Alex Dobrenko

Pakistan is spending heavily on lobbying in the United States. This occurs as the nation faces economic difficulties and water scarcity. The country also deals with rising fuel costs. FARA filings reveal extensive efforts to influence Washington. This includes security, trade, and diplomatic outreach. The lobbying intensified during military tensions with India. Pakistan's army chief made claims about mediation.

To limit the impact of these external shocks, the government has stepped up measures aimed at reducing foreign exchange outflows and stabilising the economy. These steps include increases in fuel prices and a sharp rise in import duties on precious metals.

As India sees a sharp rise in sudden heart attacks among people in their 30s and 40s, doctors warn that early symptoms are often ignored

India is set to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a significant government-to-government deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore. While 18 will be fly-away, 96 will be manufactured in India. This acquisition aims to bolster the Indian Air Force's depleted squadron strength, though indigenous programs like Tejas Mk2 and AMCA are crucial for long-term security against evolving threats.

Hardik Pandya is set to undergo fitness drills at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from June 2, aiming for the ODI squad against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Test team begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off match. Auqib Nabi might be a late addition to the Test camp.

In a dramatic turn of events, Rashi Chhabria, a caregiver, has found herself in handcuffs for supposedly stealing jewellery worth ₹25 lakh from the home of Raveena Tandon’s brother in Mumbai. Entrusted with the care of the star's mother, Chhabria had cultivated the family's trust before the precious items disappeared from a secure location.

Gen Subramani’s four-decade military career spans some of India’s most sensitive theatres, including counter-insurgency ops in Northeast, command of a premier strike formation on the Pakistan front, and leadership of 17 Mountain Division that guards the China border

Microsoft is discontinuing most internal Claude Code licenses by June 30, directing engineers to its own GitHub Copilot CLI. This move follows Claude Code's unexpected popularity, which reportedly undercut Microsoft's homegrown product. While officially citing toolchain unification, the timing suggests cost-cutting amidst an industry-wide AI spending crunch.

A 17-year-old student tragically ended her life after allegedly enduring severe mental harassment from her school over ₹20,000 in unpaid fees. Before her death, she recorded a viral video statement from her hospital bed, detailing the ordeal and holding the school administration responsible. Police have registered a case and are actively searching for the accused.

While many tech firms scale back, Nvidia is aggressively hiring foreign talent via the H-1B visa program, increasing its certified positions. This surge reflects the company's immense demand for AI specialists and engineers, contrasting with competitors like Google and Amazon. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes immigration's vital role in US technological leadership.