Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for the fourth consecutive night, initiating unprovoked firing in the Poonch and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Indian Army officials. This escalation follows a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed.

Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment with Vladimir Putin, urging him to cease hostilities in Ukraine and finalize a peace agreement. Following a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump criticized Putin’s attacks on civilian areas, suggesting a potential shift in strategy towards Russia. Efforts to broker a deal continue, with the US proposing a controversial plan involving recognition of Russian-occupied territories.

The 1992-batch IAS officer has also been given additional charge of the post of Special Chief Secretary, YAT&C Department and Director, Archaeology.