Putin’s Push: Goodbye WhatsApp, Hello ‘National Messenger’ Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the complete phase-out of WhatsApp among government officials, demanding its replacement with a Russia-made national messaging app. This move marks the final step in cutting off foreign digital platforms in Russia, with WhatsApp standing as the last widely used Western service in the…
Musk Backs Down After Blistering Feud with Trump Elon Musk expressed regret over his recent online attacks on Donald Trump, saying some of his posts had “gone too far.” The billionaire’s apology followed days of escalating tensions with the U.S. President, sparked by Musk’s public condemnation of a key spending bill central to Trump’s second-term domestic agenda….
Rising Tensions with India Prompt Defence Build-up Pakistan is increasing its defence budget amid recent tensions with India, signaling a renewed military focus despite a crippling economic crisis. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal confirmed the decision on June 7, stating it is a “national duty” to bolster military readiness. His comments referenced the recent Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor, which targeted key…
Spike in Cases Raises Alarm India has reported 6 Covid-19-related deaths and 306 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country’s active caseload to 7,121, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The deaths occurred in Kerala (3), Karnataka (2), and Maharashtra (1), with most victims either elderly or immunocompromised, highlighting the virus’s continued threat to vulnerable groups. This…
A Decade of Rapid Expansion Islam has emerged as the fastest-growing major religion in the world, adding nearly 300 million followers between 2010 and 2020, according to a comprehensive report from the Pew Research Center titled “How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020.” Over the decade, the global Muslim population rose from 1.7 billion to 2 billion, marking a 21%…
US and China Strike Trade Framework Amid Fragile Peace and Looming Tariff Deadline In a significant step toward easing global economic tensions, the United States and China agreed on a foundational framework to manage their escalating trade disputes after two days of high-stakes negotiations in London. The breakthrough came just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified tariffs, sparking fears…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap under the ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ initiative. This strategic blueprint aims to attract ₹4.5 lakh crore in investments and generate 2.9 lakh jobs within a single year, marking a significant step towards transforming the state into a diversified industrial powerhouse by its centenary year. Odisha’s ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ Vision: A…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently chaired the Global Young Scientists Conference and the Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy (GYA) at IIT Hyderabad. The event’s primary objective was to foster scientific collaboration and innovation, aligning with India’s vision of human-centric development and global well-being. India’s Science Philosophy: Empathy and Equity During the conference, Minister Pradhan articulated India’s core…
The Maldives tourism industry has announced Bollywood actress and style icon Katrina Kaif as its new global brand ambassador. This strategic move, unveiled by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) alongside their summer sale campaign, aims to draw travelers worldwide to the picturesque archipelago. This appointment carries significant weight, coming after a period of diplomatic tension between India…
India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has plunged Pakistan into a deepening water crisis, exacerbated by an ongoing heatwave. A report from Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) highlights a 13.3% year-on-year shortfall in water released from the Indus basin, severely impacting farmers in Punjab province. This drastic measure by India, following the April 22…
