Seoul– Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chip manufacturer, reported a steep 55% decline in second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions and weak demand for high-end chips continue to weigh heavily on its core semiconductor business. For the April-June 2025 period, the South Korean tech giant posted an operating profit of 4.7 trillion…
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An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Far East early Wednesday has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, leading to large-scale evacuations in Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and other coastal regions. The US Geological Survey recorded the tremor near the Kamchatka Peninsula, warning of potential tsunami waves as high as 13 feet (4 meters). Authorities from Alaska to…
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Turnberry [Scotland], July 29 : In a pointed departure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comments, US President Donald Trump on Monday contradicted the claim that there is “no starvation in Gaza,” asserting that the humanitarian crisis is undeniable and visible. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump emphasized…
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Toronto: A shift in Canada’s approach to India is being observed under Prime Minister Mark Carney, with multiple diplomatic and trade interactions suggesting that the new government is unlikely to allow pro-Khalistan elements to dominate the bilateral agenda. Recent closed-door roundtables in Ottawa and Toronto, featuring Indian and Canadian officials as well as trade representatives,…
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New Delhi– In a major development in the global AI landscape, Meta has appointed renowned AI researcher Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist at its newly formed Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL). Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the announcement via a thread post on Friday, calling Zhao’s addition a “new paradigm shift” in Meta’s AI ambitions. Shengjia…
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In a significant development for regional connectivity and infrastructure expansion, the Government of India has sanctioned the survey for a new railway line from Saharanpur to Dehradun via Shakumbhari Devi, spanning approximately 81 kilometers. The announcement was made on 25th July 2025 through a written reply by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and…
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New Delhi– Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal raised the issue of stranded Indians serving in the Russian army during Question Hour in Parliament, urging the Ministry of External Affairs to address the matter seriously. Although the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has been disrupted by repeated uproars, the government is still obligated to answer written questions…
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New York, July 24, 2025:In a major development, Columbia University has agreed to pay a $200 million settlement to the Trump administration following federal investigations into claims that the university failed to protect Jewish students during campus protests related to Israel’s war in Gaza. The settlement brings closure to a year-long controversy that saw Columbia…
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London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an overwhelming and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora during his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister arrived in London on Wednesday as part of the first leg of his two-nation visit, aimed at deepening strategic and trade ties between India and the UK. Upon arrival,…
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New York, July 23, 2025: Columbia University has taken strict disciplinary action against students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus, expelling and suspending nearly 80 individuals for participating in protests over Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. The university has also revoked academic degrees of some students, marking one of the most significant disciplinary responses to…
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