Science and Technology
Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump has warned that a third wave of military attacks is coming for Iran. The President claimed that previous U.S.-Israeli strikes have already “knocked out” Iran’s navy, air force, and radar systems. As Iran and its allies begin to retaliate against U.S. bases and Israel, Trump defended the move, stating he acted to prevent Tehran from launching an assault first.
Following the high-stakes strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, President Donald Trump has cautioned that the military engagement in West Asia—initially projected to last one month—could become a significantly longer conflict. While the President maintains that operations are currently “ahead of schedule,” the war has rapidly expanded, with Israel striking Lebanon and Tehran targeting oil facilities in the Gulf. As the U.S. shifts its focus toward dismantling Iran’s nuclear and naval capabilities, the administration faces growing domestic scrutiny over the intelligence and alliances that triggered the escalation.
As military tensions escalate in the Middle East, the world’s most critical maritime artery—the Strait of Hormuz—has become a flashpoint for global economic anxiety. Responsible for the passage of nearly 20% of the world’s daily oil supply, this narrow waterway serves as an irreplaceable gateway for energy exports from the Persian Gulf. The article explores how even a partial disruption to this route could bypass traditional market logic, sending crude oil prices soaring due to skyrocketing insurance premiums, shipping risks, and the lack of viable pipeline alternatives. For oil-dependent nations like India, the stakes are particularly high, as a blockade would not only threaten energy security but also trigger a wave of domestic inflation and fiscal instability.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 faced a major controversy when Galgotias University was accused of presenting a Chinese-made robot as an original invention. The incident led to the university’s immediate eviction from the event and sparked a national debate over academic transparency and the integrity of “Make in India” claims.
The Galgotia University incident at the AI Impact Summit, where they falsely claimed to have developed a Robodog and possibly even the Soccer Drone at their Centre of Excellence, brings to the fore the larger malaise of mediocre or ” copied” research being passed off as innovation.
Mandapam, was envisioned as one of the largest artificial intelligence gatherings ever organized
in the country. Designed to position India as a global leader in AI innovation and collaboration,
the summit aimed to connect policymakers, global tech leaders, startups, researchers, and
students under one roof. With more than three lakh delegates attending from across India and
abroad, the scale of the event reflected the nation’s growing ambition to lead the AI revolution.
However, despite its grand vision, the summit quickly became overshadowed by logistical
mismanagement and widespread chaos.
With the Rajya Sabha also clearing the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill on Thursday (December 18, 2025), the Union Government said the Bill seeks to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and increase the capacity of India’s atomic energy sector.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carried two Indian start-ups satellite (Pixel and Dhruva Space) into the orbit that was launched from Vadenberg Space Force base (California) as part of the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) rideshare mission.
OpenAI has selected India as the first country for its Learning Accelerator Program. This important initiative aims to integrate AI into the education system. The main goal, according to Asia-Pacific Head Rajiv R. Gupta, is to transform education and close the resource and quality gap for over 300 million students.
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