Lights Out or Logic Out? Pak’s Bizarre IPL Sabotage Claim In a claim that raised more eyebrows than applause, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared in Parliament that Pakistani cyber operatives “did wonders” during the recent India-Pakistan standoff — by remotely switching off floodlights during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. According to Asif, this was part of a strategic…
No Truce in Sight: Iran Dismisses Ceasefire Amid Escalating Strikes In a major setback to diplomatic efforts, Iran has declared it is not open to ceasefire talks, even as Israel continues a fierce aerial campaign targeting Iranian missile and weapons facilities. Iranian officials made the announcement Monday, just hours after Israeli jets struck multiple IRGC Quds Force…
Pakistani Nuclear Threat Claim: Iran Alleges, Islamabad Denies In a dramatic claim aired on Iranian state television, General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of the National Security Council, alleged that Pakistan has pledged to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if Israel were to use a nuclear weapon against…
Saudia Airlines Flight Faces Landing Gear Issue A near-tragic accident was narrowly avoided early Sunday morning when a Saudia Airlines flight (SV 3112) carrying 250 Hajj pilgrims encountered a landing gear malfunction upon arrival at Lucknow Airport. The flight, which departed Jeddah at 10:45 PM, touched down around 6:30 AM, sparking immediate panic as smoke and sparks erupted from…
India Inc’s CSR Contributions Cross Rs 30,000 Crore Mark In a milestone year for corporate philanthropy, India Inc’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending soared to ₹29,986.92 crore in FY 2023–24, according to data from Red Lab. This marks a record-breaking 16% increase from the previous year, driven by rising corporate profits and tighter regulatory enforcement. With over 1,871 listed companies executing more than 51,900…
Gold Hits Record High Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, with gold prices in India crossing the ₹1 lakh mark per 10 grams for the first time in history. On Friday, gold opened at ₹99,500 and surged to ₹1,00,403 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX),…
The Fallout of a Broken Deal The ongoing Iran-US nuclear standoff has entered a volatile new phase after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran following Israel’s airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Trump reiterated his position that “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon” and stressed the urgency of returning to the negotiating table. His…
Tensions Erupt in Dhubri Over Temple Desecration In a dramatic escalation of law-and-order response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued ‘shoot-at-sight’ orders on Friday against those involved in the desecration of Hindu temples in Dhubri town, following communal unrest sparked by the alleged throwing of beef at a Hanuman temple during Eid celebrations. During his visit to the…
Iran Retaliates After Khamenei’s Warning In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, Iran launched approximately 100 drones at Israel late Friday night, following Israeli airstrikes that killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. The move came just hours after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning that Israel would face “severe consequences”…
Operation Rising Lion Begins: Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Israel launched a massive, surprise airstrike campaign against Iran in the early hours of June 13, striking at the core of the country’s nuclear and military infrastructure. In what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Operation Rising Lion, the offensive targeted dozens of strategic sites, including the…
