Jordan Duarte

Both lost power. Both saw their political dominance challenged. Yet while Mamata Banerjee has turned to the INDIA bloc as a source of relevance and protection, MK Stalin has chosen to focus on rebuilding his own turf. Their contrasting responses offer a glimpse into the next phase of opposition politics in India.

An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and caught fire in the Gulf of Oman following a US military action. The US stated an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition after the vessel allegedly violated a blockade of Iran's ports and ignored directions. All Indian seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance.

Indians make up just 9% of Singapore’s resident population, and many have long been part of its middle-class, English-speaking mainstream. So why are racist posts trying to paint them as a sudden threat?

Tragedy struck in Dubai as a minibus carrying Indian workers collided with a truck, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Authorities revealed the truck had stopped unexpectedly due to a technical issue. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus driver's inattentive driving and failure to maintain a safe distance contributed to the devastating crash.

Hardik has been recovering from a back spasm, while Rohit sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL. Both players missed multiple matches during the tournament.

Trinamool Congress is experiencing a significant political shift. Several party MPs have reportedly written to the Lok Sabha Speaker expressing their support for the BJP-led NDA. This follows recent internal party challenges and a poor performance in the West Bengal elections. The move aims to align with the NDA's political course.

India’s too big for a movement of the young to upend its system. And youth anger doesn’t necessarily produce better governance. That said, politicians must respond to what justifiably angry young Indians are saying

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns humanity is on the cusp of Artificial General Intelligence, potentially within four years, urging immediate preparation. He views current AI agents as a societal stress test and highlights the risks of recursive self-improvement. Hassabis also criticized tech companies for laying off engineers, advocating for increased productivity instead.

India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough. This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China, and Russia, who are all racing to develop these near-unstoppable weapons. Hypersonic systems, flying above Mach 5, pose a new era of warfare, demanding advanced defense strategies.