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PM Modi, in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, met Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and community members in South Africa. He discussed their work in fields like FinTech, agriculture and healthcare, urging deeper engagement with India, stronger people-to-people linkages, and promotion of Indian culture, including Yoga and Ayurveda, in South Africa.
Trump’s highly anticipated Oval Office meeting with mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned surprisingly friendly, with both men downplaying past clashes. Trump offered repeated praise, while Mamdani avoided conflict and returned to his focus on affordability. Reporters probed their differences, but the two emphasized shared priorities and a willingness.
Patriotic netizens have condemned criticism after the IAF’s Tejas jet crash, emphasizing that a single incident should not define the aircraft’s capability. Supporters highlighted that Tejas has successfully completed over 10,000 flights, comparing it with Pakistan’s JF-17 and even costly US F-35 jets, which have also experienced crashes.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced that 15 new Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers (NRCs) will be established in state government hospitals to serve children under five. Of these, 11 centers under the National Health Mission will be located in tribal areas. Currently, the state has 21 NRCs with a total of 340 beds.
Pope Leo told 15,000 US youth that AI can support learning but must not be used for homework, stressing responsible use during a live Vatican video Q&A. He answered questions on faith and friendship, warned against political divisions, and said the Church “builds bridges, not walls” and belongs to no party, guiding conscience with wisdom […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin cautiously welcomed a revised US proposal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine, saying it “could form the basis of a final peace settlement.” However, he noted the plan has not been substantively discussed with Moscow and claimed Washington cannot secure Kyiv’s consent, accusing Ukraine and its allies of seeking […]
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to accept his peace plan requiring territorial concessions, saying Zelensky will “have to like it” or continue fighting. In the Oval Office, Trump insisted Ukraine must eventually agree. Zelensky rejected the 28-point proposal as a betrayal favoring Russia. Frustrated by stalled progress, Trump now seeks faster resolution.
A grizzly bear attacked schoolchildren and teachers on a walking trail in Bella Coola, British Columbia, injuring 11, including two critically. The aggressive bear remains at large as armed officers search the area. Some students were struck by bear spray during the struggle. The school will remain closed Friday, with counseling offered to students.
4 people, including the driver, were killed and three injured when a car lost control, hit multiple two-wheelers and overturned on a flyover in Ambarnath, Thane. The impact crushed the bikes and flung one rider off the bridge. The injured are stable in hospital, while efforts to identify the deceased continue and bodies were sent […]
PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg and reviewed progress in defence, security, critical minerals, trade, investment, education and people-to-people ties. Marking five years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, they vowed to boost cooperation, fight terrorism, and Albanese offered condolences for recent tragedies.
The cruise service between Telangana’s Nagarjuna Sagar and Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Srisailam’, operated by Telangana Tourism, resumes today. One-way tickets cost ₹2,000 for adults and ₹1,600 for children, while round-trip fares are ₹3,250 for adults and ₹2,600 for kids. Bookings can be made via the official TG Tourism website.
Union Minister Rajiv Singh urged fish exporters to focus on value-added products to boost seafood exports, emphasizing the scope offered by free trade agreements. Speaking on World Fisheries Day 2025, he highlighted India’s position as the second-largest fish producer. The event also saw the release of the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries.
A Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show 2025, killing the pilot, who failed to eject. The Indian Air Force expressed deep regret and ordered a court of inquiry into this tragic incident. Black-smoke videos spread online. This marks the second Tejas crash after a 2024 incident in Jaisalmer, […]
India’s LCA Tejas is a light-combat, multirole jet with a tailless delta-wing for agility, a quad‑redundant digital fly-by-wire system for safety, and a glass cockpit with a helmet-mounted display. The Mk-1A variant features the Uttam AESA radar, an advanced EW suite, on-board oxygen generation, and support for BVR missiles.
The Indian-made Tejas fighter jet has crashed at the Dubai Air Show during a demonstration this afternoon. air show in Dubai this afternoon. In this tragic incident, the pilot was killed. While people were watching, the black smoke rose over the airport. The cause of the incident was yet to be known, and a probe […]