Author: Sophia Johnson

Government calls for ‘internet resilience’ as services are restored but alarm bells ring over foreign tech reliance The Indian government is calling for a renewed push to develop homegrown cloud infrastructure after Microsoft abruptly suspended services to Nayara Energy, one of India’s biggest private oil refiners. Though service has since been restored, the incident is being seen in official circles as a wake-up call. “This is an opportunity for homegrown…

Training jet from VF-125 squadron goes down near Naval Air Station Lemoore; fiery wreck draws online attention A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet went down in a rural area of California on Wednesday evening, triggering a fireball that sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky and a flurry of videos onto social media. The pilot ejected in time and survived without major injuries, according to the Navy. The jet…

Sudden downpour catches commuters off guard, IMD expects unstable weather till August 5 It started with a drizzle at dawn, but by mid-morning, parts of Delhi looked like someone had turned the taps on full blast. Roads flooded, traffic stalled, and the skies stayed heavy as rain pelted the National Capital Region for the second day in a row. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of thunderstorms — and…

Traders eye muted start amid US tariff noise, mixed Asian cues, and cautious bets on earnings Indian equity indices are likely to tread water on Wednesday after a choppy global session left investors jittery over trade friction, interest rate outlooks, and near-term corporate earnings. Gift Nifty’s slim discount to Nifty futures hints at a subdued open, though bottom-fishing may kick in later in the day if sentiment steadies. Tuesday’s closing…

Days after key Pahalgam mastermind eliminated in Srinagar, another clash erupts near Deghwar as India steps up anti-terror ops Indian security forces shot dead two Pakistani terrorists early Wednesday as they attempted to infiltrate through the Line of Control in the Deghwar sector of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. It’s the second major gun battle this week — and it signals something big: India’s counter-terror operation tempo is clearly accelerating. The…

The Braves are turning to experience over promise, banking on Carlos Carrasco to bring some much-needed steadiness to an injury-battered pitching staff. Atlanta picked up the 38-year-old right-hander from the Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash. It wasn’t a blockbuster. But given the state of their rotation, it might end up being one of those unglamorous moves that makes a difference in September. Another Arm in the Emergency Room…