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India had objected to an IMF bailout package for Pakistan on Friday, raising concerns that the country misuses funds on state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. Source

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s so-called shadow fleet ahead of a military summit in Norway on Friday. Source

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, on the latest AMFI monthly numbers, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC A Balasubramanian said, ‘SIPs, in particular, are now picking up more as a permanent source of flows. That continues to remain a strong source of flows for the mutual fund industry.’ Source

There are two types of capital gains tax: short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains. If you make a profit from selling an asset held for less than 24 months in the case of real estate and less than 12 months for stocks and securities, it is considered short-term capital gains. Source

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine. Source

Maxar saw a spike in Pahalgam satellite image orders before a Kashmir attack, raising suspicions of a connection to a Pakistan-based firm. Source

US and Chinese officials meet this weekend in Geneva for their first formal talks aimed at resolving a gruelling tit-for-tat tariff war that threatens hundreds of billions in trade and roiled global markets and supply chains. Source

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in India saw record contributions of ₹26,632 crore in April 2025, with 8.38 crore active accounts despite the closure of 95 lakh to 1 crore inactive accounts, AMFI reports. Source

Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 crashed into the reservoir in the north central region of Maduru Oya, the Ministry of Defence said. Source