Cloud Crash: On Monday, 20 October 2025, the global digital ecosystem jolted when Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported a major outage in its US‑EAST‑1 region (Northern Virginia). Networks, applications and cloud services spanning continents saw increased error‑rates, slow‑downs and partial or complete outages. Incident Overview Timeline of events Root cause & service effects The disruption stemmed from a…
Global AI Chip Realignment: In a groundbreaking development in the global tech industry, Intel announced on Monday the launch of a $20 billion semiconductor plant outside the United States, focusing specifically on the manufacture of AI-focused chips. The move comes amid escalating demand for artificial intelligence capabilities and a drive to decentralize the production of critical…
हवा‑प्रदूषण: पंजाब के स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री Balbir Singh ने बुधवार को कहा कि भारत में हवा‑प्रदूषण समस्या इतनी बड़ा है कि इसे राजनीतिक विवाद की तरह नहीं देखा जा सकता। उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि यह सिर्फ कृषि‑पराली जलाने (stubble burning) का मामला नहीं है, बल्कि बड़े पैमाने पर वाहन उत्सर्जन (vehicular emissions), औद्योगिक धुआँ…
Global Innovation Index 2025 of the 18th edition, released by WIPO on 16 September 2025, presents a nuanced picture major gains for some economies, new entrants into the elite club, yet warning signs of decelerating investment in innovation globally. For example, Switzerland retains the number‑one spot, Sweden is second, and the United States third. Most notably, China has…
US Sanctions on Russian Oil: Today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the White House targets two of Russia’s most powerful oil companies—Rosneft and Lukoil—in what analysts are calling a major escalation of economic warfare tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. What the Sanctions Cover Targets and measures The sanctions impose…
TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025: The relentless pursuit of a government job in Tamil Nadu has reached its critical turning point. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially declared the much-awaited results for the Combined Civil Services Examination Group 4 (CCSE-IV), held earlier this year. This announcement, eagerly tracked by lakhs of aspirants,…
क्या है टेलीमेडिसिन: कल्पना करें, एक छोटे से गांव में माँ अपने बच्चे की तबीयत के लिए परेशान है, और सिर्फ एक वीडियो कॉल से उसे विशेषज्ञ की सलाह मिल जाए। यही है टेलीमेडिसिन का जादू! 2025 में भारत का टेलीमेडिसिन मार्केट 3.64 बिलियन USD तक पहुंच गया है, जो 23.8% CAGR से बढ़ रहा…
India-EU Relations Strengthen: India and the European Union (EU) have emerged as pivotal partners in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, working toward shared goals of peace, sustainability and global prosperity. The EU Council recently announced a comprehensive strategy to strengthen political, economic and security ties with India. It marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations….
Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund: भारत एक महत्त्वपूर्ण वित्तीय सुधार‑चरण में है। सरकार अब सरकार‑स्वामित्व वाली परिसम्पत्तियों (state‑owned assets) को सक्रिय निवेश (active investments) में बदलने तथा एक स्थायी गैर‑कर (non‑tax) आय स्रोत बनाने की दिशा में देख रही है — इसी कड़ी में सामने आया है “Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund” (BSWF) की प्रस्तावित योजना। यह लेख इस नए फंड…
China Breaks into Global Innovation: The latest edition of the Global Innovation Index 2025 (GII 2025), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 16 September 2025, marks a significant milestone: for the first time, China has entered the top ten most innovative economies in the world, ranking 10th overall. What the Ranking Means China’s Climb and Context…