A Brutal Summer for Tech: Over 80,000 Jobs Lost Across 159 Companies As many as 159 tech companies have laid off 80,003 employees globally in 2025, marking what is possibly the bloodiest July in tech industry history. Once the hub of innovation, job security, and sky-high salaries, the tech sector is now undergoing a deep…
Morning of Chaos: 40 Schools Targeted On Friday morning, panic gripped Bengaluru as at least 40 private schools across the city received chilling bomb threat emails. The emails, sent from an account calling itself “Roadkill,” claimed that explosives—specifically TNT—had been planted in black plastic bags inside classrooms. The message conveyed a disturbing mix of violent…
A Terror Attack That Rekindled Tensions On April 22, 2025, the tranquil tourist destination of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, was shattered by one of the deadliest terror attacks since 2008. Four heavily armed militants stormed the valley, targeting and executing Hindu men after confirming their religion. The chilling attack claimed 26 lives, triggering…
A Scandal Beyond Imagination In a case that has shaken the spiritual and social fabric of Thailand, a woman known as “Ms Golf” has allegedly blackmailed at least nine Buddhist monks, extorting over ₹100 crore (385 million baht) over the past three years. Behind the serene walls of temples, where monks are traditionally seen as paragons of…
An Outpouring of Grief for the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ Tributes poured in from across the nation on Tuesday following the death of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away at the age of 114 in a hit-and-run accident in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. Leaders, athletes, and admirers across the world mourned the loss of a man who redefined the…
A Young Life Lost and a State in Turmoil The state of Odisha has been rocked by grief and outrage following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. On July 12, Soumyashree set herself ablaze, reportedly after months of alleged sexual and mental harassment by a college professor. She…
A Crossroads in Global Diplomacy As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year with no clear end in sight, NATO has escalated its rhetoric and pressure tactics, turning its focus toward key global players who continue trading with Russia. India, China, and Brazil now find themselves at the center of a diplomatic storm,…
A Tragedy Ignites a State-wide Uprising Odisha finds itself in the grip of shock and fury following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore. The young woman succumbed to burn injuries on Monday night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after setting herself on fire on Saturday. Her desperate act was…
A Life Lost in Protest On July 14, a 20-year-old B. Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She had suffered 95% burns after setting herself on fire in front of her college principal’s office just two days earlier. Her desperate act of protest followed weeks of alleged sexual…
The Significance of Governor and LG Appointments In India’s federal structure, the roles of state Governors and Union Territory Lieutenant Governors (LGs) are crucial. Appointed by the President, these officials serve as constitutional heads, playing a key role in ensuring governance, stability, and coordination between the Centre and states or UTs. They are expected to function impartially,…
