Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing for a military parade. He will attend with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. This marks Kim's first multilateral event. Meetings between Kim and Putin are under consideration. North Korea has been aiding Russia in the Ukraine war. Kim seeks to strengthen ties with China.
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Proposed changes to US student visa rules could limit international student stays to four years, replacing the flexible “duration of status” model. This move is expected to impact Indian students more than their Chinese counterparts, as many Indians depend on post-study work routes such as OPT and H-1B visas. Chinese students often pursue funded PhDs or return home, facing less disruption. The shift may prompt Indian students to consider alternative destinations like the UK, Germany, and... Expand
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has refuted Pakistan's propaganda claiming India's S-400 air defence system was damaged during Operation Sindoor. PIB clarified that reports of destruction are false, and the circulated image is from a 2010 Russian parade. India launched Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, striking terror hubs, and intercepted Pakistani drones and missiles using the S-400.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the media on the third day of the organisation's centenary event, emphasizing the importance of values and tradition in education alongside technology. He advocated for Sanskrit study to understand India's knowledge and culture, while clarifying the RSS's coordination with the BJP government, acknowledging potential struggles but denying any quarrel.
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Silver price today: Silver prices experienced a significant surge, climbing by Rs 2,597 to exceed Rs 1.24 lakh per kilogram in futures trading, mirroring strong global market performance. This surge was fueled by factors such as increased US tariffs on Indian products, a weakening rupee, and investors seeking safe-haven assets.