USCIS has officially declared that social media posts, particularly those deemed anti-Semitic or supportive of designated terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, can lead to US visa rejection or revocation. This policy, effective immediately, impacts student visas and Green Card applications. The Trump administration, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has already revoked visas of hundreds of international students.
India is poised to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, by 2035, as announced by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat. DRDO is also planning to collaborate with a foreign OEM for aero-engine development. Furthermore, DRDO demonstrated its laser-based weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats, joining an elite group of nations with such capabilities.
A devastating Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, resulted in over 31 fatalities and 83 injuries, including children, on Palm Sunday. President Zelenskyy shared a horrific video of the aftermath, showing widespread destruction and casualties, and urgently appealed to the world for a firm response. The video showed several dead bodies and injured being rescued, cars engulfed in flames and the street littered with debris—shards of glass, pieces of concrete, and tree branches thrown by the explosion.
India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology with the successful demonstration of a 30-kilowatt laser weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats like drones and missiles. Developed by the DRDO, this directed-energy weapon is ready for production and deployment, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced laser capabilities.
A devastating Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, resulted in over 21 fatalities and 83 injuries, including children, on Palm Sunday. President Zelenskyy shared a horrific video of the aftermath, showing widespread destruction and casualties, and urgently appealed to the world for a firm response. The video showed several dead bodies and injured being rescued, cars engulfed in flames and the street littered with debris—shards of glass, pieces of concrete, and tree branches thrown by the explosion.
Kerala High Court lawyer P G Manu, recently granted bail in an alleged rape case, was found dead in Kollam. Police suspect suicide at his rented accommodation after junior advocates discovered him. Manu, previously a senior government pleader and NIA counsel, faced accusations of sexually assaulting a client, leading to his resignation last year.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman believes a relentless work ethic is essential for startup success, even if it means sacrificing work-life balance. He suggests employees should continue working after family dinner, a stance he defends by highlighting the financial rewards for early employees. Hoffman argues that those prioritizing balance misunderstand the intense nature of the startup game.
The Trump administration, pursuing its deeply skeptical approach to climate change, wants to severely cut back the research arm of a government agency that plays a pivotal role in global climate science, US media reported Friday. The White House also wants to make budget cuts to a branch of NASA that is tasked with using satellites to study and monitor the effects of climate change, according to media reports.
Nasa released stunning nighttime images from the International Space Station, showcasing illuminated regions across the globe. One captivating photograph features India, glowing with city lights under a starlit sky. The series also includes views of the cloud-covered Midwest United States, Southeast Asia, and Canada with a faint green aurora, sparking social media appreciation.
Chennai Super Kings seem to have a MS Dhoni-sized problem in IPL 2025. To make matters worse, their approach to T20s has looked outdated
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the objection window for the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 answer key today, April 13, 2025, at 11:50 PM. Candidates can challenge the provisional answers by visiting jeemain.nta.nic.in, paying a ₹200 non-refundable fee per question. The answer key was released on April 11, 2025, and objections must be submitted through the official portal.
