ISI hosts meeting of anti-Taliban leaders in Turkey amid deteriorating ties with Kabul

A NASA study indicates that increased solar activity during solar maximum accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric drag, significantly impacting satellite constellations like Starlink. This phenomenon presents operational challenges and raises environmental concerns as more satellites burn up, releasing materials into the atmosphere. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved space traffic management and the consideration of space weather in satellite planning. Full Article

Udit Raj and Shashi Tharoor (File Images) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Udit Raj criticized MP Shashi Tharoor for his remarks in Panama, claiming he is attempting to undermine the Congress party by asserting it has done nothing, particularly regarding India's military operations. Tharoor's comments praising India's counter-terror strikes, including the surgical strike and Balakot airstrike, have led to tensions within Congress, with Raj labeling Tharoor a "super spokesperson" for the BJP and questioning his commitment...

A physical altercation erupted during a four-day match between Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging Teams in Mirpur, involving South African off-spinner Tshepo Ntuli and Bangladeshi batter Ripon Mondol after Mondol hit a six off Ntuli. The confrontation escalated when Ntuli pulled Mondol's helmet, necessitating intervention from umpire Kamruzzaman to separate the players, while tension persisted throughout the match. Despite the incident, which the match officials are set to report for potential disciplinary action, Bangladesh's Emerging...

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced his departure as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, ending his role as a Special Government Employee aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy. Musk's exit follows his public criticism of Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," which he deemed a "massive spending bill" that could not be both big and beautiful, leading to tensions within the Republican Party. After a tumultuous tenure marked by internal resistance and personal backlash, Musk...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US will revoke visas for certain Chinese students with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or those studying critical fields. This initiative, along with stricter visa regulations and enhanced social media monitoring, exacerbates uncertainty for international students. Concerns have emerged regarding potential talent deterrence and the diminishing status of the US as a global education hub, as students fear being perceived as threats under these new guidelines....

About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is a Senior Editor at The Times of India, focusing on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources, and clean energy. He has extensively covered Parliament since 2003, analyzing the impact of politics on domestic policy and India's global positioning. Prior to his current role, Vishwa spent over a decade reporting on internal security and investigative agencies. Full Article