NAKED AGGRESSION
Why Aparigraha is Jainism's most relevant lesson today
Jain philosophy teaches that nothing remains permanent, urging detachment from material possessions. This principle of Aparigraha aimed to curb consumption and thus reduce violence. Historically, Jain merchants supported monasticism, balancing wealth circulation with spiritual values. Modern times see a shift away from these teachings, risking societal resentment. The philosophy offers a quiet warning about hoarding and the necessity of plurality.
India slams Pak at UN over cross-border terrorism, says Kashmir integral part of India
India rejected Pakistan's remarks at the United Nations regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Cooperation cannot occur when cross-border terrorism is an instrument of state policy. Jammu and Kashmir has always been and will remain an integral part of India. Pakistan was accused of misusing discussions to push a false narrative. India stated Pakistan should focus on its own internal affairs.
US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies
A federal judge has reinstated stricter limits on immigration courthouse arrests and short-term detentions, striking down Trump-era policies. U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts ruled that immigration agencies acted "arbitrary and capricious" by expanding arrests and allowing longer detentions without sufficient justification. This decision effectively restores previous, more limited Biden-era guidelines, impacting the administration's aggressive deportation efforts.
2025 Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 launched in India: Check price, features and performance
Yamaha Motor India has launched the 2025 Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0. The motorbike features technological upgrades and new aesthetics. The DLX variant includes a color TFT screen with smartphone connectivity. Riders can access maintenance updates and fuel consumption details. The bike offers new colors like Ice Storm and Metallic Silver Cyan.
Can an F-35 be shot down? Iran claims downing of Israeli stealth fighter, capturing female pilot; truth a casualty in fog of war
Iranian state media claimed its air defense systems downed two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and captured a pilot after Operation Rising Lion, alleging significant casualties from Israeli strikes. Israel vehemently denies these claims, dismissing them as disinformation to mask their losses. Independent verification is absent, fueling skepticism about Iran's assertions, with some suggesting a psychological operation to bolster domestic morale.
US states issue alert over Canada fire. Know how it will affect air quality
Wildlife fires that have engulfed certain parts of Canada have now spread to the US. Authorities have issued warnings.
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No work in House on second day amid uproar over Manipur
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said in Lok Sabha that the government was ready for a discussion on the Manipur violence amidst vociferous protests by opposition parties which disrupted the proceedings of the House for the second consecutive day. As soon as the House met, the members of the opposition parties were on their feet.
Russia's war in Ukraine naked aggression; India, France working together to mitigate consequences: French envoy
The ambassador said the cooperation between the two countries is now expanding to new areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber and the digital domain. "This partnership, given the level of trust between our two countries, is expanding in all the new areas where our future lies: digital, cyber, AI and many others. It is really the strength of our trust that allows us to go and venture into all these areas," Lenain said.
Biden’s ‘unresolved consultations’ talk signals displeasure with India
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday Washington is in still unresolved "consultations" with India, when asked if Washington and Delhi were fully in sync on a response to Russia's attack on Ukraine ahead of an expected U.N. Security Council.
Any nation that countenances Russian aggression against Ukraine will be stained by association: Biden
Biden said the US and its allies and partners will emerge stronger, more united, more determined, and more purposeful from this situation. And Putin's aggression against Ukraine will end up costing Russia dearly economically and strategically.
'America is back' - Biden touts muscular foreign policy in first diplomatic speech
Biden's speech on Thursday was a full-throated attempt to vanquish those doubts, and convince Americans of the value of a forceful international approach.
Chinese tycoon and Xi Jinping critic jailed for 18 years for corruption, bribery
Ren Zhiqiang -- once among the ruling Communist Party's inner circle -- disappeared from the public eye in March, shortly after penning an essay that lambasted Xi's response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Indian-American community holds 'Boycott China' protest at Times Square in New York
Indians living in New York and New Jersey states along with the officials of the diaspora organisation -- Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) - raised slogans of 'Boycott Made in China', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Stop Chinese Aggression' among others.
Ray of hope: This smartphone app can detect eye cancer risk by scanning family pictures
The app detects early signs of eye diseases in children such as retinoblastoma.
Pakistan to oppose any OIC bid to grant observer status to India
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he had written two letters to the OIC protesting against the decision to invite his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj as guest of honour.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif terms LoC firing by India as 'naked aggression'
In a statement, Sharif "condemned the Indian firing across the LoC which targeted a passenger bus and also paid tribute to the soldiers killed in a separate firing incident across the LoC.
Pakistan following a defensive strategy: Former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal
"They need time to figure out how they can react. There will be a lot of pressure to retaliate if they admit to a surgical strike by India," Sibal said.
India should seriously consider "limited war" with Pakistan: Lal Singh
Singh's outburst came in the wake of killing of four BSF personnel, including an officer, in firing by Pakistani Rangers in the Ramgarh sector in Samba district.
Why investing in balanced mutual funds is riskier than equity funds
Investors should not treat balanced funds as ‘safe’ options. Those interested in balanced funds should do proper research before investing in them.
Midcap and smallcap stocks lose their edge, and how!
Though there is panic, investors who bought these shares around their highs are holding on to them hoping to offload them in better conditions.
16-year-old girl gang-raped by 33 men in Brazil's Rio
With a sudden wave of crimes sweeping the city that will be hosting the biggest sporting spectacle between August 5 and 21, Brazil’s cultural capital is on the edge.
F&O View: Call writing at higher levels to pose challenge for bulls
After a sharp 2 per cent bounce last week, the Nifty50 is likely to remain rangebound during this holiday-truncated week.
Bihar victory takes Rahul Gandhi closer to coronation as party chief
The Bihar landslide, in which Congress successfully positioned itself as a key player despite its limited clout, is set to advance Rahul Gandhi's coronation as party chief.
US treasuries trade in narrowest range since 2007
The 10-year Treasury note traded within the narrowest monthly range since April 2007 as unrest in Ukraine dissuaded investors.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s ton helps stretch lead to 320
When Pujara is beaten, like a heavyweight boxer who has to take the odd punch, he dusts himself off instantaneously.
‘India and China’s surge will reshape the world’
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch says the ongoing metamorphosis of China and India from historic backwaters into economic powers will help reshape the world in the next few decades.
China, India will reshape the world: Murdoch
The metamorphosis of China and India from historic backwaters into economic powers will reshape the world in next few decades.
SEC plans measures against short-selling
With Wall Street engulfed in crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission is planning measures to rein in aggressive forms of short-selling that were blamed in part for the demise of Lehman Brothers and which some fear could be turned against other vulnerable companies.
SEC short-selling ban on Fannie, Freddie to end
A government order expires on Tuesday that temporarily banned a certain kind of short-selling of the stocks of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and 17 large investment banks.
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