Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked a political storm with his recent remarks during a speech in Boston, USA, where he alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is “compromised.” Gandhi raised concerns over the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, claiming irregularities in voter turnout figures. Gandhi’s Allegations Speaking to an audience of the Indian…
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken a unique diplomatic approach by initiating ‘mango diplomacy’ to strengthen relations with China. During a recent meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, Yunus announced his plan to personally send a basket of fresh mangoes to President Xi Jinping, symbolizing goodwill between the two nations. Bangladesh’s Strategic Shift Toward…
India is exploring ways to strengthen its domestic shipbuilding industry to reduce its $75 billion annual import bill on foreign vessels. With 95% of India’s trade dependent on foreign-owned ships, experts argue that investing in local shipbuilding could enhance economic security and reduce forex outflows. Current Challenges in India’s Shipbuilding Sector Despite being the 16th…
Shares of Suzlon Energy jumped 8% on Monday after the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a draft notification mandating local procurement of key components used in wind turbine manufacturing. The move aims to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly Chinese manufacturers. Government’s New Policy The MNRE’s Revised List…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Survey of India (SoI), has directed Google to remove the Chinese video chat app ‘Ablo’ from its Play Store for misrepresenting India’s territorial boundaries. The app, which had over 10,000 downloads, incorrectly depicted the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, while…
Tech giant OpenAI has hit an unexpected roadblock with its latest artificial intelligence models. The company’s new reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, are showing a concerning spike in hallucination rates—essentially making up information that isn’t true—compared to their predecessors. Hallucination Rates Surge in o3 and o4-Mini According to OpenAI’s internal testing, the o3 model hallucinated…
Samsung has launched the second edition of its “Walk-a-thon India” fitness challenge, offering participants a chance to win a Galaxy Watch Ultra for free—but only if they meet the challenge requirements. How to Participate The challenge, conducted via the Samsung Health app, began on April 21, 2025, and will run until May 20, 2025. To…
A new study by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by Alcohol Change UK, has revealed alarming health risks associated with moderate alcohol consumption, challenging long-held beliefs about its safety. The research, which analyzed data from over 4,000 adults, found that even low-level drinking—such as a single glass of wine or beer—can significantly increase the risk…
A nationwide survey of over 5,000 doctors has revealed alarming gaps in the adoption of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for heart failure patients in India. The study, conducted by the Heart Failure Association of India, found that only one in four heart failure patients receive GDMT, despite its proven effectiveness in improving heart function and…
A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has raised concerns about the increasing toxicity of rice, a staple food for nearly half the world’s population. Researchers from Columbia University, in collaboration with teams from China and the United States, have found that climate change is significantly boosting arsenic levels in rice, posing serious…
