Leaders pay heartfelt tributes to Manmohan Singh

The passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has evoked an outpouring of tributes from leaders across the political spectrum, underscoring his immense contribution to India’s progress and governance.

Cyberattack hits Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Thursday that its network had been targeted by a cyberattack, leading to delays of up to an hour for at least 14 domestic flights and disruptions to some international flights as well, Kyodo News reported.

China approves dam over Brahmaputra river

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam, stated to be the planet’s biggest infra project costing USD 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states – India and Bangladesh.

Pak: 60 more civilians convicted for May 9 riots

Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 60 more civilians to prison for their alleged involvement in violent attacks on military sites during the nationwide riots on May 9, 2023, the Express Tribune reported, citing an announcement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.