India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme — the country’s first fifth‑generation fighter jet project — has entered a decisive new phase as the government shifts development to the private sector for the first time in a major combat‑aircraft initiative. The move marks a strategic break from decades of dependence on state‑run Hindustan Aeronautics […]
Celebrations across France marking Paris Saint‑Germain’s Champions League victory descended into widespread unrest, with authorities reporting 780 arrests nationwide after violent clashes, vandalism and a fatal road accident. What began as mass gatherings of jubilant fans in Paris and other major cities quickly escalated into confrontations with police, prompting one of the largest security responses
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Monday as international concern grows over Israel’s expanding military offensive in southern Lebanon. The session, requested by France, will take place immediately after a separate emergency meeting on the crash of a Russian drone into a residential building in Romania, underscoring the rapidly escalating
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said his government will formally involve both the United Kingdom and China in ongoing efforts to resolve the long‑running border dispute with India over the Lipulekh Pass, a strategically important Himalayan corridor. Addressing Nepal’s Parliament for the first time since taking office, Shah said the issue “dates back to
Iran has warned that it will not sign any agreement with the United States unless its core political and economic rights are fully secured, even as President Donald Trump postponed a final decision following high‑level discussions at the White House. Tehran’s chief negotiator said the country would not accept a deal that fails to guarantee
As billions of people consume news, opinions, and political content through digital platforms, social media algorithms are emerging as powerful forces capable of shaping public perception and democratic discourse. Democracy has always depended on the free flow of information and the ability of citizens to make informed decisions. Traditionally, newspapers, television, public debates, and direct
Gold demand in India has plunged dramatically after the government imposed a steep increase in import duty, triggering one of the sharpest short‑term declines the industry has seen in years. According to industry estimates, demand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ending 27 May, compared with nearly 25 tonnes during the same period
India’s heavy reliance on imported semiconductors has emerged as a major economic and national‑security vulnerability, according to a new NITI Aayog report titled “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry.” The report warns that India currently imports 90–95% of all chips it uses, and domestic demand is projected to surge from $90 billion by 2030 to more
Climate change and worsening air pollution are combining to create a growing respiratory health crisis across India, with doctors warning that heatwaves, toxic air, allergens and shifting weather patterns are driving a sharp rise in lung‑related illnesses. Health experts say the impact is no longer theoretical — it is already visible in clinics and hospitals
Vietnam has announced the release of 9,950 prisoners in early June, a large‑scale amnesty issued shortly after the country’s recent parliamentary elections and the conclusion of the Communist Party Congress. The order was signed by To Lam, who currently serves as both President and General Secretary of the Communist Party, making this one of the
