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India is actively pursuing co-development of fighter jet engines with the UK, France, and Japan to bolster its indigenous aerospace capabilities and reduce reliance on single-source suppliers. This strategic diversification aims to enhance supply chain security and technological self-sufficiency amid growing security challenges.

Donald Trump has accused China of violating their recent trade agreement, claiming he had previously rescued their economy from a 'devastating' situation. Despite a temporary tariff reduction deal reached in Geneva, Trump alleges China hasn't honored its commitments.

For decades, well-to-do Indian parents happily sent their darlings to US to get degrees & to ‘grow up’. Trump’s upended it all. Now parents are sleepless even after making kids delete social media accounts

Phil Salt's explosive fifty propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final. RCB's bowlers dismantled PBKS for a mere 101 runs, setting the stage for Salt's blistering innings. With this emphatic win, RCB advances to their fourth IPL final, scheduled for June 3.

Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones, once celebrated for their effectiveness, have suffered a significant setback in Pakistan's Operation Sindoor. India's Akashteer air defense systems successfully intercepted all Turkish-origin drones, raising doubts about their battlefield credibility. This failure has impacted Turkey's defense ambitions and opened doors for competitors in the global drone market, potentially influencing future arms deals.

In 2021, southern districts saw population decline due to more deaths than births, while northern regions maintained high growth, revealing a two-speed nation exposed by the pandemic

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella attributed recent layoffs to reorganization rather than performance, impacting even product development roles. The company is aggressively pushing its Copilot AI assistants, securing a significant deal with Barclays for 100,000 licenses. While adoption is growing, some clients are proceeding cautiously, awaiting clearer returns on Microsoft's AI investments.

Maharashtra police are investigating Dr. Shashikant Deshpande for allegedly instructing a colleague to "kill" a Covid patient in 2021, based on a surfaced audio clip. The conversation reveals Deshpande telling Dr. Dange to "kill that Dayami woman," prompting an FIR against him for inciting religious feelings and caste-based slurs.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed India joined the QUAD for trade, but other members push for military exercises. He warned of a militarization agenda, urging India to see the "provocation." Lavrov also advocated reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism, citing improved India-China border relations, and criticized Western attempts to divide India and China.