The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.
Related news
Reports surfaced of a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, allegedly following a disagreement over IRS proposals. Steve Bannon claimed Musk initiated the clash, leading to a 'playground tussle' that required intervention. The incident has sparked widespread internet speculation and memes, while Bannon calls for a probe into Musk's immigration status.
Google has issued an apology following a significant outage that disrupted Google Cloud services globally, impacting major platforms like Cloudflare, OpenAI, and Shopify. The downtime, lasting for hours, was attributed to a flawed update involving a new “quota policy checks” feature. Google engineers identified the issue quickly, but overloaded systems in larger regions prolonged the recovery.
The Congress party criticises the government's abstention from the UNGA vote on a Gaza ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders call it a departure from India's foreign policy. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deems the abstention shameful. Pawan Khera accuses the government of moral cowardice. K C Venugopal questions the shift in India's stance.
Amid escalating tensions, the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for northern Gaza areas following a projectile interception. The military declared it would forcefully respond to any terrorist act, urging immediate evacuation south to Gaza City shelters.
Election Commission officials are challenging Rahul Gandhi to formalize his claims of "rigging" in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections by writing to the poll panel. The EC insists it can only offer a formal rebuttal to his "baseless allegations" if he communicates his grievances directly. The commission also expressed disappointment that Gandhi hasn't responded despite being invited for consultations.
Israel has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that killed General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran's revolutionary guard aerospace force, accusing him of orchestrating attacks against Israel. The strike, part of a broader offensive targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, has been met with strong condemnation from Iran. Supreme Leader Khamenei has vowed severe retaliation, raising fears of escalating tensions.
US president Trump's expanded travel ban, effective Monday, restricts entry for citizens from 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East. The administration cites terrorism and overstay concerns, though critics denounce the policy as discriminatory. Exemptions exist for journalists, students, and those needing urgent medical care. Venezuela's government has condemned the ban as a "stigmatisation and criminalisation campaign".
In a potential breakthrough, the US and China have established a framework to resolve their long-standing trade disputes following discussions in London. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the agreement, pending presidential approval, expressing optimism about resolving issues like rare earth exports.
Delhi experienced a drop in maximum temperature by up to 6.1 degrees Celsius on Friday, offering slight respite from the intense heat, though high humidity persisted. A change in weather patterns, including a trough line and a western disturbance, brought moisture and thunder activity to northwest India.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the Class 12 results for the April-May 2025 session on results.nios.ac.in. Students can now check their scores and download provisional mark sheets. The original documents can be collected from their respective study centers later. NIOS also provides options for marks verification, re-evaluation, and improvement exams.