management systems and the tallest ship-to-shore cranes in India. Vizhinjam, which is only ten nautical miles from the international east-west shipping route, has the potential to develop into a crucial transshipment hub that would lessen India’s need on ports like Dubai, Singapore, and Colombo.

The port is anticipated to boost India’s export competitiveness by drastically reducing logistics costs for Indian industries by 30–40%. The port is expected to play a significant part in India’s marine infrastructure, with plans to upgrade its capacity to 5 million TEUs by 2028 using the newest technology.

“Today, at Vizhinjam, history, destiny, and possibility came together as a 30-year-old dream of Kerala became India’s gateway to the world.We are proud to have built India’s first deep-sea automated port. A future global transshipment hub. This is a triumph of vision, resilience, and partnership.” Gautam Adani said in a post on X. Additionally, He said that “together, we sail towards a stronger, bolder India.”

The Adani Group has already contributed more than Rs 4,500 crore to the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, working closely with both the state and federal governments.

Vizhinjam, India’s first automated port, is establishing new standards for port operations and administration. In the next stages of the project, the Adani Group is anticipated to invest a further Rs 20,000 crore, generating over 5,000 employment and propelling the local economy to previously unheard-of levels of prosperity.

In light of the severe summer, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Thursday that her administration has ordered companies to provide construction workers with a three-hour “heat break” between noon and 3 p.m., ensuring the safety and well-being of laborers.

Speaking to workers on Labour Day, Chief Minister Gupta stated that the BJP governments in Delhi and the Center are dedicated to defending the rights and interests of workers, offering to conduct health checks on all employees and their families at the building site.

She cited labor-friendly policies implemented by the Delhi administration and stated, “Our government has taken special measures for women in the workforce by planning to build 500 creches where they will be able to leave their children for day care and the kids will remain safe and healthy.”

At a Workers’ Felicitation Ceremony event in Karol Bagh, which was organized by the Department of Labour to honor workers who are essential to the city’s development, she stated, “We are also installing 3,000 water coolers in public spaces and near construction sites so that workers can fight the heat effectively.”

She emphasized that the Delhi government had also increased the minimum salaries for workers prior to Labour Day. According to her, the government is making efforts to guarantee that laborers’ children have access to quality healthcare and educational opportunities.

“The contribution of our laborer brothers and sisters in the development of India is paramount and the best,” CM Gupta added on social networking site X. Your commitment gives India’s development chariot impetus and creates new avenues for growth and advancement. Come, let us all make a commitment to upholding the rights, respect, and concerns of our employees going forward.

After seven years, the city is celebrating Labour Day, according to Labour Minister Kapil Mishra.He asserted, “The previous government had the money, but it didn’t plan any event to honor workers on Labor Day.“

According to data issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the country’s daily Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions increased from 590 million in March to 596 million in April.

April saw transactions of Rs 24 lakh crore, down from Rs 24.8 lakh crore the month before. For the twelfth straight month, payments over Rs 20 lakh crore have been recorded. Even though volumes increased by 50.7% annually in April 2024, the growth rate stayed steady at 34.5%. Transaction values increased by 21.9% compared to the same period last year.

FASTag payments, which are utilized for parking and toll collection, also had higher daily transaction volumes (12.75 million) than the previous month (12.2 million), which is indicative of the nation’s expanding economic activity.

FASTag transactions increased by a healthy 17% from the previous month’s 12% increase. From Rs 219 crore in March, the total value of these trades increased to Rs 227 crore.

In addition, daily volumes for IMPS, another payment method run by NPCI, which also runs UPI, increased to 14.98 million from 14.89 million in March.

To improve user experience and cut down on delays, the NPCI has tightened response times for UPI transactions. The NPCI instructed banks and payment applications to adopt faster processing criteria for all UPI services starting on June 16 of this year in a circular dated April 26.

The measure attempts to reduce reversals, transaction verification, and payment processing delays. All participating entities have received advice from NPCI to make sure that these accelerated timescales don’t result in more technical declines or service interruptions.

According to the NPCI circular, the updated response time for request pay and response pay (debit and credit) would be 15 seconds rather than the previous 30 seconds.

The current response time for transaction reversal is 30 seconds; this will be lowered to 10 seconds.

The response time will now be 10 seconds rather than 15 seconds in case someone wishes to verify the address.

According to a recent survey released on Tuesday, over half of Indian corporate executives are already utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to accomplish environmentally conscious results, placing India far ahead of the worldwide and Asia-Pacific norms.

In contrast to just 39% worldwide, 52% of Indian CEOs claim they are actively utilizing AI to promote sustainable practices, according to the survey. According to a survey by US software company Autodesk, this indicates a significant shift in mentality as Indian businesses increasingly see sustainability as a key component of their business strategy rather than just a compliance need.

Businesses in India are likewise hopeful about AI’s future. Compared to the global average of 69%, nearly 79% of leaders think AI would have a positive impact on their industries.

They are conscious of the potential disruption that AI may cause, though. Approximately 61% of Indian executives agree that AI has the potential to revolutionize their sectors, particularly for highly technologically sophisticated businesses.

According to Alok Sharma, Director AEC at Autodesk India and SAARC, Indian companies are utilizing AI with a specific goal in mind: incorporating it into their sustainability plans to transform obstacles into opportunities.

He continued, “By doing this, they are not only complying with regulations but also establishing competitive advantages that boost revenue and draw in talent.”

Additionally, according to the report, 86% of Indian corporate executives think that implementing sustainability efforts might increase their yearly income by more than 5%.

Eighty-four percent of digitally mature businesses claim that these initiatives are assisting them in attracting and keeping top people.

Seventy-nine percent of Indian corporate executives intend to raise their AI expenditures, the report states. “AI is the cornerstone of future growth and innovation—it’s not just a fad,” Sharma stated.

“However, businesses must invest in the right skills to fully realize AI’s potential and foster trust in the technology if India is to remain ahead.” he mentioned.

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in Indian Premier League 2025 on Monday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi‘s historic century and Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s undefeated 70. The home team triumphed with 25 balls remaining after scoring 212/2 in 15.5 overs and significantly increasing their net-run-rate.

With his 101–runs in 35 balls innings, which included 7 boundaries and 11 huge sixes, Suryavanshi broke the record for the youngest centurion in tournament history, surpassing Manish Pandey (19y 253d), Rishabh Pant (20y 218 d), and Devdutt Padikkal (20y 289 d) at the age of 14 years and 32 days. In addition to being the fastest century by an Indian, overtaking Yusuf Pathan’s record of 37 deliveries, it is the second fastest century in the tournament, only surpassed by Chris Gayle, who achieved it in 30 deliveries.

Given Shubman Gill’s outstanding 84-run innings and Jos Buttler’s half-century, which perfectly complemented Sai Sudharsan’s 39-run rapid start in the first innings to build up a total of 209/4, it appeared Gujarat was winning the match.

Suryavanshi started the chase for 210 against GT with a six off Mohammed Siraj in the opening over. When Jaiswal skied a short ball that was going toward point, the Royals’ situation might have been drastically different. Jos Buttler was unable to grasp onto the ball when he asked for it, continuing his terrible run at wicketkeeping. In response, Jaiswal hit a six on the over’s last ball.

When he smacked veteran Ishant Sharma for 28 runs in the fourth over with three sixes, two fours, and a couple extras, Suryavanshi was prepared to attack and attempted to skin the leather off the ball. He went on the attack, hitting Washington Sundar for two sixes before hitting a four to reach the 50-run mark.

Then, in the tenth over, Suryavanshi hammered GT rookie Karim Janat for three fours and three sixes, imposing his dominance on him with 30 runs in a single over.

The audience were in awe of Suryavanshi’s innings, but Jaiswal silently soared to a half-century off of 31 balls. In RR history, the pair’s 166-run partnership was the greatest for any wicket.

Prasidh Krishna’s connection with a yorker that crashed directly into the stumps ended Suryavanshi’s performance. Despite scoring a century, Suryavanshi sobbed as he left the field, demonstrating his newfound enthusiasm for the game and his desire to see his team through to the end.

Rashid Khan, who was captaining the team in place of Gill, who did not come out to play for the second innings, dismissed Nitish Rana (4) for LBW on just his second delivery, casting doubt on the RR supporters.

As GT reached 209/4 in 20 overs, the dangerous top order of Jos Buttler (50*), Sai Sudharsan (39), and Shubman Gill (84) maintained their outstanding form. Maheesh Theekshana was the primary bowler selected by the Rajasthan Royals, taking two significant wickets.

After reclaiming the orange cap, Sudharsan was getting close to his sixth fifty of the season when Theekshana eventually got his man in the eleventh over. The left-hander attempted to clear the long on boundary with a fuller delivery, but he was unable to gain the necessary elevation and hit it directly to Parag.

Now that Buttler was at the crease, Gill brilliantly accelerated the innings. He began by punishing Sandeep Sharma’s full-toss for six. He then used a flick and a pull shot to hit Yudhvir for two sixes over deep square leg. Theekshana ended Gill’s hopes of reaching his sixth IPL century when he was dismissed similarly to Sudharsan after the captain found Parag while attempting to knock a low full toss for six.

Jofra Archer was removed by Sandeep Sharma in the penultimate over after Buttler and Washington Sundar (13) each took sixes off him in the 18th over. Rahul Tewatia, Archer’s only scalp of the evening, was taken out by LBW. Gujarat reached 209/4 in 20 overs as Buttler hit a double off the last delivery to register his fourth half-century of the season in 26 deliveries.

Brief Score:

Gujarat Titans 209/4 in 20 overs ( Shubman Gill 84, Jos Buttler 50 not out; Maheesh Theekshana 2-35, Sandeep Sharma 1-33) lost to Rajasthan Royals 212/2 in 15.5 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 101, Yashasvi Jaiswal 70 not out; Rashid Khan 1-24, Prasidh Krishna 1-47) by 8 wickets

DigiLocker and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) partnered on Sunday to assist lower unclaimed assets and safeguard investors. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced the collaboration in a post on the social media site X.

“To decrease unclaimed assets in the securities market and safeguard nominees’ interests, SEBI has partnered with DigiLocker,” the exchange stated. The NSE further stated, “A secure method of managing digital documents—designed with investors in mind.”

The capital markets regulator has implemented a number of measures, including requiring the provision of contact information to streamline the transfer process, in an effort to reduce the amount of unclaimed assets purchased by investors in the capital markets.

For dormant accounts and folios, SEBI‘s unclaimed asset measures include mandatory submission of bank and contact information, a nomination or opt-out requirement, a streamlined transmission process, and centralized reporting of investor deaths.

This month, the capital markets regulator, alarmed by securities market frauds on various social media platforms, issued a warning to investors to use caution and due diligence while visiting the social media accounts of SEBI-registered businesses to ensure that they are authentic.

On a number of social media sites, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, Telegram, the Google Play Store, the Apple Store, and others, SEBI observed a rise in securities market frauds.

Scammers are luring victims with trading calls under the guise of instruction as a result of the growing use of digital communication platforms. Through a variety of social media sites, they also offer false or misleading testimonials, assurances of a guaranteed or risk-free return, etc.,” a SEBI statement reads.

SEBI observed unregistered investment advising services being offered by organizations that display phony certifications allegedly granted by the regulator or make fraudulent claims to be registered intermediaries with SEBI.

Additionally, fake trading platforms, WhatsApp, and Telegram channels that falsely claim or imply association with SEBI-registered businesses and promise guaranteed or risk-free returns were discovered impersonating SEBI-registered entities.

“Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath” is one of the most anticipated biographical dramas of 2025, and its creators have increased the anticipation by revealing an intriguing first look at Suniel Shetty from the movie.

Shetty portrays the fearless warrior Vegda Ji in the striking new poster. Wearing a rough outfit and brandishing a bloody axe, Shetty’s face is fierce and ferocious. With warriors dispersed over the field and the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat as the backdrop, the still depicts a high-stakes conflict.

A stirring background score enhances Shetty’s dramatic performance and sets the scene for a titanic conflict to save the holy temple from intruders.

In the film, Sooraj Pancholi portrays youthful Rajput prince Veer Hamirji Gohil, an unsung hero, while he embodies the unstoppable Vegda Ji. With her romantic song opposite Pancholi’s character, debutante Akanksha Sharma gives the drama a poignant touch, while Vivek Oberoi plays the role of the dangerous antagonist Zafar.

Pancholi previously discussed his support and friendship with Shetty, both on and off screen, as he reflected on their relationship. “I’ve always admired Suniel Sir as a movie star, so getting to collaborate with him on Kesari Veer was a dream come true,” Suniel Shetty remarked. In addition to being a superb actor, he has been a motivating mentor to me throughout my career.

Providing insight into the battle scenes on television, Pancholi said, “Fighting THE Suniel Shetty was unbelievable! I was astounded by his extraordinary strength and agility as I was overwhelmed. He really is among the greatest in the field. I will always hold him in high regard as a superb mentor.

Produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios label, “Kesari Veer” is scheduled to open on May 16, 2025, and will enthrall viewers worldwide.