Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74ql7evgq7o

There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.

'Op Sindoor is new normal': PM outlines key pillars of fresh security doctrine
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/operation-sindoor-created-a-new-normal-pm-modis-strong-warning-to-pakistan/articleshow/121116161.cms

DGMO Ghai cites Virat Kohli, iconic Aussie pace duo to describe India's defence layers
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ashes-to-ashes-dust-to-dust-dgmo-rajiv-ghai-cites-virat-kohli-iconic-aussie-pace-duo-to-describe-indias-defence-layers/articleshow/121116658.cms

Director General of Military Operations Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, during a press briefing, lauded Virat Kohli as his favourite cricketer after his Test retirement. Drawing parallels between cricket and national defence, Ghai highlighted India's robust air-defence system using an analogy from the 1974-75 Ashes series.

Updated LTCG tax rates: What investors need to know before selling equities
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/financial-literacy/taxation/updated-ltcg-and-stcg-tax-rates-capital-gains-taxation-table-what-investors-need-to-know-before-selling-equities-global-depository-receipts-and-foreign-currency-convertible-bonds/articleshow/121116574.cms

Recent income tax updates in India introduce revised capital gains tax rates on securities for residents, non-residents, and foreign institutional investors. The changes include higher taxes on equity transactions and adjusted thresholds for long-term capital gains exemptions. These revisions necessitate careful tax planning and strategic investment restructuring for various investor categories to optimize tax efficiency.

Talks with Pak only on terror, return of PoK: PM Modi draws red line
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/talks-with-pakistan-can-only-happen-on-terror-return-of-pok-pm-modi-draws-red-line/articleshow/121116774.cms

'Blackout' in Amritsar leads to first flight post airport reopening to return to Delhi
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/blackout-in-amritsar-leads-to-first-flight-post-airport-reopening-to-return-to-delhi/articleshow/121117014.cms

'No reference to trade': Govt refutes Trump's claims on India-Pak ceasefire
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-reference-government-sources-reject-donald-trumps-claim-that-trade-used-as-deterrent-for-india-pakistan/articleshow/121117062.cms

India has refuted Donald Trump's claim of mediating between India and Pakistan, stating that trade was not discussed during recent talks with US officials. This denial follows Trump's assertion that he used the threat of trade suspension to de-escalate military operations after Operation Sindoor.

India-Pak ceasefire: Cong targets PM over Trump's 'trade deal' claim
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-pakistan-ceasefire-congress-targets-pm-modi-over-trumps-claim-of-using-trade-deal-to-broker-peace/articleshow/121117036.cms

After Donald Trump's claim of using trade deal threat to force India and Pakistan to a ceasefire, the Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the matter. Congress leaders are demanding clarification on whether India accepted US mediation and if trade concessions have been made.

IPL 2025 new schedule: Check venues, timings, date & fixtures
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2025-new-schedule-check-venues-timings-in-ist-date-complete-fixtures-and-more/articleshow/121117319.cms

The BCCI has officially announced the updated schedule for IPL 2025. The tournament is set to resume on May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised plan. Following extensive consultations with government authorities, security agencies, and key stakeholders, the Board has decided to move ahead with the remainder of the season.

Pak violates ceasefire again: Drones shot down near J&K's Samba
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-again-drones-shot-down-near-jks-samba/articleshow/121116596.cms

What happens to the abandoned PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2025-schedule-explained-what-happens-to-the-abandoned-pbks-vs-dc-match-in-dharamsala/articleshow/121117774.cms

The BCCI has confirmed the resumption of IPL 2025, starting May 17 across six venues, with the final on June 3. The league was paused due to a security incident. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Chennai Super Kings in the opening match. The abandoned Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match has been rescheduled to May 24 in Jaipur.

ICE arrests 422 illegal migrants in Houston sweep, including suspects wanted for murder, arson
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-arrests-422-illegal-migrants-houston-sweep-including-suspects-wanted-murder-arson

Fox News joined ICE in Houston for a weeklong raid that led to 422 arrests, targeting violent offenders and fugitives wanted for murder and arson.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails China 'Opening Up' to Competition
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-politics-newsletter-trump-hails-china-opening-up-competition

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

HUGH HEWITT: Will Pope Leo XIV reverse the anti-American vibe from the last pope?
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/hugh-hewitt-pope-leo-xiv-reverse-anti-american-vibe-from-last-pope

Pope Leo XIV is both the first American pope and the first boomer pope, and any projections about what his papacy will look like are premature right now.

Bill Maher praises pro-Trump comedian for Puerto Rico joke that set off liberal uproar
https://www.foxnews.com/media/bill-maher-praises-pro-trump-comedian-puerto-rico-joke-set-off-liberal-uproar

Bill Maher invited comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to be a guest on his Club Random podcast, where they discussed the October 2024 joke the comedian made about Puerto Rico.

Viral Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean
https://www.foxnews.com/us/viral-coast-guard-video-shows-dramatic-open-ocean-drug-interdiction

Crew members of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball arrested several suspected drug smugglers during an operation that has gone viral across the web.

Bengals' Trey Hendrickson releases scathing statement against team as contract talks stall
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bengals-trey-hendrickson-releases-scathing-statement-against-team-contract-talks-stall

Contract talks between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals went from "poor" to nonexistent, according to the NFL's 2024 sack leader.

No millionaire tax hike in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/no-millionaire-tax-hike-trumps-big-beautiful-bill

House Republicans unveiled the full tax text for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

Trump official targeted in Biden-era 'disinformation' dossier still under wraps days after Rubio revelation
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-official-targeted-biden-era-disinformation-dossier-still-under-wraps-days-after-rubio-revelation

The White House has not yet revealed which official was targeted by the Biden administration's State Department in a "disinformation" dossier.

'Eyes welled up when it worked', says man behind Akash defence system
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/my-eyes-welled-up-when-it-worked-so-well-says-the-man-behind-akash-defence-system/articleshow/121121403.cms