Current Affairs
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGurgaon couple alleges baby mix-up at Delhi fertility clinic; FIR filed
A Gurugram couple alleges a child swap at a Greater Kailash IVF center after a DNA test failed to confirm maternity and paternity of one of their newborns. Doubts arose when one b…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship$150 Million, 1,000 Fellows: Inside Anthropic’s Plan to Bring AI to Nonprofits
The artificial intelligence giant is rolling out the Claude Corps, a fellowship program that will send young, tech-savvy workers into 400 not-for-profit organizations eager to ado…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsExplained: Why India A were penalised 10 runs against Sri Lanka A
In a bizarre turn of events during a cricket match, Sri Lanka A was awarded 10 runs before their innings began. India A was penalized twice for repeated pitch infringements by the…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSeafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in Gulf
Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJewar Airport is now operational. Is there still room for property prices to rise?
Noida's Jewar International Airport's launch is set to ignite real estate growth along the Yamuna Expressway. Experts foresee a surge in demand for homes, offices, and commercial …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBritish PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Keir Starmer said that “the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16”
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran peace deal gets cautious welcome amid unresolved tensions
The United States and Iran are set to sign an interim peace deal on Friday that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially end a nearly four-month-long conflict that has kil…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsITR filing FY 2025-26: Can you switch between new and old income tax regime every year?
ITR filing: The question that needs to be answered is: if your tax regime choice can change every year, depending on your financial situation and stage of life, can you switch bet…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies
Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Quebec Left the Church and Became the World Leader in Assisted Dying
A society once strongly Roman Catholic has rejected the church’s prohibition on euthanasia, with many instead viewing control over one’s death as an individual right.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThe potential of geothermal energy for US homes
Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16
The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch
Three years after its maiden commercial flight as China’s flagship civilian airliner, the C919 is entering a pivotal maintenance phase, with jets across the series being progressi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit
Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refuses to apologise for deaths in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesFury has continued to mount in India over the…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump to face European allies at odds with him over two wars at G7 summit
Trump will touch down in France for the G7 meeting with allies who are at odds with him over a pair of wars.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsInside Colombia’s Never-Ending Drug War
Ten years after a landmark peace deal, armed groups are wreaking deadly violence, blending jungle combat with new drone warfare.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines unpicks Asean’s South China Sea ‘sovereignty deadlock’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr did not dwell on warships or water cannons when he rose to speak at the country’s Independence Day celebrations on Friday. Instead, he si…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTaking on Neo-Nazis, One Trademark at a Time
In Germany, a campaign called Rights Against the Right is securing trademarks for right-wing symbols and phrases, aiming to cut into a revenue stream that sustains hate groups.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPsychologist Adam Grant: Uncertainty Is More Stressful Than Difficulty
According to Adam Grant and six decades of research, your problem isn’t that your goals are hard. It’s that they’re ill-defined.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Athletic Brewing Scaled Fast by Breaking a Rule Most Founders Swear By
The brands that scale were broad from the start. Stop waiting for permission to expand.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Posting Less Helped Me Grow to 30,000 Followers on LinkedIn
The consistency myth is burning out marketers—and stunting brand growth.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX Just Pulled Off the Largest IPO in History—But What Happened Next Is the Real Story for the Economy
The Russell 2000 is more than doubling the S&P 500 this year.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeta Tapped a Pentagon Supplier to Prototype Face Recognition for Its Glasses
Rank One, whose board includes a former CIA deputy director and a former FBI science chief, supplied face recognition to Meta for internal development of its smart glasses app.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThese new solid-state ACs promise a cool future. Scientists aren’t so sure.
After three years of record-breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere. The International Energy Agency projects that the num…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPakistani police mistakenly open fire on Australian family, killing child
Fatal shooting of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed by Punjab Police officer causes furore.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBritish tourist wanted after jumping bail over Hong Kong airport vandalism
A Hong Kong court has issued an arrest warrant for a British tourist who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalising self-check-in kiosks at the city’s airport earl…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's Modi in Slovakia, seeks to strengthen trade and investment ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bratislava marks the first by an Indian leader since Slovakia's "velvet divorce" from the Czech Republic.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns
Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the 'reorientation' of global trade away from the US.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEl-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges
El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsG7 meeting in France: What’s on agenda, who is attending?
The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNCERT textbook shows Indus Valley's 'Dancing Girl' with covered torso to make it 'age-appropriate'
NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook has altered the appearance of the Indus Valley Civilisation's 'Dancing Girl' artefact. The traditionally bare torso is now visually covered in th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Kheer spills on Kerala minister during launch of free bus rides for women
During the launch of Kerala's free bus travel scheme for women, Minister Bindu Krishna had payasam spill on her inside a crowded KSRTC bus. The "Priyadarshini" scheme, aimed at wo…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsStepson of Norway’s crown prince jailed for four years in rape case
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, convicted of rape, domestic violence and drug charges after seven-week trial in Oslo.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of AustraliaHot weather is expected across Europe this week as heatwave conditions …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKyiv cathedral hit by US-patriot missile? Russia denies strikes on Ukrainian Unesco site
Russia denies striking the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. Moscow claims a US-made Patriot missile hit the UNESCO site. Ukraine insists a Russian attack caused significant…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAndrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind
Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results
Why do some governments consistently turn long-term goals into visible results while others struggle to move beyond policy announcements? The answer often lies not in ideology and…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Carolina Hurricanes Just Won the Stanley Cup. What Their Goalie Said Afterward Was Brilliant
All the cliches are true.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump hails MoU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans
Trump hails MoU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMarius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess, sentenced to four years for rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, Mette-Marit's son from a relationship prior to her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, was accused of 40 charges, carrying a maximum possible sentence of …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties
Hong Kong authorities will tighten regulations governing a labour importation scheme by introducing a two-tier vetting system and raising the maximum penalty for non-compliant emp…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKumkum Bhagya actress Sanchita Ugale found hanging at home near Mumbai
TV actress Sanchita Ugale, known for her role in 'Kumkum Bhagya', has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 22. She was found hanging in her Nalasopara residence and was declar…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics89% students abroad eye Indian jobs as work-abroad dream loses its shine
Indian students pursuing overseas education are increasingly reassessing where their futures lie. Data from Student Circus shows an 89% rise in engagement with India-based job opp…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran peace deal: what we know so far?
As Washington and Tehran edge closer to sign peace deal, concerns remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s ongoing hostility with Hezbollah. Here’s…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat still needs to be negotiated in US-Iran ‘peace deal’?
The US and Iran say they have reached a deal. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how both sides are claiming victory
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