A relative of Shubham Dwivedi, an Uttar Pradesh-based businessman killed by terrorists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, said the terrorists targeted only men while opening fire. According to reports, 27 tourists were killed in the attack. The relative further claimed that terrorists asked for the religion of the tourists before shooting them, while reports claimed they checked their ID cards too.

During his visit to India, US Vice President JD Vance said, "My kids like only two world leaders - US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi." "President Trump has a certain energy about him...Prime Minister Modi it is the exact same thing...And I think that because kids are such good...characters, I just like PM Modi, too," he added.

Terrorists fired upon a group of tourists in the Baisaran valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday. At least six-seven tourists have reportedly been injured in the attack. A female tourist had called PCR of Kashmir Police to inform about the attack, stating that her husband sustained bullet injuries on his head, according to reports.

Shakti Dubey has topped the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam 2024, results of which were announced on Tuesday. The other candidates in the top 10 include Harshita Goyal, Dongre Archit Parag, Shah Margi Chirag, Aakash Garg, Komal Punia, Aayushi Bansal, Raj Krishna Jha, Aditya Vikram Agarwal and Mayank Tripathi.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of Civil Services Examination, 2024. Shakti Dubey has topped the examination, while Harshita Goyal and Dongre Archit Parag secured the second and the third rank, respectively. A total of 1,009 candidates (725 men and 284 women) have been recommended by the Commission for appointment to various Services.

In a special gesture, fighter jets from Saudi Arabia escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane as it entered the country's airspace, with a video surfacing on social media. On Tuesday, PM Modi departed for a two-day visit to Saudi. India and Saudi are set to sign at least six MoUs during PM Modi's visit.

RR are facing allegations of match fixing following their two-run defeat against LSG in IPL 2025. Jaideep Bihani, Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener, alleged RR were involved in foul play. Bihani also alleged RCA was sidelined from overseeing hosting of IPL due to baseless excuses. RR were banned from IPL 2016 and 2017 due to betting scandal.

Gold prices in India hit a historic milestone by crossing the ₹1 lakh mark for 10 grams on Tuesday amid strong global cues and robust domestic demand. According to Goodreturns, gold of 99.9% purity is priced at ₹1,01,350 per 10 grams on Tuesday, CNBC-TV18 reported. Globally, spot gold hit a record high of $3,473.03 an ounce.

SugarFree announced the appointment of Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador. Known for her focus on fitness and balanced living, Kapoor joins the brand to advocate for smarter dietary choices, the brand said. SugarFree Green, made from 100% natural Stevia, offers sweetness without extra sugar calories, aiming to cater to evolving preferences for taste and wellness.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country was ready for any form of discussion to achieve a ceasefire that would stop strikes on civilians. There have been no direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks after Russia's February 2022 invasion.

Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has invited reigning Olympic gold medallist, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru. "Like other top throwers...Arshad too has been invited. It'll involve government permission. Once everything is confirmed, we'll know the final list," Neeraj said.