Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

India-EU Pact to Aid Global South Through Trilateral Projects India and the European Union have signed a landmark Trilateral Cooperation Agreement, aiming to implement joint projects in third countries with a focus on development, clean energy, and digital inclusion. The pact was formalized in Brussels during the official visit of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The agreement, signed alongside European Commissioner for International Partnership Jozef Sikela, is set to advance India-EU engagement across several areas, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), green shipping, and climate-focused development. It is expected to particularly benefit countries in the Global South. “This…

To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years in office, the NaMo App has launched the Jan Man Survey, a national public engagement initiative that quickly gained widespread traction. In just over a day, the digital survey collected responses from more than 0.5 million Indian citizens. Launched via a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to share their feedback on India’s progress and the government’s performance over the past decade. The survey aims to enhance civic participation by offering a direct platform for people to express views on governance, national security, youth empowerment, and…

A 17-year-old from a remote village in Bihar has taken the global tech community by surprise with an extraordinary cybersecurity achievement. Ram Jee Raj, a self-taught ethical hacker from Pahepur, near Samastipur, has been inducted into NASA’s Cyber Security Hall of Fame after identifying a critical vulnerability on NASA’s official website. Without any formal training in technology, Raj taught himself coding, ethical hacking, and game development through online resources. What started as a childhood fascination with video games soon grew into a deep interest in systems, security, and software. His determination and curiosity led him to independently explore the complex…

A full-scale launch rehearsal for the Ax-4 mission has been successfully carried out by SpaceX and the Ax-4 crew, ahead of their upcoming liftoff scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. According to a post by SpaceX on X (formerly Twitter), this marks the final milestone before launch. The Ax-4 mission, organized by Axiom Space, features an international astronaut crew from the United States, India, Poland, and Hungary, representing each of their countries on this historic flight. Taking center stage for India is Shubhanshu Shukla, serving as mission pilot. His participation signals a monumental step for India,…

India has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) indicating a major Indian Air Force (IAF) combat drill set to take place from June 7 to 8 near the southern stretch of the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan. The high-intensity drill, part of the IAF’s routine operational readiness checks, will take place in restricted airspace to ensure secure and uninterrupted execution of flight operations. As per the NOTAM, the aerial exercises are scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and conclude by 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. During this period, civilian and unauthorized military aircraft will not…

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday issued a powerful appeal for enduring national unity, emphasizing that the solidarity displayed during Operation Sindoor should become a permanent force in Indian society. Speaking at an RSS event in Nagpur, Bhagwat stated that while India celebrates diversity, its real strength lies in recognizing its collective identity. He urged citizens to remember their shared roots and rise above divisions. Lauding the swift and decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Bhagwat commended the Indian government for its strong stance and praised the armed forces for their remarkable courage and preparedness. He particularly highlighted how…

In a significant recognition of early-career excellence, Assistant Professor Varun Gadkari from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Chemistry has been selected to receive the 2025 Research Award by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS). The honor comes with a grant of $35,000, designated solely for Gadkari’s research pursuits. This annual award by ASMS is granted to promising academic scientists within their first four years of appointment and is aimed at fostering groundbreaking advancements in the field of mass spectrometry. Dr. Gadkari’s proposal stood out for its innovative plan to push the frontiers of RNA structural analysis. His research…

India presented its extensive disaster risk reduction (DRR) financing framework—surpassing $28 billion—at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, led the statement and called for urgent, time-bound progress and the establishment of a global facility offering catalytic funding, technical aid, and shared learning opportunities. In his remarks during the ministerial roundtable on DRR financing, Mishra praised the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and acknowledged the efforts by Brazil and South Africa to keep disaster resilience central to the G20 dialogue. “India views DRR financing not…

An all-party Indian delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington D.C. today as part of a two-day diplomatic mission aimed at deepening India-US ties and discussing Operation Sindoor, India’s comprehensive response to recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, which reflects India’s diverse political spectrum, will engage with senior members of the US Congress, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the India Caucus, as confirmed by a tweet from the Indian Embassy in the US. As part of its diplomatic outreach, the group will also interact with scholars at…

RCB head coach Andy Flower has reflected on the impact of the IPL 2025 mid-season suspension, calling it a “game-changing moment” that breathed new life into an injury-hit Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad. The week-long pause, triggered by Operation Sindoor and military escalation between India and Pakistan, forced the tournament to halt on May 9. While disruptive for the league, it proved timely for RCB. With a demanding travel schedule that stretched over 17,084 kilometers, RCB entered the break struggling — both physically and in form. However, Flower noted that the pause allowed two key players, captain Rajat Patidar and pacer…