India-Pakistan tensions: Pakistan’s defence minister says ‘nuclear’ not on cards right now

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: FAYAZ AZIZ The option to go nuclear is not on the cards right now, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said as Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each other’s installations, escalating the already serious…

Netanyahu’s war choices fuel discord in Israel over captives’ fate in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

To prioritise the release of the captives in Gaza, or to continue fighting what critics are calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “forever war” – that is the question increasingly dividing Israel. Israel’s government, laser-focused on the idea of a total victory against Hamas in Gaza, appears to be opting for the latter. And that is…

Nalanda Learning plans to raise ₹50 crore for skilling pre-school teachers

Nalanda Learning, a technology-based education provider, is planning to raise ₹50 crore for imparting skills to pre-school teachers and caregivers, a company official said on Saturday. The company is in talks with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) for raising the money on a private placement basis, Chris Raybould, CEO of Nalanda Learning, said. The funds will be…

Operation Sindoor: Col Sofiya Qureshi says India responding to escalations responsibly, Pak spreading misinformation, S400 safe

India vs Pak War 2025 Update May 2025: The External Affairs Ministry conducted a press briefing on Saturday, May 10, to state details of India’s retaliatory action following Pakistan’s repeated attempts at targeting several Indian cities using drones, missiles and heavy artillery. Here are edited excerpts from the press conference:  Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Pakistan is…

DRDO scientists working on humanoid robot for military missions to reduce risk for troops

DRDO lab developing humanoid robot for high-risk environments, reducing troop exposure, with advanced features for complex tasks. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are working on a humanoid robot that can be part of frontline military mission, an official said on Saturday. The Research and Development Establishment (Engineers),…

‘I freaked out and spent $400 online’

Deborah Grushkin Deborah Grushkin says she felt panicked when she heard about the end of “de minimis” Earlier this year, Deborah Grushkin, an enthusiastic online shopper from New Jersey, “freaked out”. US President Donald Trump had signed an order to stop allowing packages from China worth less than $800 (£601) to enter the country free…