India’s merchandise trade deficit likely widens to USD 28 billion in September amid gold imports surge: UBI Report

New Delhi: India’s merchandise trade deficit is expected to have widened to USD 28.0 billion in September 2025, up from USD 26.5 billion in August, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The increase in the trade gap is driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold imports, which nearly doubled month-on-month despite…

India’s Digital Shield: Advancing Cyber Resilience

India’s Digital Shield: Advancing Cyber Resilience As cyber warfare becomes a new frontier of conflict, nations must prioritise digital self-reliance to protect their critical infrastructure. Empowering local innovation and reducing technological dependence are essential to securing a sovereign and resilient cyberspace. By leena Introduction Self-reliance in the digital domain defines the capacity of a nation…

2025 Nobel Prize Honors Pioneers of Macroscopic Quantum Physics

Physicists Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize for proving quantum mechanics applies beyond the microscopic realm. Their 1985 experiments revealed quantum tunneling in electric circuits, laying the foundation for quantum computing. This breakthrough birthed “Quantronics,” merging quantum physics with electronics to reshape modern technology and scientific understanding.   Read More…

Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East. A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved…