Yu Asakawa

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has criticized the Supreme Court's directive setting a timeline for the President to decide on bills, arguing it undermines the constitutional role of the office. He questioned the judiciary's authority to issue such directives, emphasizing the President's immunity from prosecution.

Donald Trump has slapped up to 245% tariffs on China. China says it is not afraid of a trade war. China wants dialogue based on equality. But China faces economic challenges. Exports power China’s economy. China's domestic market is weak. The Communist Party’s legitimacy is at stake. Trump's trade policy is easier to escalate. Both Trump and Xi Jinping are in a faceoff.

After the US, Russia and China, India has successfully demonstrated a directed energy weapon or DEW — a 30KW laser beam capable of neutralising drones and static targets. It can also blind surveillance devices

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed global trade policy challenges at the Bombay Stock Exchange's 150th anniversary. She emphasized India's resilience amid global volatility, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and growing domestic strength. Sitharaman highlighted the increasing role of domestic institutional investors and urged corporates to prioritize transparency.

Rohit Sharma, following Virat Kohli, was honored with a special IPL memento for his 18 seasons. BCCI President Roger Binny presented the award before Mumbai Indians' game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sharma, who began with Deccan Chargers in 2008, led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, solidifying his legacy as a successful captain and influential player.

However, people born into Islam or Hinduism rarely change religions or stop believing, finds a survey of 36 countries by Pew Research Centre

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke advocates for early coding education in schools, likening it to core subjects. He highlights AI's role in democratizing software development, enabling smaller teams to achieve significant results. While acknowledging concerns about job displacement, Dohmke emphasizes continuous learning and adaptation for developers in the age of AI.