Category: World

By P. Sudhir People of France have voted against the far-right in the parliamentary elections. Contrary to many opinion polls, the National Rally of Le Pen could win only 143 seats and stood third. The newly formed Left coalition, New Popular Front achieved a victory by emerging as the largest bloc with182 seats, while President […]

By Nitya Chakraborty Europe has entered a dangerous period with all the potential of the 28 month old Ukraine war crossing the border into other parts of the continent. The summit of the 32 nation North Atlantic Treaty Organisation(NATO) held in Washington on July 9 to 11 has decided to pledge US $43 billion worth […]

Facing massive data growth, productivity app Notion ditched its traditional data pipeline for a custom-built data lake leveraging Apache Spark and Hudi on AWS. This new architecture slashed data ingestion time and unlocked millions in savings, paving the way for advanced features like AI. Notion, the popular all-in-one workspace app, has seen explosive user growth, doubling its user data every 6-12 months. This surge presented a

In a landmark decision, the Orissa High Court has ruled that women who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to the same 180-day maternity leave benefit as biological and adoptive mothers. This judgment comes after Supriya Jena, an officer with the Odisha Finance Service (OFS), challenged the denial of her request for maternity leave following the birth of her child via surrogacy

A recent study by LinkedIn paints a complex picture of Generation Z's ambitions in the workforce. While a strong desire to combat climate change fuels a yearning for "green jobs, " a significant skills gap presents a hurdle for these eco-conscious young adults.

The study revealed that nearly 60% of Gen Z professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed interest in

Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX, the nation's largest by valuation, has announced a strategic move to solidify its presence in the global crypto market. In a recent development, CoinDCX acquired BitOasis, the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This acquisition marks a significant step for CoinDCX, propelling it towards becoming a major international player in the

India's telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel emerged as a major buyer at the recently concluded spectrum auction, acquiring licenses valued at a staggering $820 million. This strategic move by Airtel signifies its commitment to bolster its network infrastructure and cater to the ever-growing demand for high-speed data services in the country.

The spectrum auction, held by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), saw intense

Science fiction thrives on both the boundless imagination of writers and the captivating power of visuals. It's no surprise then, that adaptations of sci-fi novels to film have produced some of cinema's most iconic experiences. But with so many ventures into the unknown, which translations truly capture the essence of the source material while igniting the imaginations of moviegoers?

Here's a look at

A surge of ransomware attacks linked to Chinese and North Korean hacking groups is targeting critical infrastructure around the world, raising concerns about potential disruptions to essential services. Cybersecurity firms have reported a rise in malicious activity targeting power grids, transportation systems, and water treatment facilities in recent weeks.

The attacks exploit vulnerabilities in these systems' control networks, which manage their day-to-day

The very fabric of Wikipedia, the world's largest free online encyclopedia, is facing a digital tug-of-war. On one side stand the seasoned human editors, fiercely guarding the platform's integrity. 

By Annie Domini The 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit held in Moscow on July 8-9 2024 will go a long way in re-embellishing one of the most enduring friendships in the geopolitical theatre. Moscow and New Delhi have seen many ups and downs together, no matter who has been in power in the Grand Kremlin Palace […]

By L S Herdenia BHOPAL: History repeats itself. We expected that BJP in Madhya Pradesh may prove that this saying is untrue. During last 24-years’ rule, BJP could not complete the duration of the Assembly sessions. The session invariably ended without transacting the business approved by the Business advisory committee. Before the commencement of the […]

By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas JS Davies WASHINGTON: After Nato’s catastrophic, illegal invasions of Yugoslavia, Libya and Afghanistan, on July 9, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation(NATO) begins its three day summit in Washington. The British will not burn down the US Capitol as they did in 1814, and the Germans are still meekly pretending that […]

By Pablo Castaño On Thursday, June 26, troops occupied Plaza Murillo in La Paz, where the Bolivian government headquarters is located. Commander Juan José Zúñiga, head of the army, invaded the plaza with a hundred soldiers and a group of armoured vehicles, breaking down the door of the Palacio Quemado, where President Luis Arce and […]

By Sushil Kutty Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent two days in Russia hugging and talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst speculation that Modi has been asked by the United States to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; that Prime Minister Modi is the only world leader with the influence and clout to put […]

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Russia and his interaction with Russian President

The ongoing Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a worrying turn of events on Tuesday when the idol of Lord Balabhadra

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aggravating factional quarrel that seems like a rebellion within Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) does not only underscore an unstable Akali politics in Punjab, but also the entire Sikh politics, a thing to be keenly watched for several reasons in the backdrop of its tumultuous history. The rebellious group led by Bibi […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren’s winning trust motion on July 8 was on expected line, but its significance goes beyond just a formality in the Vidhan Sabha and a foregone conclusion. No vote was cast against the motion amidst BJP’s walk-out from the House, signifying a total unity among the […]

By Sushil Kutty A 2012 government note said that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”. Does Raebareli Congress MP Rahul Gandhi know he is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”? Modi has been Rahul Gandhi’s target inside and outside Parliament ever since June 4. So […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day official visit to Russia, engaged in an

The Mumbai police on Monday found itself in a spot with the application

By Kalyani Shankar U.S. President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 presidential debate last week raised concerns due to his apparent fatigue, forgetfulness, and confusion. This has caused uncertainty among supporters despite Biden’s attempts to reassure them in the post-debate period. Even last week, during a speech in Madison, Wisconsin, he initially said he […]

By Nantoo Banerjee It may look odd that India aspiring to be an industrial powerhouse and a major global economy received a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of only US$28 billion, last year, compared to tiny Singapore receiving $160 billion and Hong Kong $113 billion. According to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), […]

By Nitya Chakraborty French voters made history in the second round of national elections on July 7 by dashing all hopes of the far right party of Marine Len Pen RN to grab power by giving the highest number of seats — 182 to the New Popular Front (NFP) followed by President Emanuel Macron’s centrist […]

By Arun Srivastava Amidst the euphoria of massive victory for Labour party in the parliamentary elections in Britain, there is certainly a bad news for its leader and now Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that his arch bête noire Jeremy Corbyn has defeated Keir’s nominee with a huge margin from the traditional Labour constituency. This […]

By Dr Arun Mitra Every year First July is observed as the National Doctors Day to commemorate Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the second chief minister of West Bengal and a renowned physician, who was born and passed away on this day. This is a special occasion for us to introspect the profession’s contributions, achievements and […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak The progress towards achieving SDG 8 targets aiming at full and productive employment and decent work for all by 2030 is threatened by numerous roadblocks. Though global unemployment hit a historic low of 5 per cent, women and youth face higher unemployment rates. Informal employment poses significant global challenge with over […]

By Harihar Swarup Many things have been said about the first verbal skirmish in Parliament’s 18th session between NDA Government and opposition, or more specifically between Leader of 0ppsition, Rahul Gandhi, and Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The most commonly heard comment is that opposition has finally found its voice, and government, now cannot steamroll anything […]

By Sushil Kutty The Telangana Rashtra Samithi, founded by former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, transformed to Bharat Rashtra Samithi, a change brought about because KCR wanted a national role for the party and the Prime Minister’s post for himself. KCR proved to be overambitious and BRS couldn’t make the cut in 2023. It […]

By K Raveendran Elon Musk’s reported decision to put Tesla’s India entry on hold might seem like a setback for the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market. But a closer look reveals a situation where this delay could sting Tesla more than India. India’s potential as a future EV powerhouse, coupled with Tesla’s current struggles, […]

By Dr. Sobhanlal Datta Gupta The verdict of the 18th Lok Sabha polls, it goes without saying, was a slap on the face of the BJP and signified its moral defeat. It has also been indicative of the comeback of the Congress and a signal to the regional parties that if they stick together, the […]

Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian was leading in runoff presidential elections against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, according to early results released on Saturday by the interior ministry. Officials have so far counted more than 11 million ballots for Pezeshkian and around 9 million for Jalili, electoral authority spokesman Mohsen Eslami

Tamil Nadu chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party was hacked to death by six bike-borne men near his house in Chennai on Friday. The six men attacked Armstrong when he was having a discussion with a few party functionaries near his house in the