V. Nagendra Prasad

Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that Gogoi's children are not Indian citizens. Sarma also questioned Gogoi's purported 15-day visit to Pakistan, insinuating suspicious activities. He further claimed to possess evidence and promised to reveal more details regarding Gogoi's international travels before September.

Following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India is preparing to urge international financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank to reassess their financial aid to Pakistan. This diplomatic push comes before a crucial IMF meeting where Pakistan's financial arrangements will be discussed. India aims to highlight concerns about Pakistan's role in fueling terrorism.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

Following the Pahalgam attack, India took strong actions. Pakistan fears a potential Indian strike. Security around Hafiz Saeed is heightened. Pakistani media reported false Indian incursions. Schools near the Line of Control are conducting drills. Residents are stocking supplies. Tourist spots are deserted. The US is urging de-escalation and supports India. Pakistan is bracing for possible escalation.

Kishore Jena, overcoming a recent ankle surgery, aims to qualify for the World Championships by achieving the 85.50m mark at the Doha Diamond League. After a silver medal at the Asian Games, Jena faced injury setbacks, but Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra encouraged him to participate in the upcoming NC Classic in Bengaluru, boosting his morale and focus.

After Pahalgam, India should hit back hard, but not with an all-out war. Instead a breakdown of Pakistan – economically, politically, ideologically, and strategically – should be India’s option

Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, is expected to be integrated into Siri by mid-2025. Discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook included Gemini app distribution, with Cook indicating more third-party AI models would be incorporated into Apple Intelligence later this year.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Argentina, triggering a tsunami alert and prompting Chile to issue a tsunami warning, initiating evacuations along its southern coast. President Gabriel Boric urged evacuation of the Magallanes region coastline, assuring that all state resources would be available. Over 1,100 residents were evacuated in Puerto Williams as a precaution, with Antarctic bases also being evacuated.