In the aftermath of a tragic air disaster that claimed 67 lives, former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized diversity hiring practices within the aviation industry. Speaking at a rally in Texas, Trump suggested that the emphasis on diversity in hiring may compromise safety standards. “While inclusivity is important, we must ensure that merit and … Read more
In a recent development, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot revealed that France has engaged in discussions with Denmark regarding the potential deployment of French troops to Greenland. This move comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions about annexing the Danish territory. In an interview with Sud Radio, Barrot stated that while France … Read more
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, requesting him to substantiate his recent claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Haryana government has been “poisoning” the Yamuna River water supplied to Delhi. The ECI has set a deadline of 8 PM on Wednesday, January … Read more
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is poised to make history by hosting Asia’s first international Hyperloop competition, the Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025, scheduled from February 21 to 25, 2025. This landmark event is a collaborative effort between IIT Madras, IITM Pravartak, and SAEIndia, with support from the Ministry of Railways, Government … Read more
In a significant move aimed at streamlining timekeeping across the nation, the Government of India has announced draft rules mandating the use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across all official and commercial platforms. The proposed regulations are expected to bring greater uniformity, reduce time discrepancies, and ensure seamless coordination in sectors that rely on accurate … Read more
The U.S. State Department has officially announced that Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, concluded his term on January 17, 2025. This development has been confirmed through a brief statement on the department’s official website. Donald Lu assumed the role of Assistant Secretary on September 15, 2021, overseeing U.S. … Read more
In a significant move within the Trump administration, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has reportedly curtailed Elon Musk’s direct access to President Donald Trump. Wiles, recognized for her calm professionalism and referred to by Trump as the “ice maiden,” has taken decisive steps to organize the White House and regulate access to the President, ensuring … Read more
In a strategic move to counter China’s ambitious hydropower projects on the Yarlung Tsangpo River (known as the Siang River in India), India has unveiled plans to construct its largest hydropower dam in Arunachal Pradesh. With an estimated cost of Rs 1.5 lakh crore, this mega-project aims to harness the untapped potential of the Siang … Read more
In a significant development, Udaipur and Indore have been included in the list of prestigious Wetland Cities of the world by UNESCO’s Ramsar Convention. This recognition highlights the cities’ exemplary efforts in preserving and sustainably managing their wetlands, which play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance. The Ramsar Convention and Wetland Cities … Read more
In the wake of a tragic paragliding accident that claimed two lives, the Goa government has announced the immediate suspension of all paragliding activities, both motorized and non-motorized, across the state. An order issued by Kedar A Naik, Director of Tourism, stated that operations are halted “until further orders” to ensure the safety of participants … Read more
UK universities are grappling with a significant financial challenge as Indian student enrollment has plummeted by 20.4%, a decline attributed to limited job prospects, safety concerns, and new restrictions on dependents. This sharp drop, coupled with a similar decrease in Nigerian students, has raised alarms about the financial stability of higher education institutions heavily reliant … Read more
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 86.6475 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday before closing slightly higher at 86.63. This drop happened due to strong dollar demand caused by the maturing of contracts in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely stepped in to control the rupee’s … Read more
As wildfires burn in Los Angeles, smoke, chemicals, and particles are spreading through the air. This has led to a big jump in people searching for air purifiers, with web searches for “air purifier for wildfire smoke” increasing by 5,000%, according to Google Trends. Here’s what air quality experts recommend: Affordable Options Work You don’t … Read more
