Updated: Apr 23rd, 2026 The US Department of War on Wednesday announced that Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan has stepped down, effective immediately, with Hung Cao appointed as Acting Secretary. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the news in a post on X, expressing gratitude for Phelan’s service. Parnell said the administration appreciated his...
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RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: Regulatory Violations Lead to Major Fintech Setback
In a significant regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank, marking a major development in India’s financial and fintech landscape. The decision, which came into effect on April 24, effectively bars the payments bank from carrying out banking operations under the provisions of the Banking Regulation...
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Iran Situation Remains Critical: India Intensifies Efforts to Safeguard Nationals Amid Escalating Tensions
The situation in Iran continues to remain serious amid escalating regional tensions, prompting the Government of India to step up efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively providing assistance and maintaining continuous contact...
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Around 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman sea
Updated: Apr 15th, 2026 Image: AI generated Nearly 250 people, including women and children, are feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and International Organisation for Migration. The vessel, which had departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh...
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Artemis II nears Moon, poised to set new record for deepest human spaceflight
Updated: Apr 6th, 2026 (credit: NASA) In a landmark moment for space exploration, the Artemis II mission has reportedly entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking humanity’s return to deep space after more than five decades. On April 6, the four-member crew moved beyond the familiar bounds of near-Earth orbit, venturing farther than any...
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Second Sphinx under Giza? New study claim hidden structure underground
Updated: Mar 27th, 2026 A new study has sparked curiosity about what lies beneath Egypt’s famous Giza Plateau. Researchers suggest there may be a second Sphinx buried underground, along with a large network of tunnels and structures hidden below the surface. Italian researcher Filippo Biondi and his team used satellite scans and radar technology to...
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China urges immediate ceasefire after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, urges citizens to leave region
Updated: Mar 1st, 2026 China’s foreign ministry has expressed concern over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all parties to avoid further escalation and return to dialogue and negotiations, as per reports. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry said Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected....
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PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Seva Teerth’, Launches New Phase in India’s Governance
In a momentous development in the country’s administrative history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex, signalling a new era in the way the Indian government functions. The event marked the first formal address from the newly commissioned headquarters that will now house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) alongside other vital administrative...
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India at a Strategic Crossroads: MEA Silence Raises Questions Over Chabahar Port Commitment
Speculation is mounting over India’s future involvement in Iran’s strategically crucial Chabahar Port after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refrained from giving a clear response to questions about New Delhi’s continued commitment to the project. The absence of a direct confirmation has triggered widespread debate in diplomatic and strategic circles about whether India is...
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Telangana Issues Urgent Health Alert After Toxic Chemical Found in Children’s Syrup
The Telangana health authorities have issued an urgent public safety alert after detecting toxic adulteration in a children’s medicinal syrup. The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana ordered an immediate “stop use” of a specific batch of the syrup after laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of ethylene glycol, a hazardous industrial chemical that is strictly...