International
Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]
International
The United States will withdraw from the United Nations’ cultural and education agency, UNESCO, for the second time under President Trump’s administration. The decision was announced on July 22, 2025, and the withdrawal is set to take effect on December 31, 2026. Citing Bias and Ideological Concerns The White House stated that UNESCO has taken […]
Uncategorized
Russia’s government has sharply downplayed expectations for any breakthrough in upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed hopes of a miraculous agreement, saying that under current conditions, a rapid resolution is “hardly possible.” Russia insists it will continue to pursue its strategic aims regardless of talks. Civilian
National
An Air India Boeing 787 (Flight AI 315) from Hong Kong to Delhi experienced a small auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and while passengers were disembarking at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 22, 2025. The APU, located near the aircraft’s tail, shut down automatically as designed. Minor Damage, All Safe Air India […]
Economy National
A recent SBI Research report shows that five states—Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka—together account for nearly 50% of all active GST taxpayers in India, eight years after GST implementation. UP Leads the Pack Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 13.2% of active GST registrations. Maharashtra follows at 12.1%, Gujarat at 8.4%, Tamil […]
Defence National
The Indian Army has endorsed a pioneering project by IIT Ropar to develop next-generation surveillance drones, showcasing the progress of homegrown defence technology. Led by the Centre of Drones and Autonomous Systems (CoDRAS), the project focuses on creating India’s first fully indigenous autonomous landing and real-time geo-tracking systems for use in frontline and
Business Markets
Asian stock markets traded mixed on July 22, 2025, as investors awaited clarity on US trade tariffs and upcoming corporate earnings. Market sentiment was cautious across the region amid global economic uncertainty and political developments. Japan Slips After Election Setback Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged down 0.1% after the ruling coalition failed to retain a majority […]