Veteran Congress leader PJ Kurien stated that only three names are under serious consideration for the Chief Minister post if the UDF wins in Kerala. He emphasized that the party high command will make the final decision after consulting state leadership and MLAs, ensuring unanimous acceptance.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted Amanjot Kaur’s injury has left a major gap in the squad ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup but backed Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav to step up. Amanjot is out for four to five months with a back injury. Harmanpreet also defended India’s bowlers after the South Africa series
The US State Department is urging global attention to Chinese companies, including DeepSeek and Moonshot AI, accused of stealing US AI intellectual property. Anthropic’s complaint details how these firms allegedly used its Claude chatbot on a massive scale, generating millions of exchanges to train rival models and extract capabilities, violating terms of service.
US President Trump ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany following a public dispute with Chancellor Merz over the war in Iran. This move, seen as punitive, signals a growing rift in the transatlantic alliance and raises questions about US commitment to NATO, despite Trump’s German heritage.
Indian equities experienced significant volatility as geopolitical tensions impacted markets, leading to a weaker rupee and investor caution. While fear drives knee-jerk reactions, the core design of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) is built to navigate these phases, turning market swings into a potential long-term advantage for disciplined investors.
