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IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan’s Churu; Two Pilots Killed During Routine Training Flight

A tragic Indian Air Force (IAF) jet crash claimed the lives of two pilots on Wednesday when a Jaguar twin-seater trainer aircraft went down during a routine training mission. The crash occurred around mid-day near Bhanuda village in Rajasthan’s Churu district. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh air base earlier in the day. Both pilots onboard were killed in the crash, the IAF confirmed in an official statement. “An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and [...]

By |2025-07-09T18:21:14+05:30July 9, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan’s Churu; Two Pilots Killed During Routine Training Flight
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India-US Mini Trade Deal Likely to Be Announced Today by 10 PM IST: Key Highlights and Implications

India and the United States are expected to announce a long-awaited mini trade deal today by 10 PM IST, according to sources cited by CNBC Awaaz. While both nations are set to confirm the agreement, the finer details of the deal may be disclosed at a later stage. Highlights of the Expected India-US Trade Deal: Tariffs to Remain in Place: The 10% baseline tariffs previously introduced by the U.S. will remain unchanged even after the agreement is announced. Relief for Labour-Intensive Sectors: Indian industries such [...]

By |2025-07-08T18:37:14+05:30July 8, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on India-US Mini Trade Deal Likely to Be Announced Today by 10 PM IST: Key Highlights and Implications
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India to Redefine BRICS Leadership in 2026 with Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Global South

As India prepares to assume the presidency of BRICS in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to reshape the multilateral grouping with a renewed focus on resilience, innovation, and global cooperation. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi emphasized India’s commitment to giving BRICS a "new form" under its leadership. “Under India’s BRICS presidency, we will redefine BRICS as ‘Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability’. Just as we prioritized the Global South during our G20 presidency, our [...]

By |2025-07-08T18:24:30+05:30July 8, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on India to Redefine BRICS Leadership in 2026 with Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Global South
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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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