Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to stop its agreement (MoU) with Inonu University in Turkey. This decision was made because of national security concerns and recent problems between India and Turkey. The main reason is that Turkey has shown support for Pakistan on serious topics like terrorism and Kashmir, which has upset India. JNU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, said the university made this decision after talking to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs. She explained that Turkey’s support for Pakistan on such sensitive matters feels like a betrayal to India.…

New Delhi: A new memo from Washington has raised big concerns about Indian students heading to US universities. The document asks American colleges to keep international undergraduate students below 15% of total enrolment and adds that no single country should make up more than 5% of the student body. For many Indian applicants, especially those aiming for affordable state or regional colleges, this could close doors that once seemed open. The memo, called “A Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” includes several strict rules that universities must follow to continue receiving federal funding. It asks colleges to avoid considering…

New Delhi: The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users in India, as official support for the operating system is ending this month. This leaves millions of PC users with two main choices: either pay for updates to keep using Windows 10 or upgrade to a newer Windows 11 PC. Microsoft acknowledges that this change could be a big shift for many, potentially leaving their systems vulnerable if they stick with Windows 10. However, the company has offered only a few options, most of which involve spending some money. There is a way to get a Windows 10 update for…

New Delhi: The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal workers could begin soon if talks to end the partial government shutdown do not make progress. The warning marks a tense turn in the ongoing standoff between the administration and congressional Democrats. The shutdown has now entered its fifth day, after funding for parts of the government ran out at the start of the new fiscal year. On Sunday, Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, told CNN he still hoped Democrats would support a short-term plan to reopen agencies. However, he made it clear…

New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services recent decision to offer generous severance to long-serving staff has grabbed headlines, but the surprise for many employees wasn’t just the payout. It was how the taxman treats that money, and the wider wave of investor worry about visas and AI-driven cuts that’s now sweeping India’s IT sector. What TCS announced, in plain terms, is striking: employees with around 15 years on the job may be offered up to two years’ worth of severance pay. For many this is more than a simple redundancy package, it reads like a cushion that recognises long service and the…

Surat: The global diamond capital and one of India’s fastest-growing industrial cities, has once again made its mark on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. This year, 9 entrepreneurs from Surat feature in the rankings, representing industries as diverse as green energy, chemicals, financial services, textiles, and jewellery. Leading the pack is Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel of KPI Green Energy, who has emerged as the wealthiest individual from Surat with a fortune of ₹11,930 crore. Last year’s Surat topper, Ashwin Desai of Aether Industries, has taken the second position locally. Together, these ten names highlight Surat’s evolution beyond diamonds into…

New Delhi: Apple is known for its big launches, secret features, and tight security. But this time, it’s not just about gadgets. It’s about courtrooms, leaked videos, and a well-known YouTuber, Jon Prosser. Apple has taken the surprising step of suing Prosser and another person named Michael Ramacciotti for leaking iOS 26 features way before the official release. Apple has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court. The main point is that confidential features of iOS 26, Apple’s next big software update, were leaked by Jon Prosser on his YouTube channel, Front Page Tech. This has become a hot…

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of the cough syrup Coldrif after several children in Madhya Pradesh reportedly died from kidney failure linked to the medicine. The move came just hours after health officials in Madhya Pradesh confirmed the deaths and launched an investigation into the tragedy. According to reports, the deaths were first recorded in Chhindwara district, where children who had been suffering from cough and cold developed serious complications soon after being given the syrup. Several of them were admitted to hospitals but could not survive. Authorities suspect that the syrup contained a toxic…

Surat: Once a major diamond and textile centre, Surat is quickly becoming an Information Technology and digital innovation centre. Making a great stride in this direction, India Accelerator will establish its Startup Centre in the city to assist and incubate startups in South Gujarat. The centre is spread over 10,000 sq ft and equipped with a 280-seat co-working space. Located at Surana Supremus on Udhna Magdalla Road, it will be inaugurated on Sunday. Dharmesh Mehta, the Startup Centre’s Director, said, “Our primary aim is to accelerate the growth of startups in South Gujarat by providing structured mentoring, resources, and guidance.…

Let’s rewind to the year 2000. The world was still adjusting to Y2K panic, and in Pakistan, a global tech giant named Microsoft quietly stepped in. No grand ribbon-cutting, no big office, just a small team trying to connect Pakistan to the digital future. Fast forward 25 years. Now, in 2025, that chapter has closed. Microsoft is officially out of Pakistan. No more office, no more local operations, just silence and a lot of questions. So… Why did Microsoft leave? Microsoft says this is part of their global reset. They’re focusing more on cloud-first models and working with local partners…