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Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the Indian armed forces complete autonomy. They can now decide on the method, targets, and timing of their response. A high-level meeting was convened, attended by key paramilitary force heads, to address the heightened tensions and security concerns in the region.

Subhas Chandra Bose’s dramatic resignation from the Congress presidency in 1939 exposed deep rifts in India’s freedom movement, as conflicting visions of the nation’s future clashed

The Supreme Court questioned petitioners seeking the release of the Pegasus report, asking about the issue with the government using spyware against terrorists. Concerns over national security arose amidst allegations of citizen surveillance. The court suggested checking individual petitioner's hacking claims within the report, but resisted making the entire document public, citing security concerns and potential misuse.

A Congress social media post depicting PM Modi without his head sparked outrage from the BJP, who likened it to an Islamist call for beheading. While Congress initially defended the image, claiming it didn't show any name or face, they later deleted it amidst criticism.

Driven by a yearning for equivalence with India, the Pakistani top brass gambled on a terror attack to elicit an unavoidable Indian response. This high-stakes move, however, could prove ruinously expensive

Despite U.S. restrictions, Huawei is developing the Ascend 910D, a powerful AI processor aiming to rival Nvidia's H100 chip. This move highlights China's resilience in the semiconductor industry and its push for technological self-sufficiency. Huawei plans to ship significant quantities of its Ascend chips, demonstrating its ability to overcome challenges and compete in the AI sector.

Harvard's South Asia Institute, funded by Laxmi Mittal, faced backlash for hosting a "Pakistan conference" after Indian students protested, citing concerns about platforming a government allegedly enabling terrorism. Pakistan, facing embarrassment and criticism, vowed to revive its academic presence in the US. The conference sparked debate about Harvard's role and Pakistan's influence in American academia.