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Elon Musk Launches new political party ‘America Party’ to Challenge the U.S. “Uniparty System”

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and former ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced the creation of a new political party in the United States. Musk says the move is a direct response to what he calls a “one-party system” that has gripped the country and eroded democratic choice. Musk’s Break with Trump and the GOP Once Trump’s top political donor during the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Musk’s relationship with the president has soured dramatically. The fallout began after Musk, appointed to head the now-defunct [...]

By |2025-07-07T16:51:19+05:30July 7, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Elon Musk Launches new political party ‘America Party’ to Challenge the U.S. “Uniparty System”
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Trump Administration to Notify Countries of New Tariff Rates Starting Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration will begin sending official notifications to trade partners regarding updated tariff rates as early as Friday. The move comes as the U.S. pushes to conclude ongoing trade negotiations and aims to pressure countries into finalizing agreements before the July 9 deadline. According to Trump, around 10 to 12 countries will receive letters outlining new tariff rates, which will vary significantly—ranging from 10–20% on the lower end, and up to 60–70% in some cases. "They’ll be fully covered," [...]

By |2025-07-04T17:23:26+05:30July 4, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Trump Administration to Notify Countries of New Tariff Rates Starting Friday
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Pakistan Faces Water Crisis After Indus Treaty Suspension by India—Sharif Announces Emergency Measures

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced urgent measures to increase the country’s water storage capacity following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in April. The move comes as Islamabad grapples with the escalating water crisis and what it calls New Delhi’s “weaponisation” of water. India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty Over Terror Links India’s historic decision to halt the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, attributed to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group. In response, [...]

By |2025-07-03T17:24:41+05:30July 3, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Pakistan Faces Water Crisis After Indus Treaty Suspension by India—Sharif Announces Emergency Measures
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Who Will Choose the Next Dalai Lama? China, the Golden Urn, and the Battle for Tibet’s Spiritual Future

The future of Tibetan spiritual leadership is under global scrutiny, centered around a centuries-old ritual: the Golden Urn method. At the heart of this debate is the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, who has made it clear—his reincarnation will not be controlled by China. China’s Stance on Reincarnation Chinese authorities insist that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, and other top lamas must be approved by Beijing and decided through the Golden Urn—a method introduced by the Qing dynasty in [...]

By |2025-07-02T18:31:13+05:30July 2, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Who Will Choose the Next Dalai Lama? China, the Golden Urn, and the Battle for Tibet’s Spiritual Future
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India and US Near Interim Trade Deal to Avert Tariffs Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties

India is poised to finalize an interim trade agreement with the United States as early as this week, aiming to prevent steep tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, the deal represents a key milestone toward a comprehensive US-India trade pact and would be one of the first of its kind involving a major American trade partner. The interim agreement is expected to lay the foundation for a broader bilateral trade deal, which both countries aim to [...]

By |2025-07-01T18:05:05+05:30July 1, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on India and US Near Interim Trade Deal to Avert Tariffs Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties
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Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: 12 Dead, Dozens Injured in Sangareddy District Explosion

A devastating explosion followed by a massive fire at a chemical factory in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has claimed 12 lives and injured over 30 others, according to Telangana Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha. Fire at Sigachi Pharma in Pasamailaram The tragic incident occurred at Sigachi Pharma, located in Pasamailaram Phase 1, Medak, late Sunday. According to fire officials, eleven fire tenders were rushed to the scene to battle the intense blaze that erupted after a reactor blast inside the facility. Rescue and Relief Operations Underway Authorities [...]

By |2025-06-30T18:47:26+05:30June 30, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: 12 Dead, Dozens Injured in Sangareddy District Explosion
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Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief: Brings Decades of Intelligence Experience

In a major development, the Narendra Modi-led government has appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer from the Punjab cadre, as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Jain will officially assume office on Monday, June 30, succeeding Ravi Sinha, whose tenure concludes after a relatively low-profile term. Currently serving as the head of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC), Parag Jain has been instrumental in key intelligence missions. Notably, under his leadership, the ARC played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor, gathering [...]

By |2025-06-28T18:07:34+05:30June 28, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief: Brings Decades of Intelligence Experience
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Rath Yatra 2025: Puri Welcomes the Divine Journey of Lord Jagannath and Siblings | Dates, Route, and Key Highlights

The sacred city of Puri is all set for one of the most anticipated Hindu festivals of the year — Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025, also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra. Celebrated with unmatched devotion and grandeur, this annual event marks the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, to the Gundicha Temple. When is Rath Yatra 2025? According to the Drik Panchang, the Rath Yatra falls today, Friday, June 27, 2025, which corresponds to [...]

By |2025-06-27T14:33:46+05:30June 27, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Rath Yatra 2025: Puri Welcomes the Divine Journey of Lord Jagannath and Siblings | Dates, Route, and Key Highlights
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Omission of Pahalgam Terror Attack

In a decisive move underscoring India’s firm stance against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' joint statement during the meeting held in Qingdao. His decision came after the draft omitted any reference to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, while controversially highlighting militant activity in Balochistan. India Upholds Strategic Autonomy on Counter-Terrorism Minister Singh's refusal to endorse the document reflects India’s commitment to strategic autonomy and its zero-tolerance policy toward cross-border [...]

By |2025-06-26T14:37:08+05:30June 26, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Omission of Pahalgam Terror Attack
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Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s First Astronaut to the ISS – Biography, Career & Historic Space Mission

“Namaskar, my dear countrymen. I carry the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians.” Who is Shubhanshu Shukla? Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian Air Force officer and test pilot selected by ISRO as one of the four astronauts for India’s first manned spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. In June 2025, he became the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS) via the Axiom Mission-4, a collaborative effort between ISRO, NASA, and SpaceX. Early Life and Education Date of Birth:  10 October 1985 Hometown: Lucknow, [...]

By |2025-06-25T20:52:33+05:30June 25, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s First Astronaut to the ISS – Biography, Career & Historic Space Mission
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