A Falling Out of Titans The once-cordial alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has fractured into a high-stakes political standoff. What began as a strategic relationship—Musk as a prominent donor and occasional adviser, Trump as the political force reshaping the Republican Party—has devolved into open warfare. At the center of the rift lies a…
From Cash Haul to Political Uproar The recent discovery of large amounts of unaccounted cash at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma has triggered a high-voltage political and judicial storm. What started as a sensational cash recovery has quickly escalated into a war of words in Parliament, with the Central government now initiating consultations…
Foxconn’s Strategic Withdrawal and Its Ripple Effects Apple’s ambitious push to diversify its supply chain beyond China and deepen its manufacturing roots in India has encountered a significant disruption. In a move that could potentially delay production timelines, Foxconn Technology Group, Apple’s largest assembly partner, has recalled hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians from its…
Why Pakistani Celebrities Were Blocked in India Again A number of Pakistani actors and entertainment figures have once again been digitally blocked in India following a temporary and unexplained reappearance of their social media profiles on Indian networks. On July 3, the Indian government reimposed restrictions on access to accounts of celebrities such as Mahira…
Terror Grips Mali, Indians Abducted Amidst Chaos West Africa’s Mali is once again in the global spotlight following a surge of coordinated terrorist attacks on July 1, 2025, that left scores dead and the nation rattled. Among the victims of this chaos are three Indian nationals abducted from a cement factory in Kayes, a western…
The Ongoing War and Trump’s Ceasefire Bid Since October 2023, the Israel-Hamas conflict has devastated the Gaza Strip, following Hamas’s surprise offensive—Operation al-Aqsa Flood—that killed over 1,100 Israelis and led to the capture of 250 hostages. Israel responded with a relentless military campaign that has so far killed more than 56,000 Palestinians and displaced nearly…
A Fragile Path to Peace in Gaza Since October 2023, the Gaza Strip has witnessed relentless bloodshed following Hamas’s launch of Operation al-Aqsa Flood, killing over 1,100 Israelis and taking 250 hostages. In response, Israel began a sustained military campaign, resulting in a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 56,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 2.3 million displaced. Despite repeated international efforts,…
A Growing Medical Concern In recent weeks, the district of Hassan in Karnataka has emerged as the epicenter of an alarming health crisis — a sharp rise in heart attack-related deaths, with 23 fatalities recorded in just 40 days. The spike has prompted concern from the public, health authorities, and the state government, raising urgent…
Pioneering Milestone in Remote Surgery In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Chinese doctors have successfully performed the world’s first satellite-based robotic surgeries, connecting patients in Beijing with surgeons operating from Lhasa, Tibet, more than 5,000 kilometers away. This advancement redefines the limits of remote surgery, previously constrained by terrestrial 5G networks. The procedures were powered by the Apstar-6D…
Sweeping ban on refuelling old vehicles triggers fierce public backlash, raising questions on fairness, affordability, and effectiveness. What Is the Delhi Fuel Ban on End-of-Life Vehicles? Starting this week, Delhi has enforced a blanket ban on refuelling petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles over 10 years old. The rule, backed by Automatic…
