NLCIL and IREL join forces for critical mineral development
In a move aimed at bolstering India’s strategic mineral landscape, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 6, 2025. The agreement, inked by V. Saravana Nagarajan of NLCIL and Ravi…
Operation Sindoor: How India carried out precision strikes on Pakistan, PoK
In a retaliatory move for the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” executing precision strikes on nine terrorist bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Seven dead, 38 injured as Pakistan Army targets civilian areas along LoC in J&K
Pakistani forces shelled villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Seven people died, including a woman and two children. Thirty-eight others sustained injuries. Poonch district experienced the most casualties. Indian Army retaliated to…
Who is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi? Indian Army officer who briefed the world on ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi briefed the media on Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted and destroyed nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, focusing on…
Operation Sindoor: After precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK, Indian Army says ‘justice is served’
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces initiated ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory,…
Operation Sindoor: Full list of 9 terror sites targeted by Indian Army in Pakistan, PoK
Under ‘Operation Sindoor,’ the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These strikes, conducted after the Pahalgam…
Trump cuts $400 million in US grants to Columbia, prompting major layoffs and research halt
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff after US President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in federal funding due to the university’s response to Gaza-related campus protests. The layoffs affect 20% of grant-supported employees and disrupt…
Brown, MIT lead lawsuit against US government over sweeping science funding cuts
Brown University and MIT, joined by 10 other institutions, have filed a lawsuit against the NSF to stop a new 15% cap on indirect research funding. The plaintiffs argue the cuts, which affect billions in grants, threaten US scientific leadership and…
After thousands of visa losses, US colleges warn international students not to travel
US universities are warning international students to avoid nonessential travel after 4,736 visa records were terminated, sparking fear and confusion. The Trump administration’s visa crackdown has left students vulnerable to deportation, with…
UGC NET 2025 Application Window Closes Today: Submit Exam Fee by This Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is concluding the application process for the UGC NET 2025 exam today, May 7, with fee submission allowed until May 8. The exam, determining eligibility for Ph.D. programs, JRF, and Assistant Professor roles, is…