A five-level security circle has been put in place to protect Russian President Vladimir Putin during his state visit to India, with stringent measures including anti-drone guns, SWAT teams, and coordinated efforts between Indian and Russian security agencies. The security net covers all routes and venues, ensuring that Putin's movements are safeguarded from potential threats, as Delhi remains on high alert throughout his stay.

Putin in India: Five-Level Security Net Ready to Protect Russian President

A newly hatched macaroni penguin chick has made its public debut at Moody Gardens Aquarium in Texas, delighting visitors and marking a significant milestone for the aquarium's penguin colony.

Newly Hatched Macaroni Pengiun Chick Makes Public Debut at Texas Aquarium

Putin-Modi Meet: preparations underway for Putin's arrival in India

Indonesia Floods: Residents in Indonesia's West Sumatra are struggling to salvage their rice harvest after severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have damaged vast stretches of farmland. Farmers are working tirelessly to recover what remains of their crops, but the destruction has led to significant losses and fears of food shortages in the region.

Indonesia Floods: Residents Struggle to Salvage Rice Harvest in Indonesia's West Sumatra 

Cyclone Ditwah: India has intensified its rescue and relief efforts in response to Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused widespread devastation in Sri Lanka and affected regions in South India. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed teams and sent essential supplies, including a Bailey bridge, to assist in restoring connectivity and supporting recovery operations. 


Cyclone Ditwah: India Ramps Up Rescue & Relief Efforts 

Delhi Pollution: Opposition MPs have staged a protest in Delhi, urging the government to take immediate action to address the city's worsening air pollution crisis. The lawmakers highlighted the surge in respiratory illnesses and the impact of hazardous air quality, demanding comprehensive measures to curb pollution and protect public health.


Delhi Pollution: Opposition MPs Stage Protest, Urge Govt to Take Action 

Scientists have discovered a unique fungus in the ruins of Chernobyl that not only survives but thrives in extreme radiation, with melanin in its cells acting as a natural shield against ionizing radiation. This radiotrophic fungus, predominantly Cladosporium sphaerospermum, grows faster in high-radiation environments and has shown potential to block cosmic rays, making it a candidate for future use as a living radiation shield in space missions and nuclear facilities. 


Chernobyl Fungus Eats Radiation: The Ultimate Nuclear Shield

President Donald Trump has publicly defended the U.S. military's recent lethal strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, primarily targeting vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean linked to groups such as Venezuela's Tren de Aragua and Colombia's National Liberation Army.

Trump Backs Drug Boat Strikes, Defends Actions

Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation for a militant attack that wounded several Israeli soldiers, according to the Israeli Defense Forces. The strikes, concentrated in the southern town of Khan Younis, resulted in the deaths of multiple Palestinians, including children, and have further escalated tensions amid a fragile ceasefire.

Gaza: Israel Retaliates with Airstrikes After Militant Assault

The Pentagon has launched a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to discuss sensitive U.S. military plans, including details of a strike on Houthi forces in Yemen. The investigation found that Hegseth shared classified operational information in a group chat, which could have endangered troops if the information had been intercepted. 


Pentagon Investigates Hegseth Over Signal Chat Military Leak

Israel-Lebanon Talks: Israel has described the atmosphere during direct talks with Lebanon as "positive," marking a notable shift in diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The discussions, held amid ongoing regional tensions, focused on border issues and security cooperation, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about the prospects for improved relations. 

Israel-Lebanon Talks: Israel Says Atmosphere 'Positive' During Direct talks with Lebanon 

China has introduced a 13% VAT on condoms as part of a broader strategy to boost its declining birth rate, ending a 33-year tax exemption on contraceptives. The move is part of revised family planning rules, which aim to encourage larger families and address the country's demographic crisis. 


China Imposes 13% VAT on Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

Protests have erupted in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruparankundram over the non-compliance with a court order to light the ceremonial lamp at the hilltop temple, leading to clashes between protesters and police. Despite the Madras High Court's directive, authorities refused to allow the lamp to be lit, prompting demonstrators to break barricades and defy prohibitory orders. 

Thiruparankundram Lamp Still Unlit: Protesters Clash with Police 

Dua Lipa fans have flocked to Mexico City for the pop-up taquería "La Dua," a special culinary experience inspired by the singer's music and her Radical Optimism tour. The pop-up, located in the trendy Condesa neighborhood, features a menu of tacos and drinks themed to her hits, along with souvenirs and photo opportunities, creating a unique celebration for her fans. 


Dua Lipa Fans Flock to Mexico for 'La Dua' Taco Pop-Up

A global scramble is underway for one of tech’s most basic components - memory chips. A surge in ai demand and shrinking inventories have triggered the sharpest supply squeeze in years, pushing prices to multi-year highs and forcing companies from Microsoft to Xiaomi to fight for allocations.


Global Chip Shortage Sparks Fears of Economic Slowdown 

Trump's Tariffs:  There’s a major new challenge to president Donald Trump’s tariff policy, and it’s coming from one of America’s biggest retailers. Costco has filed a lawsuit against the administration, demanding a refund for tariffs it says were illegally imposed on imported goods.


Trump's Tariffs: Costco Sues Trump Administration Over Tariffs 

Gold is inching higher as weaker U.S. Private payrolls data lifted expectations of a federal reserve rate cut next week. But what’s really struck gold are base metals.


Copper Strikes 'Gold' With Record Surge Amid Supply Squeeze

 India’s textile and apparel exporters are getting little respite from the rupee’s fall to a record low, with steep U.S. Tariffs eroding most currency linked advantages. The rupee breached the 90 mark against the dollar this week. It was mostly pressured by foreign portfolio outflows, strong import demand and uncertainty surrounding the pending U.S–India trade deal.


Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low 

President Donald Trump has announced a major reversal of Joe Biden’s fuel-economy rules, a move he says will cut car prices for Americans.


 Trump Rolls Back Biden-era Fuel Standards

New Delhi is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit, described as historic by Kursk MLA and other officials, will see Putin engage in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, defense cooperation, and regional issues. 

Putin in India: Putin's Visit to India Called 'Historic' by Kursk MLA

The European Union has finalized a landmark agreement to phase out all imports of Russian fossil fuels by 2026, marking a historic turning point for the bloc’s energy security and independence.


EU Seals Historic Deal to Phase Out Russian Fossil Fuels by 2026 | WION

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