President Trump has proposed a $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system, aiming for completion by 2029. This initiative, intended to shield the US from long-range missile threats, faces scrutiny over its effectiveness and potential enrichment of allies like Elon Musk. Concerns arise regarding the project's technical challenges, immense costs, and the possibility of escalating an arms race in space.
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The Supreme Court denied Christian Michel James' plea to remove the bail condition requiring a local address, stating he could remain in Tihar Jail if unable to provide one. Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland scam, argued he lacked local contacts after six years in custody and a divorce.
In an IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, GT won the toss and chose to field. GT bowler Arshad Khan had a tough start, falling twice during his run-up in the second over, causing concern but fortunately, he managed to complete the over after physio attention.
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Dr. Ajay Taware, already jailed in connection with a Porsche car crash blood sample swap, has been arrested in the 2022 Ruby Hall Clinic kidney transplant case. As head of the Regional Authorisation Committee (RAC), Taware is accused of misusing his position to approve a kidney swap transplant based on fraudulent documents.
As the Bharat Rashtra Samithi celebrates its silver jubilee, a power struggle seems to be emerging between KCR's children, KTR and Kavitha, fueled by dissatisfaction over party control and influence. Kavitha's discontent surfaced after expressing concerns about KCR's speech and her perceived sidelining within the party, leading her to independently pursue initiatives.
US President Trump announced plans to redirect $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard University to trade schools nationwide. The move targets research funding frozen over concerns about antisemitism and foreign student policies. While Harvard faces legal battles and remains silent, vocational education leaders applaud the shift. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the future of higher education and funding priorities in the US.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the CII summit, asserted India's firm stance: dialogue with Pakistan will solely address terrorism and PoK. He emphasized PoK residents as integral to India, envisioning reunification. Singh highlighted India's evolved counter-terrorism strategy, stating Pakistan is paying a heavy price for sponsoring terror.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced recruitment for 47 District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) posts under Advt. No. 38/2025. Online applications will be accepted from June 3 to June 24, 2025. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics. The preliminary exam is scheduled for August 3, 2025. Detailed vacancy and reservation information, eligibility criteria, and application instructions are available on the official BPSC... Expand
The Bombay High Court intervened in the case of a 19-year-old student. She was arrested for an online post about India-Pakistan relations. The court ordered her immediate release from Yerwada prison. Judges criticized the college's rustication order and the police's actions. The court allowed her to take her exams.