Author: Muneera

Russia’s air attack on the southern port of Odesa was repelled for a second consecutive night, with Ukrainian air defense systems being engaged in the early hours of Wednesday. On Tuesday, after withdrawing from a U.N.-backed deal for safe Black Sea grain exports, Russia targeted Ukrainian ports. This decision sparked concern, particularly in Africa and Asia, about the potential increase in food prices and hunger. On the Telegram messaging app, Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odesa, issued a warning, stating, “Avoid coming near the windows and refrain from firing or displaying the actions of the air defense forces.” From shortly…

Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district witnessed a joint operation by security forces on Tuesday, resulting in the elimination of four terrorists sponsored by Pakistan. Early on Monday, contact was established with the terrorists, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire. “In the ensuing gunfight, two terrorists were hit. One of them was killed on the spot, while the other was observed falling into the river,” stated Lt Col Bartwal. On Tuesday, in the Sindhara area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, security forces carried out a joint operation, resulting in the elimination of four terrorists sponsored by Pakistan. At the scene,…

Iran’s online images reveal female police officers wearing all-black chadors, scolding and detaining women whose heads were uncovered. Iranian police, as reported by state media, resumed patrols on Sunday to apprehend the growing number of women who are not covering their hair in public, in defiance of the strict dress code. Exactly 10 months after the September 16 death of Mahsa Amini, 22, while in custody, which sparked nationwide protests and resulted in the virtual disappearance of morality police from the streets, the report indicates an increasing number of women openly defying the law. Amini, an individual of Iranian-Kurdish descent,…

PM Modi stated that France holds significance as a partner in the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. In a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that France plays a crucial role as a partner in the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. Additionally, he highlighted that defense ties have been a significant pillar in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that India considers France as a natural partner in its pursuit of becoming a developed nation. He further mentioned the celebration…

Bard has recently introduced global enhancements, extending its reach to users worldwide. Bard, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Alphabet, is expanding its presence in Europe and Brazil starting this Thursday. This expansion marks the largest scale-up for the product since its initial launch in February, placing it in direct competition with Chat GPT, a rival supported by Microsoft. Bard and Chat GPT are conversational programs powered by generative artificial intelligence, designed to engage in human-like conversations and respond to various prompts from users. These products have generated worldwide enthusiasm while also instilling a sense of cautiousness. Companies have enthusiastically…

PM Modi’s visit to France on July 13 and 14 revolves around discussions between both sides for Rafale-M fighters, Scorpene submarines, and 5th Gen engines for AMCA aircraft. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his two-day visit to France starting July 13, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighted the “strong guidance” provided by the “common vision” of PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, as the India-France strategic partnership celebrates its 25th anniversary. During his time in Paris, Prime Minister Modi has a busy schedule that involves engaging with the French President, as well as other prominent figures in…

China responded fiercely to NATO’s allegations that it poses a threat to the organization’s interests and security. The country strongly objected to any endeavor by the military alliance to extend its presence into the Asia-Pacific region as well. During a two-day summit held in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, NATO released a strongly worded statement on Tuesday (Jul 11), asserting that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) undermines the organization’s interests, security, and values through its “ambitions and coercive policies.” Country’s employment of a wide array of political, economic, and military tactics to expand its global influence and assert power,…

Delhi Rain: Commencing the evacuation of residents in flood-prone low-lying areas, authorities in Delhi have acted. Over the past three days, the northern region of India has been devastated by intense rainfall, leading to extensive destruction and a tragic loss of over 37 lives. In Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River surged beyond the critical threshold of 205.33 meters late last evening and further rose to 206.24 meters this morning, primarily due to increased water release from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. According to officials, the river exceeded the anticipated warning level earlier than predicted. Numerous rivers in…

Joe Biden, the U.S. President, has arrived in London on Sunday night to commence a three-nation tour. As part of his itinerary, he is set to have meetings with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Following these engagements, he will travel to Vilnius for a NATO summit and conclude his tour with a visit to Finland, which recently joined NATO as a new member. According to the White House, the purpose of the journey was to enhance and solidify the already strong bond between our nations. Arriving at Stansted airport northeast of London on Sunday evening, the President…

Post Balasore train crash, Central agency takes over official probe of Odisha incident on June 6. According to officials, three railway employees have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Balasore triple-train accident that resulted in the loss of over 290 lives. At this stage, the absence of invoking Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) against the accused by the agency indicates a lack of evidence regarding sabotage. The individuals arrested in relation to the Balasore incident, as stated, are senior section engineer Arun Kumar Mahanta, section engineer Mohammad Amir Khan, and technician Pappu Kumar. They…