India has moved up three percentage points in national optimism, maintaining its fourth position globally, according to the May edition of the Ipsos What Worries the World survey. The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;The survey, which is conducted in 30 countries measures public sentiment on national direction and key concerns of the population. According to the survey, in India, about 65 per cent of respondents said the country is heading in the right direction, which is significantly up from 62 per cent the previous month. Evidently, it seems that the operation has strengthened confidence of the civilians in the armed forces.<h2>Operation Sindoor Strengthens Public Confidence</h2>&nbsp;Amit Adarkar, CEO of Ipsos India, said the handling of Operation Sindoor reinforced public trust in the government and armed forces. “It has shown that the administration is capable of tackling external threats in the interest of citizens and national security,” he noted.&nbsp;The current optimism rating of India places is behind Singapore (77 per cent), Malaysia (69 per cent), and Indonesia (67 per cent). The other countries that are in the top tier include Argentina (56 per cent), Thailand (45 per cent), and Mexico (45 per cent). Most of the top-ranking countries are from the Global South. It also highlights that globally mere 37 per cent of citizens believe their countries are moving in the right direction.&nbsp;The countries that featured in the bottom of the optimism index are Peru (9 per cent), South Korea (15 per cent), and France (19 per cent).<h2>Terrorism Becomes a Rising Concern Post-Pahalgam Attack</h2>&nbsp;According to the survey, terrorism has emerged as a growing concern in India following the Pahalgam incident. The survey recorded an 11-point rise in the number of Indians identifying terrorism as a key issue, which is up to 26 per cent, the highest since October 2019. The current ranking of terrorism is at the third position among other national concerns, following inflation (37 per cent) and unemployment (33 per cent).<h2>Inflation and Unemployment Show Slight Decrease</h2>&nbsp;Another interesting fact is that concerns about inflation and unemployment have shown a slight decrease, each dropping by two percentage points from the previous month. Other concerns for Indian respondents include crime and violence (25 per cent) and financial or political corruption (21 per cent). The survey was conducted between 7 to 10 May 2025.Globally, the most cited concerns are inflation (33 per cent), crime and violence (33 per cent), poverty and social inequality (29 per cent), unemployment (27 per cent), and corruption (26 per cent). &nbsp;

The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

India has moved up three percentage points in national optimism, maintaining its fourth position globally, according to the May edition of the Ipsos What Worries the World survey. The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The survey, which is conducted in 30 countries measures public sentiment on national direction and key concerns of the population. According to the survey, in India, about 65 per cent of respondents said the country is heading in the right direction, which is significantly up from 62 per cent the previous month. Evidently, it seems that the operation has strengthened confidence of the civilians in the armed forces. Operation Sindoor Strengthens Public Confidence Amit Adarkar, CEO of Ipsos India, said the handling of Operation Sindoor reinforced public trust in the government and armed forces. “It has shown that the administration is capable of tackling external threats in the interest of citizens and national security,” he noted. The current optimism rating of India places is behind Singapore (77 per cent), Malaysia (69 per cent), and Indonesia (67 per cent). The other countries that are in the top tier include Argentina (56 per cent), Thailand (45 per cent), and Mexico (45 per cent). Most of the top-ranking countries are from the Global South. It also highlights that globally mere 37 per cent of citizens believe their countries are moving in the right direction. The countries that featured in the bottom of the optimism index are Peru (9 per cent), South Korea (15 per cent), and France (19 per cent). Terrorism Becomes a Rising Concern Post-Pahalgam Attack According to the survey, terrorism has emerged as a growing concern in India following the Pahalgam incident. The survey recorded an 11-point rise in the number of Indians identifying terrorism as a key issue, which is up to 26 per cent, the highest since October 2019. The current ranking of terrorism is at the third position among other national concerns, following inflation (37 per cent) and unemployment (33 per cent). Inflation and Unemployment Show Slight Decrease Another interesting fact is that concerns about inflation and unemployment have shown a slight decrease, each dropping by two percentage points from the previous month. Other concerns for Indian respondents include crime and violence (25 per cent) and financial or political corruption (21 per cent). The survey was conducted between 7 to 10 May 2025. Globally, the most cited concerns are inflation (33 per cent), crime and violence (33 per cent), poverty and social inequality (29 per cent), unemployment (27 per cent), and corruption (26 per cent).

The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Operation Sindoor: India climbs global optimism index post-terror response, says survey

Many believe that smartphones have changed the world more than any other invention in the human history, however, in recent months, major tech leaders have started outlining a future that leaves the smartphone behind. Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.<h2>Musk and Neuralink</h2>&nbsp;Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has been developing brain-computer interfaces that allows users to use devices through thought-driven control. Neuralink has even implanted its device in two human subjects, with the aim of removing physical interaction from computing.<h2>Bill Gates and Chaotic Moon</h2>&nbsp;Bill Gates supports Chaotic Moon, a company designing digital tattoos, which is a biotechnology-based technique that wants to analyze and collect information from the human body through it. These devices are still in the development phase, however they will be worn on the skin, use nanosensors to monitor health, track location, and transmit data. The goal, hence is, to turn the human body into a digital interface.<h2>Zuckerberg and Meta</h2>&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg as well, through Meta, is focusing on augmented reality glasses. He believes AR devices will have the potential to replace smartphones by 2030, projecting data and communication tools directly into the user’s field of vision. This approach, also supports Meta’s wider plans for the metaverse, where users will interact through immersive digital spaces.<h2>Altman and OpenAI&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;At the same time OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, advocates for seamless computing powered by artificial intelligence. While these are less focused on hardware, OpenAI's AI systems are seen as the underlying intelligence for new interface technologies, including both voice and vision-based systems.<h2>Apple has a different approach</h2>&nbsp;Apple, led by Tim Cook, however, is taking a different approach. The company’s newly launched iPhone 16, incorporates the AI-driven features but still retains the traditional smartphone design. Cook advocates gradual evolution rather than replacement, stating that smartphones shall continue to remain central to people’s daily lives. “We’re committed to improving what people already use,” Cook has stated.&nbsp;According to Statista, close to about 7.21 billion smartphones were in use globally in 2024. This figure includes multiple devices per person and corporate ownership, meaning actual user numbers are lower. Still, it signals the widespread adoption of smartphones, hence it might be reflective of the fact that a device so much in use is not vanishing anytime soon.&nbsp;

 Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.

Many believe that smartphones have changed the world more than any other invention in the human history, however, in recent months, major tech leaders have started outlining a future that leaves the smartphone behind. Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future. Musk and Neuralink Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has been developing brain-computer interfaces that allows users to use devices through thought-driven control. Neuralink has even implanted its device in two human subjects, with the aim of removing physical interaction from computing. Bill Gates and Chaotic Moon Bill Gates supports Chaotic Moon, a company designing digital tattoos, which is a biotechnology-based technique that wants to analyze and collect information from the human body through it. These devices are still in the development phase, however they will be worn on the skin, use nanosensors to monitor health, track location, and transmit data. The goal, hence is, to turn the human body into a digital interface. Zuckerberg and Meta Mark Zuckerberg as well, through Meta, is focusing on augmented reality glasses. He believes AR devices will have the potential to replace smartphones by 2030, projecting data and communication tools directly into the user’s field of vision. This approach, also supports Meta’s wider plans for the metaverse, where users will interact through immersive digital spaces. Altman and OpenAI At the same time OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, advocates for seamless computing powered by artificial intelligence. While these are less focused on hardware, OpenAI's AI systems are seen as the underlying intelligence for new interface technologies, including both voice and vision-based systems. Apple has a different approach Apple, led by Tim Cook, however, is taking a different approach. The company’s newly launched iPhone 16, incorporates the AI-driven features but still retains the traditional smartphone design. Cook advocates gradual evolution rather than replacement, stating that smartphones shall continue to remain central to people’s daily lives. “We’re committed to improving what people already use,” Cook has stated. According to Statista, close to about 7.21 billion smartphones were in use globally in 2024. This figure includes multiple devices per person and corporate ownership, meaning actual user numbers are lower. Still, it signals the widespread adoption of smartphones, hence it might be reflective of the fact that a device so much in use is not vanishing anytime soon.

&nbsp;Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.

Future without smartphones? Zuckerberg, Musk, Gates and Altman say yes, Apple says not yet

Here is a list of 6 biggest mysteries in the world, that remain unanswered chapters in human history.

Here's a list of 6 biggest mysteries in the world, that remain unanswered chapters in human history.

Atlantis, Dwarka, Van Gogh and more: Biggest unsolved mysteries of the world

It was the first confirmed interstellar object observed passing through our solar system. The Hawaiian name, ‘Oumuamua, means 'a messenger from afar arriving first.'

It was the first confirmed interstellar object observed passing through our solar system. The Hawaiian name, ‘Oumuamua, means 'a messenger from afar arriving first.'

What is Oumuamua? 6 facts about the first mysterious visitor to enter our solar system

This appointment can be seen as a significant step in the increasing inclusion of women in key ceremonial and administrative roles within the Indian armed forces.


This appointment can be seen as a significant step in the increasing inclusion of women in key ceremonial and administrative roles within the Indian armed forces. &nbsp;

Who is a President’s Aide-de-Camp? Meet the first woman navy officer to hold the prestigious role

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old prodigy from Texas, made history on Friday, May 30, by winning the prestigious 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. He emerged victorious after defeating 242 other talented competitors and spelling éclaircissement correctly.&nbsp; &nbsp;Zaki's remarkable win was announced on the official Instagram handle of the competition. Sharing a photo of the young champion from his winning moment, they captioned the post as, "Faizan Zaki, representing the Dallas Sports Commission, has done it! He is your 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! One of the most unforgettable performances in the 100-year history of the Bee! His winning word: éclaircissement.'' &nbsp;Along with the Scripps Cup, Zaki received $50,000 in cash and an honorary medal. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sarvadnya Kadam was named the runner-up in this year’s competition. Hailing from California, she received $ 25,000, and Sarv Dharavane from Georgia came third in the contest. He received $15,000 as a prize.After winning the competition, Zaki said, “I can’t describe it. It’s so amazing, getting to this point. Winning? I never expected this.” &nbsp;<h2>Who is Faizan Zaki? &nbsp;</h2>Faizan Zaki is a 7th-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School in Dallas, Texas. He represented the Dallas Sports Commission in the competition. &nbsp;His journey to the championship wasn’t easy. Zaki had participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee three times previously; unfortunately, he was not able to clinch the win. &nbsp;In 2024, he lost the trophy to fellow Indian-American Bruhat Soma after he misspelt a word in a hurry. &nbsp;With this year’s win, Zaki is now one of only five contestants in the Bee’s history to win the championship after finishing as a runner-up the previous year. &nbsp;He first entered the competition in 2019 when he was only seven years old, one of the youngest contestants in bee history. &nbsp;After finishing in 370th place, he competed again in 2023 and 2024. Zaki hails from Texas and has roots in Hyderabad, India. &nbsp;

Who is Faizan Zaki? A 13-year-old Indian-American Spelling Bee 2025 winner

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old prodigy from Texas, made history on Friday, May 30, by winning the prestigious 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. He emerged victorious after defeating 242 other talented competitors and spelling éclaircissement correctly. Zaki's remarkable win was announced on the official Instagram handle of the competition. Sharing a photo of the young champion from his winning moment, they captioned the post as, "Faizan Zaki, representing the Dallas Sports Commission, has done it! He is your 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! One of the most unforgettable performances in the 100-year history of the Bee! His winning word: éclaircissement.'' Along with the Scripps Cup, Zaki received $50,000 in cash and an honorary medal. Meanwhile, Sarvadnya Kadam was named the runner-up in this year’s competition. Hailing from California, she received $ 25,000, and Sarv Dharavane from Georgia came third in the contest. He received $15,000 as a prize. After winning the competition, Zaki said, “I can’t describe it. It’s so amazing, getting to this point. Winning? I never expected this.” Who is Faizan Zaki? Faizan Zaki is a 7th-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School in Dallas, Texas. He represented the Dallas Sports Commission in the competition. His journey to the championship wasn’t easy. Zaki had participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee three times previously; unfortunately, he was not able to clinch the win. In 2024, he lost the trophy to fellow Indian-American Bruhat Soma after he misspelt a word in a hurry. With this year’s win, Zaki is now one of only five contestants in the Bee’s history to win the championship after finishing as a runner-up the previous year. He first entered the competition in 2019 when he was only seven years old, one of the youngest contestants in bee history. After finishing in 370th place, he competed again in 2023 and 2024. Zaki hails from Texas and has roots in Hyderabad, India.

Faizan Zaki is a 7th-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School in Dallas, Texas. He represented the Dallas Sports Commission in the competition.

Best cartoons from the '90s - Tom and Jerry, Courage the Cowardly Dog and more

From Tom and Jerry to Courage the Cowardly Dog - check best cartoons from the '90s that you can watch again and again.&nbsp;

A new scientific study has warned that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could lose up to 75 per cent of its glacier ice by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. The region is the primary source of major river systems and supports nearly two billion people across Asia.&nbsp;The findings, published in the Journal Science, highlight the importance of limiting warming under the Paris Agreement targets. The study also shows that if warming is kept to 1.5 degree celsius, 40–45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus could still be saved.<h2>Global glacier loss worsens with warming</h2>Globally, not more than 24 per cent of glacier ice would remain if temperatures rise to 2.7 degree Celsius, the path projected under current climate policies. In contrast, if we succeed in holding warming to 1.5 degree celsius, we could preserve 54 per cent of current glacier mass worldwide.&nbsp;Regions such as the European Alps, North American Rockies, and Iceland which are critical to human populations are particularly vulnerable. At 2 degree celsius warming, these areas could retain not more than just 10–15 per cent of their 2020 glacier volumes. The most concerning part is that Scandinavia could lose all glacier ice entirely.<h2>Long-term effects will persist</h2>Researchers emphasise that even if global temperatures stabilise, the loss of glacier will still continue for decades. It will over centuries for glaciers to slowly retreat to higher altitudes, before they can reach a new balance.&nbsp;A team of about 21 scientists from 10 countries used eight glacier models to assess over 200,000 glaciers under various warming scenarios. The study is released at a crucial time when the UN’s first conference on glaciers in Dushanbe is ongoing. It is bein attended by over 50 countries.&nbsp;

 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region spans over eight countries and is also the home to some of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar areas. 

A new scientific study has warned that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could lose up to 75 per cent of its glacier ice by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. The region is the primary source of major river systems and supports nearly two billion people across Asia. The findings, published in the Journal Science, highlight the importance of limiting warming under the Paris Agreement targets. The study also shows that if warming is kept to 1.5 degree celsius, 40–45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus could still be saved. Global glacier loss worsens with warming Globally, not more than 24 per cent of glacier ice would remain if temperatures rise to 2.7 degree Celsius, the path projected under current climate policies. In contrast, if we succeed in holding warming to 1.5 degree celsius, we could preserve 54 per cent of current glacier mass worldwide. Regions such as the European Alps, North American Rockies, and Iceland which are critical to human populations are particularly vulnerable. At 2 degree celsius warming, these areas could retain not more than just 10–15 per cent of their 2020 glacier volumes. The most concerning part is that Scandinavia could lose all glacier ice entirely. Long-term effects will persist Researchers emphasise that even if global temperatures stabilise, the loss of glacier will still continue for decades. It will over centuries for glaciers to slowly retreat to higher altitudes, before they can reach a new balance. A team of about 21 scientists from 10 countries used eight glacier models to assess over 200,000 glaciers under various warming scenarios. The study is released at a crucial time when the UN’s first conference on glaciers in Dushanbe is ongoing. It is bein attended by over 50 countries.

The Hindu Kush region spans over eight countries and is also the home to some of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar areas.&nbsp;

75% of Hindu Kush Himalayan glaciers may vanish by century’s end: Study

 6 Bollywood murder mystery movies on Netflix that are a must-watch

From gripping stories to shocking climaxes - here we have compiled six best Bollywood murder mysteries that you should watch.&nbsp;

Crazy and mysterious – 6 Bollywood murder mystery movies on Netflix that are a must-watch

According to ISRO’s latest Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR), a record 261 launch attempts were made globally in 2024, out of which 254 were successful. These launches placed at least 2,578 active satellites and 2,963 total objects into our orbit.

According to ISRO’s latest Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR), a record 261 launch attempts were made globally in 2024, out of which 254 were successful. These launches placed at least 2,578 active satellites and 2,963 total objects into our orbit.

Over 3,600 pieces of space junk entered Earth’s orbit in 2024: ISRO

This object, temporarily named 2017 OF201 was discovered from the archival data from the Blanco telescope in Chile and the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope. 

This object, temporarily named 2017 OF201 was discovered from the archival data from the Blanco telescope in Chile and the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope.&nbsp;

Newly discovered dwarf planet takes 25,000 years to complete one orbit around the Sun

Did you know who the youngest billionaire in the world is? It’s Johannes von Baumbach (19), who inherited his wealth from his affluent family. Accumulating billions is a lifelong goal for many, but a few individuals are born into vast fortunes, inheriting billions at a young age. This list, compiled from Forbes data, showcases the youngest billionaires in the world as of 2025. Johannes von Baumbach (age: 19 | net worth: $5.6 billion) &nbsp;The youngest billionaire! Johannes is an heir to Boehringer Ingelheim, a major German pharmaceutical company. Not much is publicly known about this billionaire family, but Johannes has three siblings - ages 23, 25 and 27 - each reportedly worth $5.4 billion, as per Forbes. &nbsp;Lívia Voigt de Assis (age: 20 | net worth: $1.2 Billion) &nbsp;Voigt, 20, is one of the largest individual shareholders in WEG, the largest manufacturer of electrical motors in Latin America. The company was cofounded by her grandfather, Werner Ricardo Voigt. &nbsp;Clemente Del Vecchio (age: 20 | net worth: $6.6 Billion) &nbsp;Vecchio is one of the six children of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Essilor Luxottica, the world's largest eyeglasses firm. He inherited a 12.5 % stake in the company. &nbsp;Kim Jung-youn (age: 21 | net worth: $1.3 billion) &nbsp;Gaming heiress Kim Jung-youn, the youngest daughter of the late Kim Jung-ju, inherited a significant stake from their father 's company Nexon. She's not at all involved in Nexon's operation. &nbsp;Kevin David Lehmann (age: 22 | net worth: $4.2 billion) &nbsp;Lehmann inherited a huge amount of money after his father made him the owner of a 50% stake in dm (Drogerie Markt), Germany’s leading drugstore chain with over 3,700 locations. He has not been operationally involved in the chain. Franz von Baumbach (age: 23 | net worth: 5.6 billion) &nbsp;Baumbach is an heir to the Boehringer Ingelheim fortune and is currently the owner of 5.6 billion. The company is known for its well-known names in the pharmaceutical industry. &nbsp;Kim Jung-min (age: 23 | net worth: 5.6 billion) &nbsp;Sister to Kim Jung-youn, Jung-min inherited a large stake in NXC, the holding company for Nexon. &nbsp;The sisters inherited a huge bulk of money after their father, Kim Jung-ju, passed away in 2022. &nbsp;Luca Del Vecchio (age: 23 | net worth: $6.5 billion) &nbsp;Vecchio, along with his brother and half-brother, is among the youngest billionaires thanks to minority stakes in the eyeglasses behemoth Essilor Luxottica and other family-held ventures.&nbsp;

Meet the world’s youngest billionaires in 2025 - and one is only 19 years old

Did you know who the youngest billionaire in the world is? It’s Johannes von Baumbach (19), who inherited his wealth from his affluent family. Accumulating billions is a lifelong goal for many, but a few individuals are born into vast fortunes, inheriting billions at a young age. This list, compiled from Forbes data, showcases the youngest billionaires in the world as of 2025. Johannes von Baumbach (age: 19 | net worth: $5.6 billion) The youngest billionaire! Johannes is an heir to Boehringer Ingelheim, a major German pharmaceutical company. Not much is publicly known about this billionaire family, but Johannes has three siblings - ages 23, 25 and 27 - each reportedly worth $5.4 billion, as per Forbes. Lívia Voigt de Assis (age: 20 | net worth: $1.2 Billion) Voigt, 20, is one of the largest individual shareholders in WEG, the largest manufacturer of electrical motors in Latin America. The company was cofounded by her grandfather, Werner Ricardo Voigt. Clemente Del Vecchio (age: 20 | net worth: $6.6 Billion) Vecchio is one of the six children of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Essilor Luxottica, the world's largest eyeglasses firm. He inherited a 12.5 % stake in the company. Kim Jung-youn (age: 21 | net worth: $1.3 billion) Gaming heiress Kim Jung-youn, the youngest daughter of the late Kim Jung-ju, inherited a significant stake from their father 's company Nexon. She's not at all involved in Nexon's operation. Kevin David Lehmann (age: 22 | net worth: $4.2 billion) Lehmann inherited a huge amount of money after his father made him the owner of a 50% stake in dm (Drogerie Markt), Germany’s leading drugstore chain with over 3,700 locations. He has not been operationally involved in the chain. Franz von Baumbach (age: 23 | net worth: 5.6 billion) Baumbach is an heir to the Boehringer Ingelheim fortune and is currently the owner of 5.6 billion. The company is known for its well-known names in the pharmaceutical industry. Kim Jung-min (age: 23 | net worth: 5.6 billion) Sister to Kim Jung-youn, Jung-min inherited a large stake in NXC, the holding company for Nexon. The sisters inherited a huge bulk of money after their father, Kim Jung-ju, passed away in 2022. Luca Del Vecchio (age: 23 | net worth: $6.5 billion) Vecchio, along with his brother and half-brother, is among the youngest billionaires thanks to minority stakes in the eyeglasses behemoth Essilor Luxottica and other family-held ventures.

Accumulating billions is a lifelong goal for many, but a few individuals are born into vast fortunes, inheriting billions at a young age. Check the list.&nbsp;

From Raazi to Khufiya: Best Bollywood spy movies that you can watch again and again

From Alia Bhatt's Raazi to Tabu's Khufiya, here's a list of the best Bollywood spy movies that you can watch again and again.&nbsp;

 The jet will also have the ability to carry 1,500 kg of weapons internally and at least 5,500 kg externally, alongside 6,500 kg of fuel.


The jet will also have the ability to carry 1,500 kg of weapons internally and at least 5,500 kg externally, alongside 6,500 kg of fuel. &nbsp;

What is HAL AMCA and how India plans to join the 5th-gen stealth fighter jet club?

Best suspense thriller to watch over the weekend on Netflix - Kohrra, Khufiya and more

This weekend, enjoy the mystery and gripping thriller from the comfort of your homes - check the list.&nbsp;

This point lies in the South Pacific Ocean, which is approximately 2,700 kilometres from the nearest land. 

This point lies in the South Pacific Ocean, which is approximately 2,700 kilometres from the nearest land.&nbsp;

What is Point Nemo? Earth's most isolated place where ISS will be crashed

India is accelerating efforts to revive Kailashahar Airport in Tripura, a defunct airstrip with significance dating back to the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. This will become the second airport for the state after Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.&nbsp;Kailashahar Airport is situated just a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border and near the Siliguri Corridor, which is also known as India’s “Chicken’s Neck.” This narrow corridor has a width of just 22km at its narrowest point, and it connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country, making the area strategically critical.

CM chairs meeting with AAI delegation on revival of Kailashahar Airport

<h2>Recent Developments</h2>&nbsp;The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated steps to revive the defunct airport in Unakoti district. On May 26 2025, the senior officials from the AAI &nbsp;visited Kailashahar to inspect the site, following the request from the Tripura state government. The delegation, which included AAI’s Northeast Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore and Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport Director K C Meena, assessed the infrastructure and land availability for the redevelopment plan.<h2>Historical Role in 1971 War</h2>Kailashahar Airport played a significant role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. It was a key base for the Indian Air Force and the launching point for the first missions of ‘Kilo Flight’, which was the inaugural air unit of the Bangladeshi resistance. The airport enabled reconnaissance and combat missions using modified civilian aircraft during the war.&nbsp;For over 30 years, the airport has been non-operational after having closed in the mid-1990s due to limited space. Currently, the runway is around 1,000 metres long, extremely insufficient for larger aircraft like ATRs. Officials are, however, exploring options to acquire 75 to 205 acres to enable expansion and safe operation, keeping recent development from China and Bangladesh in mind.&nbsp;<h2>Strategic Countermeasure</h2>India’s push to revive Kailashahar comes amid concerns over China’s potential military foothold at Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, which is less than 20km from the Indian border. Reviving the Kailashahar airbase, further aims to strengthen India’s strategic posture in this sensitive border region.&nbsp;The airport, while primarily intended to improve regional air connectivity and economic development will further support regional security needs. It is also expected to facilitate faster movement of goods and personnel near the sensitive border areas. Further planning is still underway in consultation with the Tripura state government.&nbsp;

The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. 

India is accelerating efforts to revive Kailashahar Airport in Tripura, a defunct airstrip with significance dating back to the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. This will become the second airport for the state after Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport. Kailashahar Airport is situated just a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border and near the Siliguri Corridor, which is also known as India’s “Chicken’s Neck.” This narrow corridor has a width of just 22km at its narrowest point, and it connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country, making the area strategically critical.

The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border.&nbsp;

'Used in 1971 war': What is Kailashahar Airbase and why is India reviving it?

Kajol is playing a mom who can't be defeated. After a long wait, the first trailer of the fourthcoming movie Maa is out. From the makers of Shaitaan, which starred Ajay Devgn, who is also Kajol’s husband, comes a mythological horror movie featuring Kajol as a fierce mother willing to go to any lengths to save her daughter. &nbsp;Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Devgn Films and Jio Studios.&nbsp;<h2>Maa trailer</h2>The 2:24-minute trailer begins with a tense scene featuring Kajol driving through a dense forest with her daughter, who is complaining about period pain. While trying to console her daughter, suddenly, a girl slams into the side window. Cut to the next frame when the mother and daughter find themselves in an unknown place, which is rumoured to be cursed by a demon. Soon after, a girl goes missing, and eerie events begin to occur around a tree.&nbsp;As the trailer progresses, Kajol starts an investigation with a police officer to find the missing girls. She fights against the demon while also uncovering mysterious happenings to save her daughter from the evil presence.

&nbsp;The trailer blends horror, eeriness, and mythological elements, making it more captivating. The stunning visuals, VFX, and characters make the two-minute watch even more gripping. The movie stars Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Jitin Gulati.<h2>Netizens reactions</h2>Soon after the trailer was released, it got amazing reactions from the netizens.&nbsp;''#Maa, from the world of #shaitaan. The trailer is amazing. The glimpses of horror scenes will be scary and thrilling in movie. Excited to watch #Kajol in intense scenes. I like that they write each artists' name with their mother name to pay tribute,'' one user wrote. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maa</a>, from the world of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shaitaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shaitaan</a>. The trailer is amazing. The glimpses of horror scenes will be scary and thrilling in movie. Excited to watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kajol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kajol</a> in intense scenes. I like that they write each artists&#39; name with their mother name to pay tribute. <a href="https://t.co/QOrP9xG0ID">pic.twitter.com/QOrP9xG0ID</a>&mdash; CineScope (@CineScope3000) <a href="https://twitter.com/CineScope3000/status/1928009419658297502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another wrote, ''Kajol is a powerhouse Performer Proves Again. Trailer Vfx and the story looks so good and Unique Super excited to watch 🔥🔥''

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kajol is a powerhouse Performer Proves Again. Trailer Vfx and the story looks so good and Unique Super excited to watch 🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaaTrailer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaaTrailer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaaTheFilm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaaTheFilm</a> <a href="https://t.co/a6ZFG8HERj">pic.twitter.com/a6ZFG8HERj</a>&mdash; Adarsh (@Adarsh_Jha_07) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adarsh_Jha_07/status/1928008454662218155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The film will release on June 27, 2025, in theatres in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.

Maa trailer out: Kajol is playing the role of a fierce mom in this mythological drama - watch

Kajol is playing a mom who can't be defeated. After a long wait, the first trailer of the fourthcoming movie Maa is out. From the makers of Shaitaan, which starred Ajay Devgn, who is also Kajol’s husband, comes a mythological horror movie featuring Kajol as a fierce mother willing to go to any lengths to save her daughter. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Devgn Films and Jio Studios. Maa trailer The 2:24-minute trailer begins with a tense scene featuring Kajol driving through a dense forest with her daughter, who is complaining about period pain. While trying to console her daughter, suddenly, a girl slams into the side window. Cut to the next frame when the mother and daughter find themselves in an unknown place, which is rumoured to be cursed by a demon. Soon after, a girl goes missing, and eerie events begin to occur around a tree. As the trailer progresses, Kajol starts an investigation with a police officer to find the missing girls. She fights against the demon while also uncovering mysterious happenings to save her daughter from the evil presence.

Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Devgn Films and Jio Studios. This pan-India release will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.

Maa trailer out: Kajol is a fierce mom fighting a demon in this mythological horror- watch

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People who are attractive tend to earn more, but this advantage diminishes for those with higher levels of intelligence, says a study that analysed the life and career of 37,000 employees in the UK and US.&nbsp;Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.&nbsp;The study analysed data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS), which tracked more than 17,000 Britons born during a single week in March 1958. The subjects were assessed on everything from education and income to cognitive ability from childhood.&nbsp;They were graded on their looks at the ages of 7 and 11, and then their earnings at ages 33, 42, 47, 51 and 55. The exercise revealed a consistent trend—attractive people earned significantly more, on average.However, there was a striking exception: this benefit disappeared for the most intellectually gifted, or in other words, beauty boosted earnings—except for the brainy.&nbsp;Dr Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics, the author of the study, carried out similar analyses using data of more than 20,000 Americans and found that the pattern was the same: attractive people earned more at the ages of 22, 29, and 38—but only if they were of average or below-average intelligence. For the most intelligent, beauty made little difference to earnings.One likely explanation is that employers have less inclination to reward superficial traits in professions that demand more intelligence.&nbsp;In contrast, in roles that require less brainpower, a winning smile might tip the balance in promotion decisions without a severe impact on job performance.&nbsp;However, in a study published in the International Journal of Manpower, Kanazawa says our brains evolved millions of years ago to deal with a very different world to the one in which we now live.“For the most part, our ancestors hunted and gathered, every day. And the primary context in which our ancestors evaluated members of the opposite sex was mating,” Kanazawa writes.&nbsp;He adds that the most convincing explanation for modern humans treating attractive individuals more favourably is because, on some level, they yield to an evolutionary urge to impress or attract them as potential mates. This impulse to treat beautiful people better is strong and heterosexuals may be guided by it, even when they are confronted with somebody of the same sex.He further says that workers in particular professions, whether superiors or subordinates, often share similar levels of intelligence.&nbsp;He concluded that occupations that tend to attract less intelligent bosses, who oversee less intelligent workers, are more susceptible to being swayed by good looks, which means that their attractive subordinates benefit from a beauty premium.In sharp contrast, clever bosses who supervise clever workers in “high IQ” jobs override such evolutionary instincts.

Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.

People who are attractive tend to earn more, but this advantage diminishes for those with higher levels of intelligence, says a study that analysed the life and career of 37,000 employees in the UK and US. Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent. The study analysed data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS), which tracked more than 17,000 Britons born during a single week in March 1958. The subjects were assessed on everything from education and income to cognitive ability from childhood. They were graded on their looks at the ages of 7 and 11, and then their earnings at ages 33, 42, 47, 51 and 55. The exercise revealed a consistent trend—attractive people earned significantly more, on average. However, there was a striking exception: this benefit disappeared for the most intellectually gifted, or in other words, beauty boosted earnings—except for the brainy. Dr Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics, the author of the study, carried out similar analyses using data of more than 20,000 Americans and found that the pattern was the same: attractive people earned more at the ages of 22, 29, and 38—but only if they were of average or below-average intelligence. For the most intelligent, beauty made little difference to earnings. One likely explanation is that employers have less inclination to reward superficial traits in professions that demand more intelligence. In contrast, in roles that require less brainpower, a winning smile might tip the balance in promotion decisions without a severe impact on job performance. However, in a study published in the International Journal of Manpower, Kanazawa says our brains evolved millions of years ago to deal with a very different world to the one in which we now live. “For the most part, our ancestors hunted and gathered, every day. And the primary context in which our ancestors evaluated members of the opposite sex was mating,” Kanazawa writes. He adds that the most convincing explanation for modern humans treating attractive individuals more favourably is because, on some level, they yield to an evolutionary urge to impress or attract them as potential mates. This impulse to treat beautiful people better is strong and heterosexuals may be guided by it, even when they are confronted with somebody of the same sex. He further says that workers in particular professions, whether superiors or subordinates, often share similar levels of intelligence. He concluded that occupations that tend to attract less intelligent bosses, who oversee less intelligent workers, are more susceptible to being swayed by good looks, which means that their attractive subordinates benefit from a beauty premium. In sharp contrast, clever bosses who supervise clever workers in “high IQ” jobs override such evolutionary instincts.

Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.

Your good looks help enhance your income—unless you’re also very smart, says study

England has been renowned for its tradition for sports, whether it is the FA Cup in football or the Ashes in cricket, the nation has taken pride in its vast culture. However, one sport that has really caught the eye in recent years where the fans are seen risking their lives is the traditional rolling wheel of cheese. The event taking place annually is held at Cooper's Hill at Brockworth near Gloucester in England.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">It’s a race like no other! Competitors risk life and limb as they race downhill after a rolling wheel of cheese at the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll in UK&#39;s Gloucester . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONUncut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONUncut</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Lq5AF4wv2">pic.twitter.com/3Lq5AF4wv2</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1927696227983925496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake?</h2>The event is popularly known as the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake and has a rich history despite its tradition being unknown. The earliest record being is the 1826 event as a bunch of athletes chase down a 200-yard (180 m) long hill for a Double Gloucester cheese. This means, the sport has a tradition beyond the FA Cup which started in 1871 and the Ashes in 1882. When compared to the Wimbledon, it originated more than half a century before, highlighting the tradition.&nbsp;<h2>Format of Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake</h2>From the top of the hill, a 7–9-pound (3–4-kilogram) round of Double Gloucester cheese is sent rolling down the mountain, which is 200 yards (180 m) long, and with a slope of around 50 percent (26.6 degrees).&nbsp;&nbsp;Competitors then start racing down the hill after the cheese is released. The first person over the finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the cheese. The competitors aim to catch the cheese; however, it has around a one-second head start and can reach high speeds, enough to knock over and injure a spectator.&nbsp;Multiple races are held during the day, with separate events for men and women.While it may seem funny, competitors are seen sustaining heavy injuries and sometimes being rescued from near-death situations. The hill is unsteady in nature with a rough surface, making it harder for the competitors to win.

One sport that has really caught the eye in recent years where the fans are seen risking their lives is the traditional rolling wheel of cheese. The event taking place annually is held at Cooper Hill at Brockworth near Gloucester in England.

England has been renowned for its tradition for sports, whether it is the FA Cup in football or the Ashes in cricket, the nation has taken pride in its vast culture. However, one sport that has really caught the eye in recent years where the fans are seen risking their lives is the traditional rolling wheel of cheese. The event taking place annually is held at Cooper's Hill at Brockworth near Gloucester in England.

One sport that has really caught the eye in recent years where the fans are seen risking their lives is the traditional rolling wheel of cheese. The event taking place annually is held at Cooper's Hill at Brockworth near Gloucester in England.

Watch: Competitors risk life after a rolling wheel of cheese in UK's Gloucester

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India views China as its 'primary adversary' and regards Pakistan as an 'ancillary security problem to be managed', according to the United States Defence Intelligence Agency’s Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025.&nbsp;The report, released days after cross-border clashes between the two neighbouring nations in early May, outlines the shifting defence priorities of the Indian government during the rising regional tensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.<h2>Main Report</h2>“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s defence priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi’s military power,” the report added.&nbsp;Despite a military confrontation between India and Pakistan in mid-May, the DIA noted in their report that India’s strategic focus remains fixed on China. It further referenced India’s continuing investment in the modernisation of it's military, highlighting the testing of the nuclear-capable Agni-I Prime medium-range ballistic missile, the Agni-V MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle), as well as it's second commissioning of a second nuclear-powered submarine to reinforce its nuclear triad and 'bolster its ability to deter adversaries'.&nbsp;India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which was carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', led to days of hostilities involving artillery, missiles and drones between 7 and 10 May. “Following a late April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi conducted missile strikes on terrorism-related infrastructure facilities in Pakistan,” the report said. A ceasefire was in place as of 10 May.&nbsp;Contrary to the observations about India, the report noted that Islamabad continues to regard India as an 'existential threat' and is focusing on developing battlefield nuclear weapons to offset India’s conventional military advantage.<h2>India's focus on bilateral cooperation</h2>The assessment also highlighted India’s growing defence diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes bilateral cooperation, multilateral engagement in groups such as the ASEAN, Quad, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and continued promotion of its 'Made in India' initiative to develop a self-reliant domestic defence sector aimed at modernising the military.&nbsp;While both, India and China reached an agreement in October 2024 on disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, the DIA noted the fundamental border dispute remains unresolved.&nbsp;

"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.

India views China as its 'primary adversary' and regards Pakistan as an 'ancillary security problem to be managed', according to the United States Defence Intelligence Agency’s Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025. The report, released days after cross-border clashes between the two neighbouring nations in early May, outlines the shifting defence priorities of the Indian government during the rising regional tensions. "India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said. Main Report “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s defence priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi’s military power,” the report added. Despite a military confrontation between India and Pakistan in mid-May, the DIA noted in their report that India’s strategic focus remains fixed on China. It further referenced India’s continuing investment in the modernisation of it's military, highlighting the testing of the nuclear-capable Agni-I Prime medium-range ballistic missile, the Agni-V MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle), as well as it's second commissioning of a second nuclear-powered submarine to reinforce its nuclear triad and 'bolster its ability to deter adversaries'. India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which was carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', led to days of hostilities involving artillery, missiles and drones between 7 and 10 May. “Following a late April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi conducted missile strikes on terrorism-related infrastructure facilities in Pakistan,” the report said. A ceasefire was in place as of 10 May. Contrary to the observations about India, the report noted that Islamabad continues to regard India as an 'existential threat' and is focusing on developing battlefield nuclear weapons to offset India’s conventional military advantage. India's focus on bilateral cooperation The assessment also highlighted India’s growing defence diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes bilateral cooperation, multilateral engagement in groups such as the ASEAN, Quad, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and continued promotion of its 'Made in India' initiative to develop a self-reliant domestic defence sector aimed at modernising the military. While both, India and China reached an agreement in October 2024 on disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, the DIA noted the fundamental border dispute remains unresolved.

"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.

India sees Pakistan as side character, China as 'primary adversary': US Report

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to modernise its nuclear arsenal, driven by its longstanding perception of India as an 'existential threat', according to a US report.&nbsp;In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;The report suggests that Pakistan is focusing on the &nbsp;enhancement of its nuclear capabilities, including it's development of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons, in an effort to offset India’s conventional military advantage.&nbsp;“Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons,” the report said.&nbsp;The assessment also notes that Pakistan is receiving military and economic support from China to support this modernisation.&nbsp;The report added, "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates."&nbsp;While Islamabad still continues to rely heavily on Beijing as its main defence partner, there are growing tensions in this relationship, the reports cite a rise in militant attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan.&nbsp;The intelligence document also outlines the broader security challenges facing Pakistan. These include ongoing border conflicts, the rise in attack of organisations like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch nationalist militants, as well as several counter-terrorism operations. Despite these efforts, more than 2,500 people were killed in militant violence within Pakistan in 2024.&nbsp;In contrast, the report notes that India views Islamabad only as an 'ancillary security proble' to be managed, and not as a central strategic challenge indicating a divergent threat perception between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to modernise its nuclear arsenal, driven by its longstanding perception of India as an 'existential threat', according to a US report. In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The report suggests that Pakistan is focusing on the enhancement of its nuclear capabilities, including it's development of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons, in an effort to offset India’s conventional military advantage. “Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons,” the report said. The assessment also notes that Pakistan is receiving military and economic support from China to support this modernisation. The report added, "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates." While Islamabad still continues to rely heavily on Beijing as its main defence partner, there are growing tensions in this relationship, the reports cite a rise in militant attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan. The intelligence document also outlines the broader security challenges facing Pakistan. These include ongoing border conflicts, the rise in attack of organisations like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch nationalist militants, as well as several counter-terrorism operations. Despite these efforts, more than 2,500 people were killed in militant violence within Pakistan in 2024. In contrast, the report notes that India views Islamabad only as an 'ancillary security proble' to be managed, and not as a central strategic challenge indicating a divergent threat perception between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Haunted by a rival? Pakistan sees India as ‘existential threat’, accelerates nuclear modernisation: Report

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