The peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government, held in Istanbul, have officially collapsed without reaching an agreement. Both sides have traded blame for the failure of the negotiations. Blame and Reasons for Collapse Taliban’s Stance (Afghanistan): Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated the talks broke down because Pakistan’s demands were “unreasonable” and beyond Afghanistan’s … Read more
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a global Hindu religious organization founded in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. After his death in 1977, internal disagreements over spiritual succession led to splits, including a major rift in India between the Mumbai-based ISKCON (aligned with the Governing Body Commission) and the Bengaluru-based ISKCON Society … Read more
The Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP), launched by India’s Reserve Bank (RBI), uses smart AI tools to spot and stop online payment scams before they hit. It pulls live data from banks, telecom companies, location info, and cybercrime reports into one hub for quick checks. How its AI works in easy steps: 1. Spotting Suspicious … Read more
On November 5, 2025, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the India AI Governance Guidelines (IAGG) as part of the IndiaAI Mission. This is a big step to make AI ethical and fair for everyone in India. A team led by MeitY created these guidelines using ideas from global rules, India’s laws, … Read more
On November 7, 2025, India kicked off a year-long nationwide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram,” the iconic national song by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, first penned in 1875. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, inaugurated the event at Parliament House’s Central Hall in New … Read more