Edward Bosco

Cyprus is seeking to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles and kamikaze drones from India, a move that has alarmed Türkiye. This potential defense deal, possibly part of an EU program, could significantly alter the regional military balance in the Eastern Mediterranean. The acquisition follows a roadmap for bilateral defense cooperation between India and Cyprus.

India’s conflict with Pakistan last year and wars in Ukraine and Iran have put drones at the centre of modern combat, with Indian firms now chasing a surge in domestic orders and demand from West Asia and Nato markets

Musician, activist, IITian and Cornell University-trained environmental toxicologist Rahul Ram says Delhi’s toxic air has forced him into a painful choice: send his young daughters to the hills for their health

Meta has initiated another round of significant layoffs, impacting nearly 8,000 employees globally, with notifications starting in Singapore. While many are let go, over 7,000 will transition to AI initiatives. The company is providing immigration guidance and severance packages, including 16 weeks' pay plus two weeks per service year, and 18 months of COBRA coverage for affected staff.

A young Indian student, Vidhi, living in Canada for higher studies and aiming for permanent residency, was found murdered in the Niagara region. She was reportedly killed in a knife attack, with her family in Gujarat informed nearly 12 days later. Canadian authorities have launched a murder investigation.