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…
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…
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…
Trump deploys 2,000 more National Guard troops in Los Angeles As demonstrations against immigration raids reached their fourth consecutive day in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard troops, bringing the total to over 4,100 troops on federal orders. The Pentagon also announced the deployment of 700 Marines to assist in…
Early Momentum Fizzles as Caution Prevails India’s benchmark indices opened positively on Tuesday, continuing a five-day upward streak. However, gains quickly tapered as investors turned cautious. As of 9:17 am, the BSE Sensex rose a modest 28.49 points to 82,473.70, while the Nifty climbed 21.15 points to 25,124.35, reflecting a tentative market mood. Sector-wise, technology, metals, and media…
A Shocking Encounter at Newark An Indian student was filmed being handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and restrained by multiple officials at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The footage, which has now gone viral on social media, shows the young man tied up and surrounded by at least four officers—two with their knees…
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been honoured with the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, one of the highest international accolades in the field of disaster preparedness and mitigation. The award was presented during a vibrant ceremony at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, in recognition of Mohapatra’s transformative…
India plans roughly $80 billion in new coal-power projects by 2031. Many shortlisted projects are located in water-stressed areas, raising concerns that India’s aggressive thermal expansion could ignite conflicts between industrial needs and public survival. Operators often prioritize land access, pushing water availability into the background—fueling a looming crisis. A Booming Power Ambition, Built on…
A Shocking Twist in a Romantic Getaway Gone Wrong A shocking twist emerged in the case of a couple from Indore who had gone missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Days after the husband’s body was found in a gorge near a waterfall, the case took a dark turn: the missing wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, was…
