Vladimir Putin’s slow response to the Kursk attack could test the patience of some of his backers in Russia

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad arrested Ravindra Kumar, an employee of the Ordnance Factory in Hazratpur, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani agent he befriended on Facebook. The ATS found classified documents on Kumar's phone that he had sent to the agent, leading to his arrest and transfer to their Lucknow headquarters for further investigation. This incident highlights the ongoing threats posed by foreign spy agencies targeting Indian government personnel for confidential information,...

City-based drone maker ideaForge is planning a higher R&D spend this fiscal year to develop technology and product platforms in the UAV space, in line with the government's focus on fostering domestic drone research. The company's CEO, Ankit Mehta, mentioned that R&D spending was 22% of revenues last year and is expected to increase further this year. IdeaForge aims to drive sustained growth in the UAV sector through continuous innovation and leveraging run-rate business for...

Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and Shark Tank India 4 judge, shared an inspiring update on Sharma Ji Ka Aata, a brand he invested in 18 months ago. Starting as a small chakki in Pune generating ₹1 lakh per month, it has now evolved into a 20,000-square-foot factory nearing ₹1 crore in monthly revenue. Sangeeta Sharma's journey of creating pure atta out of personal necessity has transformed into a successful D2C brand driven by resilience,...

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal, claiming Moscow is adding preconditions to delay progress. Zelenskyy states Ukraine accepted US-backed unconditional ceasefire, while Russia complicates negotiations to continue war. Putin thanks world leaders for ceasefire efforts, emphasizes need for long-term peace and addressing root causes of crisis. Full Article

A Reddit user recently raised concerns about workplace gender dynamics, feeling that women receive preferential treatment at his office, leading to frustration and a shift in his feminist views. He highlighted instances of lighter consequences for mistakes and shorter working hours for women, contrasting with longer hours and less support for men. Despite acknowledging the issue, he clarified that his frustration is directed towards the workplace system rather than towards women themselves. The post sparked...

NATO leaders approved military plans to defend Europe from invasion in the aftermath of Russia's war on Ukraine, marking the alliance's largest defense readiness overhaul since the Cold War. The plans involve deploying up to 300,000 troops to the eastern flank within 30 days, potentially rising to 800,000 in six months, with a focus on the Baltic region and Central Europe. European nations face challenges in meeting defense goals, including mobilizing troops, increasing military budgets,...