India
Lost Nuclear Legacy: The CIA's Missing Plutonium Device in the Himalayas - A 60-Year Environmental Concern
Dec 15, 2025 04:54 pm CST
In 1965, during the Cold War, the CIA and Indian climbers attempted to place a nuclear-powered surveillance device on Nanda Devi to monitor Chinese missile tests. When a blizzard forced the team to abandon the plutonium-containing SNAP-19C generator on the mountain, it created an environmental crisis that remains unresolved six decades later. The device, containing nearly a third of the plutonium used in the Nagasaki bomb, disappeared in an avalanche and continues to pose potential contamination risks to the Ganges River watershed.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Develops AI-Powered Cricket Analysis App in His Free Time
Dec 12, 2025 01:56 am CST
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has combined his passion for cricket and technology by developing a personal Deep Research AI application that analyzes cricket data. During a recent event in Bangalore, he revealed how he used this app to select an all-time great Indian test cricket team, demonstrating the practical application of AI while reinforcing his commitment to cricket through investments in teams like London Spirit and Seattle Orcas.
India Advocates for Pragmatic Taliban Engagement at UN Security Council: Balancing Diplomacy and Development
Dec 11, 2025 11:50 pm CST
India's Ambassador to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, has called for a balanced approach to Taliban engagement, emphasizing development cooperation over punitive measures. During a UN Security Council meeting, he highlighted India's extensive humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, including healthcare projects and emergency aid, while expressing concern over security issues and transit restrictions affecting the country. India has restored its Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy status, demonstrating its continued commitment to Afghan development.
Pakistan's Attempt to Create a South Asian Alliance Without India: Why Experts Say It's Destined to Fail
Dec 10, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Pakistan is pursuing a new regional alliance with Bangladesh and China while attempting to exclude India from South Asian cooperation. Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to expand this trilateral mechanism as an alternative to the dormant SAARC, analysts argue that India's economic dominance, crisis management capabilities, and essential role in regional trade make any South Asian bloc without New Delhi impractical and unsustainable.
Sindh Nationalist Leader Warns of Nuclear Risks Under Pakistan's Military Leadership in Appeal to India
Dec 10, 2025 04:10 pm CST
A prominent Sindhi nationalist leader, Shafi Burfat, has issued an urgent appeal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning of nuclear security risks as Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir consolidates power. The letter describes Pakistan as entering a dangerous phase under a "radicalised, militarised command structure" and calls for international intervention. This development comes as India's Defence Minister recently suggested that the Sindh region, historically part of Indian civilization, could potentially return to India in the future.
Belgium's Supreme Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Appeal Against India's Extradition Request in Rs 13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case
Dec 10, 2025 02:02 am CST
Belgium's Court of Cassation has rejected fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi's appeal against India's extradition request related to the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud. The ruling upholds the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that declared India's extradition request "enforceable," dismissing Choksi's claims of potential unfair trial or mistreatment in India. This development marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring Choksi to justice for allegedly siphoning off Rs 6,400 crore in the massive banking scam.
PM Modi Welcomes UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at India's Historic Red Fort
Dec 09, 2025 02:42 am CST
India hosts the 20th session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together delegates from over 150 nations to preserve living cultural traditions. Prime Minister Modi celebrates this milestone event that coincides with the 20th anniversary of India's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
S Jaishankar Addresses Sheikh Hasina's Future in India and Bangladesh Relations
Dec 06, 2025 04:11 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's continued stay in India is her personal decision following her exile last year. He emphasized India's commitment to supporting democratic processes in Bangladesh while expressing optimism for improved bilateral relations in the future.
Indian Government Addresses Maltreatment of 73-Year-Old Harjit Kaur During US Detention and Deportation
Dec 05, 2025 01:41 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that 73-year-old Indian citizen Harjit Kaur faced maltreatment while in US detention before being deported to India in September. The Indian government has strongly raised this issue with American authorities following her return after living in the US for three decades.