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Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have risen again after North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, just days before the United States and South Korea are scheduled to begin their major annual joint military exercises. The launch marks North Korea’s second ballistic-missile test in less than a week, adding another layer…
India’s corporate landscape is facing a major leadership transition after N. Chandrasekaran announced that he will step down as chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Chandrasekaran, who has led the conglomerate since 2017, is expected to remain in the position until the end of his current term in February 2027….
India’s Parliament is witnessing an increasingly intense political debate over a proposed Delimitation Bill, with the issue bringing questions of representation, federal balance and the future distribution of Lok Sabha seats to the centre of national politics. Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and several southern parties, have expressed serious reservations about the proposed exercise, while…
Cabinet Gives Major Push to India’s Green Energy Mission In a significant step towards strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) initiative. The ambitious programme comes with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore and aims to…
The United Nations has issued one of its strongest climate warnings in recent years, cautioning that a rapidly strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon could significantly intensify global heatwaves, droughts, floods and food insecurity over the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), there is now an 81%…
The global economy is expected to face another challenging year as inflation remains stubbornly high across many countries, according to a recent Reuters survey of nearly 500 economists. While rapid investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are supporting growth in a few major economies, rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and higher borrowing costs continue to weigh…
India’s ambitious transition towards clean energy has reached an important crossroads. Despite becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing solar power markets, the country is currently unable to utilize nearly 7% of its installed solar power capacity during peak sunshine hours due to insufficient electricity transmission infrastructure. The development highlights that while renewable energy generation is…
Microsoft is reportedly taking a significant step toward the future of gaming by internally testing a new “Disc-to-Digital” feature for Xbox. If introduced publicly, the technology could allow players to convert eligible physical Xbox game discs into digital licenses, giving gamers access to their purchased titles without relying solely on the physical media. The move…
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have officially launched Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the fourth solo outing of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is already being hailed as one of the strongest MCU entries in recent years. Released worldwide on July 31, the film has received overwhelmingly positive early reactions from critics and audiences alike, with many…
Africa is preparing for what experts describe as one of the most severe climate challenges in recent years, as forecasts indicate that a powerful “Super” El Niño weather event could strike parts of the continent in the coming months. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), the phenomenon could result in economic losses of up…
