Rafia Tasleem

Taiwan's defense ministry reports a record 17 Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. The incursion comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration and amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Taipei.

Manipur, India has deported 38 illegal immigrants from Myanmar, marking the initial phase of the deportation process. The state government has initiated measures to address illegal immigration, including collecting biometric data and enhancing border security.

BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan claims Naveen Patnaik's BJD is facing a public revolt in Odisha, alleging a "caucus of outsiders" in the Chief Minister's Office is trying to capture the state.

A 13-year-old Dalit girl from Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district was found burned to death in a field where she had gone to defecate. Police are investigating the cause and motive behind her death, which highlights the need for improved sanitation facilities in rural India.

Tsai Ming-kai, MediaTek's chairman, received the Robert N. Noyce Medal for his exceptional contributions to the microelectronics industry. The award recognizes his leadership in developing and promoting semiconductor technology, driving innovation and global access to technology.

Punjab enforcement agencies have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and other items worth Rs. 609.38 crore since March 1, 2024, to maintain electoral integrity. The seizures, made by 24 agencies, aim to ensure fair and peaceful elections in the state.

Ahana Gautam, an IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School graduate, founded Open Secret in 2019, a healthy snacking company that generated Rs 120 crore in revenue in 2023. Gautam's entrepreneurial venture aims to replace junk foods with nutritious snack options, promoting healthy eating habits in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused RJD president Lalu Prasad of attempting to "save" those responsible for the 2002 Godhra train arson.

Professor Mouna Maroun becomes the first Arab Christian woman to be elected rector of the University of Haifa, Israel. Maroun, a renowned neuroscientist, aims to promote diversity, interfaith dialogue, and peace in her new role.

A male cheetah escaped from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh and was spotted 50 kilometers away in Simara village, Rajasthan. Forest department teams are working to capture and return the cheetah to the park, ensuring safety for both the animal and local communities.