Driving the news President Donald Trump’s China visit is coming at a time when the US-Iran war is at a stalemate. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions all across the world, with no end in sight. Many analysts think that Xi Jinping will have more cards when he meets Trump in...
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Why Vijay’s floor test in Tamil Nadu is really a survival test for AIADMK
NEW DELHI: When the Tamil Nadu assembly meets at Fort St George on Wednesday for the trust vote of chief minister-designate Vijay, the immediate question will be whether the actor-turned-politician has the numbers to survive his first major constitutional test. But the bigger political story may lie on the other side of the aisle.The trust...
‘We knew already’: India’s ‘reputation’ jab at China for helping Pak during Op Sindoor
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing, in New Delhi NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said China should reflect on whether its attempts to shield Pakistan’s terrorist infrastructure impact its “reputation and standing.”MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a weekly briefing in New Delhi, where he was...
US govt agency releases ‘Public Notice’ in America using banned drones and routers
If you bought a foreign-made drone or router and quietly panicked when the government started banning them, here’s some relief. The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology published a formal notice on May 8 extending the software update window for already-owned devices to January 1, 2029—nearly two years longer than originally planned.The previous deadlines were...
India’s retail inflation jumps to over one-year high at 3.48 per cent in April
Representative image India’s retail inflation rose to a more than one-year high of 3.48 per cent in April from 3.40 per cent in March, driven mainly by higher food prices, according to data released by ministry of statistics & programme implementation on Monday. Food inflation, measured by the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), also accelerated...
Pakistan admits Iranian jets parked at its airbase, offers vague defence
Islamabad Peace Talks were held on April 11-12 Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft in Pakistan, but described a US media report on the matter as “misleading.”Also Read | Despite mediating in US-Iran war, Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft use its airbases to avoid American strikes: ReportIn a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office...
Petrol & diesel prices frozen for 4 years – how deep is India’s fuel dilemma?
Representative image India may have enough fuel in its tanks for now but rising global crude prices combined with unchanged domestic rates are pointing towards a pressing question: How likely are petrol and diesel price hikes?The government has repeatedly assured citizens that there is no fuel shortage or rationing plan despite global energy market disruptions...
What next after PM Modi’s appeal on gold, work from home – 10 things to know
The government is expected to begin consultations with various stakeholders, including industry representatives. (AI image) The Middle East conflict’s ripple effects are being felt globally and the Indian economy is also increasingly coming under pressure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong appeal urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption and avoid non-essential imports such as that of...
AIADMK vs AIADMK: How support to Vijay’s TVK has ‘split’ Amma’s party again
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing another AIADMK vs AIADMK showdown as Vijay prepares for a floor test days after being sworn in as chief minister.Hours after a faction led by CV Shanmugam announced its decision to support TVK, AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs, stating that action would be taken against those...
Google may have confirmed Anthropic’s Mythos fears that sent shock waves across banks
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) recently revealed that it successfully blocked a massive cyberattack where criminals used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover and weaponise a previously unknown software flaw. Google’s message is clear: The era of the ‘AI-powered hacker’ has officially arrived. The discovery effectively confirms the “doomsday” warnings issued just weeks ago by AI...
