EY employee’s death: Ajit Pawar says rising cases of young people dying due to stress needs attention

Israeli tanks have entered the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, as part of a crackdown on militancy amid a rise in attacks. The offensive, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targets refugee camps like Tulkarem, causing destruction in urban areas and increasing tensions in the region. Palestinians view these actions as attempts to solidify Israeli control over the territory, where 3 million people live under military...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the previous AAP government of leaving an empty public exchequer before the BJP took over, but assured the implementation of the Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance scheme for women with thorough planning. The BJP-led government plans to table pending CAG reports during the upcoming Assembly session to hold AAP accountable for its governance, while also focusing on fulfilling poll promises and developing the Capital. Meetings with officials have been...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Russia's "aerial terror" as he reported that Russia launched over 200 drones in an overnight attack, the largest of the war. He called for unity among Ukraine's allies and stated that a total of nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs, and 35 missiles were launched by Russia, causing damage in five regions of Ukraine. Full Article

France's ambassador to the Philippines emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation exercises in the South China Sea amid rising tensions, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. The aircraft carrier strike group conducted drills with the Philippine Navy to enhance interoperability and defense capabilities in the disputed waterway, signaling support for countries upholding international law and freedom of navigation. The visit comes as the Philippines seeks to...

The latest finance ministry annual report revealed that USAID funded seven projects worth $750 million in India during the fiscal year 2024, with no mention of alleged funds for voter turnout. The report detailed projects in agriculture, water, sanitation, renewable energy, disaster management, health, forests, and climate adaptation. A political controversy arose when the Elon Musk-led DOGE claimed to have revoked a $21 million grant for voter turnout, with US President Donald Trump also making...

Airliners crossing the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were warned by the Chinese navy about a secret live-fire exercise happening in international waters. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that Australian authorities were not notified by China about the exercise, but airlines flying in the region picked up the broadcast. This caused concern for commercial pilots, with Airservices Australia issuing a warning about potential hazards in the airspace due to Chinese warships conducting...