Bala Singh

If we want caste to matter less tomorrow, we must first understand how much it still matters today. For that enumeration isn’t enough. Only deep sample surveys can provide a detailed diagnosis

Air India anticipates incurring approximately $600 million in extra expenses if Pakistan's airspace ban persists for a year, prompting a request for government compensation. The airline projects losses exceeding $591 million annually due to increased fuel consumption and extended flight durations.

Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near Syria's presidential palace following escalating clashes between pro-government forces and the Druze minority. This action, Israel's second this week, serves as a stern warning to Syria's Islamist-led leadership. The strikes followed Druze leader Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri's condemnation of the government's actions against his community.

Hardik Pandya led Mumbai Indians to a dominant 100-run victory against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, a feat last achieved by an MI captain in 2012. MI's strong batting performance, highlighted by Pandya's unbeaten 48, propelled them to 217/2. Trent Boult and Karn Sharma's three-wicket hauls then dismantled RR for just 117.

The business logic behind Ukraine-US minerals pact allows New Delhi to plan a better logistics play for the many products it buys from Kyiv. Ukrainian Black Sea ports will be a vital link

Sundar Pichai voiced strong objections to the DOJ's proposed remedies in Google's antitrust case, cautioning they could cripple Google Search and jeopardize user privacy. He argued that demands to share search data and potentially sell Chrome would undermine innovation and devalue Google's investments. Pichai also highlighted privacy risks associated with the data-sharing proposal.

Amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has affirmed its unwavering support for India against terrorism. The US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce conveyed President Trump's full support to Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing ongoing communication with both Indian and Pakistani authorities.