‘Record’ Drone Barrage Pummels Ukraine As Missile Tensions Seethe
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions after Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities. The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to confirm that Ukrainian forces had again launched US-provided long-range ATACMS at Russia this week but blamed Washington for escalating the conflict nonetheless. […]
Coming soon: Donald Trump’s AI czar to be chosen by Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy
Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “AI czar” in the White House to coordinate federal policy and the use of artificial intelligence, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing sources. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk won’t take on the role, he is expected to significantly influence the […]
Opinion: Opinion | Two Sides Of The Same Coin: Fundamentalists Share Worldview Yet Remain Hostile
Earlier this month, tragic news from Texas brought the abortion debate into sharp focus. According to a media report, a pregnant woman died because medical staff delayed care due to fear of legal repercussions under the state’s strict abortion laws. Such stories underline the life-threatening consequences of restricting reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris made […]
“Did Not Encroach On Anyone’s Jurisdiction”: PM Modi At Constitution Day Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined that he has performed his duties within the framework of the Constitution, the founding document of the country, without encroaching upon anyone’s jurisdiction. The Prime Minister said that the document remains a “guiding light” for his government amid Opposition criticism that efforts are underway to undermine the Constitution. “I […]
Walmart To Scale Back Diversity Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure
Walmart has announced plans to cut back on some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a spokesperson said on Monday. The move comes amid growing pressure from conservative groups. The US retail joint will no longer consider race and gender when granting supplier contracts, according to Bloomberg. The company will also scale back […]
Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Protests Arrest Of Priest In Bangladesh
Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today spoke up in support of the Hindu religious leader arrested in Bangladesh, questioning “What kind of justice targets one who stands with the affected people”. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent former leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, was arrested in Dhaka on […]
Social Media, Artificial Intelligence Fuelling “Worst Human Impulses”: United Nations Head
Uncontrolled social media networks and artificial intelligence amplify the worst human impulses, allowing hate speech to spread like wildfire and ignite violence, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday. “We must reign in hate speech and disinformation spreading online,” Guterres told a top-level meeting of the United Nations’ Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) in Portugal. […]
Man Stabs Girlfriend To Death In Bengaluru Hotel, Stays With Body For A Day
A young woman from Assam was seen smiling as she entered the lobby of a service apartment in Bengaluru with her boyfriend On Saturday. Three days later, police recovered her body from the same apartment. Her boyfriend is now the main suspect in her murder. The decomposed body of Maya Gogoi was found in the […]
Warren Buffett Donates $1.2 Billion, Reflects Upon How “Fickle” Life Can Be
Warren  Buffett, philanthropist and multi-billionaire CEO of American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, has donated another $1.2 billion of his wealth to foundations, serving his 2006 pledge to steadily donate his $150 billion wealth during his lifetime and beyond. In his letter to the shareholders, the 94-year-old CEO reflected upon life and how “fickle” it can […]
Opinion: Opinion: Rise Of Asia And Indo-Pacific In New Global Order
How the rise of Asia and the Indo-Pacific is affecting the global order and contributing to multipolarity is being widely discussed. A closer look at what this really means is required. Global order means peace and security and an authority to maintain that internationally. Theoretically, the UN is tasked with that the role and authority. […]
XAT 2025 Application Window Closing Soon, Check Steps To Apply
XAT 2025: The Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, will close the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 registration process soon, on November 30, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website, xatonline.com. XAT 2025: Steps To Apply Step 1. Visit the official website, xatonline.comStep 2. On the homepage, find and click […]
Warren Buffett Donates $1.2 Billion, Shares Detailed Plan On Donating Wealth
Warren  Buffett, philanthropist and multi-billionaire CEO of American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, has donated another $1.2 billion of his wealth to foundations, serving his 2006 pledge to steadily donate his $150 billion wealth during his lifetime and beyond. In his letter to the shareholders, the 94-year-old CEO reflected upon life and how “fickle” it can […]