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The cricketing world is in a state of shock over a revelation that has created ripples across the international fanbase. There have been reports today that Virat Kohli, one of cricket's contemporary greats, has announced to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) his decision to retire from Test cricket. This news, hot on the heels of Rohit Sharma's recent statement to retire from the longest format, has shocked fans and experts alike. Should these reports be true, it would signal the end of an illustrious era in Indian cricket and leave a gigantic hole in the batting lineup and leadership of the Test team. A Bolt from the Blue Ahead of Crucial England Series The timing of the news comes as a surprise, with India preparing to play a deciding five-Test series against England in a month's time. Kohli's seniority and firepower in Test cricket were all set to prove crucial to the team's fortunes in trying English conditions. The BCCI is said to have pressed Koh...

  Pakistan's Economic Lifeline: Decoding the Latest IMF Loan Trending Search Terms: IMF loan to Pakistan latest news, Pakistan IMF bailout 2025, Effect of IMF on Pakistan economy, India's view on Pakistan IMF loan Pakistan's ailing economy has again received a vital, though controversial, lifeline in the shape of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A recent milestone on May 9, 2025, saw the IMF Executive Board finish the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement of Pakistan. The positive review opened the door for an instant release of about $1 billion (SDR 760 million). This takes the total disbursements made under the present 37-month arrangement to around $2.1 billion (SDR 1.52 billion). Complementing this financial assistance, the IMF also sanctioned Pakistan's application for an RSF arrangement, providing access to approximately $1.4 billion (SDR 1 billion). The facility will help support Pakistan's initiatives to develop resil...

 Operation Sindoor: India's Anti-Terror Strike and the Emergence of Women in Defence The country was holding its breath on the morning of May 7th, 2025, as news came of Operation Sindoor, a resolute military action by the Indian Armed Forces against the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack. This highly scripted operation involved precise strikes executed at nine suspected terror infrastructure locations on the Pakistan border and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). As the strategic import of the action remains an argument for pundits to have, there is one moment of the subsequent press briefing that cut strongly through the land: the compelling figure of Colonel Sofiya Quraishi. After the first announcement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Quraishi, an Indian Army Corps of Signals officer, led the way alongside Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in sharing important operational information. In a moment beyond the current news of the military operation, Colon...

 Singapore Fire Crisis: Active Mobility Gadget and Home Fires Skyrocket Singapore is also confronted with a startling outbreak of cases of fire incidents, in particular, related to active mobility devices (AMDs) and domestic fires. Singapore's Civil Defence Force (SCDF) saw a 21.8% increase in the cases of AMD in the year 2024, marking the second successive year for an increase in such cases. Residual fires, too, are a key area of concern, the most prevalent being caused by cooking left unattended, and electrical malfunctions.  Active Mobility Devices: A Growing Fire Threat In 2024, SCDF attended to 67 fires of AMDs, a rise from 55 in 2023. The AMDs, comprising PMDs, PABs, and PMAs, have been at the center of focus for fire safety professionals. Particularly, 44 of these were in homes, which presents concerns regarding domestic usage. Main Contributing Factors Unauthorized Modifications: Modification of the device or use of non-standard batteries can compromise safety levels, ...

  Recent India vs Pakistan News (up to May 9, 2025): India-Pakistan relations have taken a serious turn for the worse after a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which caused many casualties. This has followed a series of escalating incidents: India's Response: India conducted what it termed "precision strikes at terrorist camps" in Pakistani-held Kashmir on May 7th, followed by additional strikes on May 8th, against what they said were air defense systems and radars in Pakistan, including Lahore. These strikes were said to be in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack and to deter future attacks. Pakistan's Response: Pakistan condemned India's actions vehemently and accused India of having fired drones into Pakistan's territory, killing civilians and destroying military installations. They have threatened to hit back. Pakistan has also denied any role in the Pahalgam terror attack and dismissed India's allegations as baseless propaganda. Military Actions...

  Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is an Indian Air Force helicopter pilot. Her father's and mother's names, as well as her state and district of origin, are not mentioned in the provided context. The context also does not mention her husband's name, but it does state that she is married to an Indian Air Force pilot.     Amongst the endless Indian skies, where bravery soars and responsibility reverberates with the thunder of engines, stands Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, a shining example of power and professionalism. Although information regarding her childhood, like her father's and mother's names, the state and district where she was brought up, is not known to the public, the country has learned of her through her outstanding career with the Indian Air Force and most recently through her key role in informing the nation on Operation Sindoor. Wing Commander Singh is no ordinary pilot; she is a highly experienced aviator with more than 2,500 hours of flying experience...