International
Two years into the Israel–Hamas war, children in Gaza remain the worst affected. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, with nearly one-third of the deaths being children. Rising Hunger and Orphan Crisis The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics estimates that more than 39,000 children have been orphaned since the conflict […]
International
The U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused massive air travel disruptions, with more than 3,000 flights delayed nationwide due to staff shortages in air traffic control. Major Airports Affected Airports in Houston, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, and Newark have reported significant delays. At Chicago O’Hare, the Federal Aviation Administration
International
A fierce clash between the Pakistani Army and militants in Orakzai district, close to the Afghan border, has left 11 soldiers and 19 insurgents dead, according to official military reports. The incident took place during a pre-dawn intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling militant hideouts. Attack on Military Convoy Security forces were ambushed when militants
National
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has moved his official email to Zoho Mail, marking a clear endorsement of Indian-developed technology. His new address—amitshah.bjp@zohomail.in—was shared publicly with instructions to use it for official correspondence. Push for Swadeshi Technology The switch reflects the government’s growing emphasis on Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India,
Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked India to clarify whether the contaminated Coldrif cough syrup, linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh, was exported to other countries. The move raises the possibility of a global alert if international shipments are confirmed. Contamination and Deaths Reported Recent investigations revealed that batches of Coldrif
National
At the opening of India Mobile Congress 2025 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that 1 GB of wireless data in India now costs less than a cup of tea. He used the remark to highlight India’s strides in making digital services more affordable and accessible. Context of the Statement Modi was inaugurating […]