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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for experiments that showed quantum mechanics applying at a larger scale. Their work demonstrated macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. Discoveries in Macroscopic Quantum Behavior In the mid-1980s, Clarke, Devoret and Martinis
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The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has responded forcefully to remarks by Shashi Tharoor, who criticized the Indian-American community for its alleged silence on U.S.–India policy issues. HAF’s executive director, Suhag A. Shukla, said the diaspora should not be seen as “proxies” of the Indian government and defended their measured approach to advocacy. Claim by Tharoor
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President Donald Trump announced that starting November 1, 2025, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. The move aims to shield domestic manufacturers from foreign competition. Details of the Tariff Plan Trump made the announcement in a post on his platform, stating the tariff would apply […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the progress of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Focus on Gaza Peace Proposal The two leaders exchanged views on the 20-point plan put forward by Trump, which calls for a ceasefire, hostage […]
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At the United Nations, India strongly condemned Pakistan over its treatment of civilians, accusing Islamabad of “bombing its own people” and deflecting international scrutiny with “baseless” claims against India. Indian Response at the UN In remarks during a Human Rights Council session, India’s delegate highlighted a recent airstrike in Matre Dara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
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Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]
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Pakistan has dispatched its first shipment of rare earth elements and critical minerals to the United States under a new USD 500 million agreement. The deal marks a major step in mining diplomacy between the two nations. Shipment Details The initial consignment, sent to US Strategic Metals, includes copper concentrate, antimony, and rare earths such […]