Day: May 1, 2025

Jaishankar’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Pursuing Justice Without Igniting War

Manish Kumar

Walking a Delicate Line on Pakistan External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is treading carefully as India navigates the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Instead of an immediate military retaliation, New Delhi is deploying calculated diplomacy, signaling its commitment to justice while avoiding regional escalation. Jaishankar’s conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscores this strategy—balancing firmness against terror with restraint in rhetoric. The approach reflects India’s effort to corner Pakistan diplomatically without triggering a direct conflict, leveraging international support instead of immediate strikes. With tensions at a…

Panic in Islamabad: Pakistan Fortifies Hafiz Saeed Amid Fears of Indian Retaliation After Pahalgam Attack

Manish Kumar

Heightened Security for Hafiz Saeed Signals Pakistani Anxiety In a sudden security escalation, Pakistan has significantly reinforced protection around Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and chief of its front Jamaat-ud-Dawa. According to a report in The Times of India, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and government have taken unprecedented steps, fearing a potential Indian covert operation in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. Saeed, who has long been a figure of global concern due to his alleged orchestration of the…

Elon Musk’s $113 Billion Fall: The High Cost of Power and Politics in Trump’s Second Term

Manish Kumar

A Billionaire’s Wealth Shrinks Amid Political Turbulence In just the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, Elon Musk has seen a staggering $113 billion—25% of his net worth—evaporate. This dramatic loss, averaging more than $1 billion per day, underscores the volatile intersection of political influence, public perception, and market reaction. As Tesla’s stock plummeted by 33% during this period, investor anxiety grew over Musk’s deepening entanglement in Washington politics through his controversial role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a Trump-era initiative targeting federal workforce reductions. Musk,…

Brilliance and Tragedy: The Shocking Fall of Indian Tech CEO in U.S. Family Murder-Suicide

Manish Kumar

A Promising Life Ends in Horror In a deeply disturbing incident that has stunned both the Indian and tech communities in the United States, Harshavardhana S. Kikkeri, a robotics entrepreneur and CEO of HoloWorld, is believed to have shot and killed his wife and teenage son before turning the gun on himself. The bodies of Kikkeri, his wife Shwetha Panyam (44), and their son Dhruva (14) were found inside their home in Newcastle, Washington on April 24. The couple’s younger son, 7, survived the ordeal as he was not at home during the time of…

India to Include Caste in National Census: A Policy Shift with Far-Reaching Consequences

Manish Kumar

Centre Approves Caste Enumeration in Upcoming Census In a crucial policy development, the Government of India has announced that caste will be enumerated in the next national population census, slated for 2025. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the decision at a cabinet briefing on Wednesday, stating that the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs had formally approved the inclusion. The announcement marks the first time since 1931 that caste, beyond Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, will be comprehensively recorded in a national census. Vaishnaw emphasized the government’s intent to conduct the…

US Urges Restraint as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Kashmir Terror Attack

Manish Kumar

Washington Steps in Amid Fears of Escalation In the aftermath of a deadly terror attack in Kashmir that left 26 Indian tourists dead, the United States has urged both India and Pakistan to avoid escalating tensions, while continuing diplomatic outreach at multiple levels. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak with the foreign ministers of both countries, according to the State Department, amid rising cross-border hostility and a growing international spotlight on the crisis. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, a State Department spokesperson said the…