Manoj Sinha inaugurated the “Shaurya Gatha” Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Karnah (Kupwara district), marking an important step toward promoting battlefield tourism, preserving heritage, and supporting border-area development. During the event, he praised the Indian Army formations including Northern Command and Chinar Corps, along with engineers, officials, and local residents for completing the project in a short time. He emphasized that India’s soldiers, through their courage and sacrifice, must remain a lasting source of pride and inspiration for citizens.
He said the complex is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers and will help generate new opportunities in tourism, homestays, local handicrafts, and youth entrepreneurship in the border region. He also pointed out the contrast between development in Jammu and Kashmir and conditions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir continues to progress with peace and prosperity and reaffirming its integral status within India.
Sinha highlighted that the region is advancing on multiple fronts, with growing confidence and improved living conditions. He noted that initiatives under the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan programme, along with inclusion of seven villages under the Vibrant Village Programme, will improve infrastructure, livelihoods, and overall quality of life in Tangdhar-Karnah.
He further stressed the importance of the Sadhna Tunnel in boosting connectivity, trade, healthcare, education, and disaster response through all-weather access. Senior military and civil officials, including representatives from Northern Command, Chinar Corps, the state administration, police, and security forces, attended the inauguration ceremony.
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X has introduced a new “History” tab on its iOS app that combines bookmarks, liked posts, watched videos, and articles in one unified section. The update is designed to help users easily find and revisit content they previously interacted with, without needing to scroll back through their timeline or search for it again.
This change transforms the earlier Bookmarks feature, which only stored manually saved posts, into a broader activity hub that automatically organizes different types of user interactions. It brings X closer to platforms like Instagram, which already offer separate sections for saved content, liked posts, and viewing history for videos.
X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, announced the rollout in a post, explaining that the new History tab is intended to help users keep track of their favorite content. He noted that bookmarks, long videos, articles, and likes will now be stored in a single place, making it easier to revisit long-form content that might otherwise get lost in the fast-moving timeline.
Under the update, the Bookmarks option in the side menu has been renamed “History.” Inside it, users will find four sections: Bookmarks, Likes, Videos, and Articles. While Bookmarks and Likes contain user-saved or liked posts, the Videos and Articles sections are automatically populated based on what users watch or read while browsing. Only videos longer than 10 minutes are included in the Videos section, and the Likes tab includes a note confirming that likes remain private.
When users open the updated section, they also see a message explaining that bookmarks have been moved to History. The Bookmarks area includes a search option for finding saved articles. Meanwhile, the Likes tab reinforces that only the user can view their liked content. The aim of this feature is to make it easier for users to keep track of long-form content, which is often lost as timelines update rapidly. By centralizing everything, X hopes to reduce the difficulty of returning to videos or articles that users want to finish later.
Previously, bookmarks were accessible from the side menu and liked posts were stored within user profiles, making them harder to locate. The new structure consolidates these into a single space for better accessibility and organization. This update may also encourage greater engagement with long-form content on X, including articles that go beyond the platform’s usual character limit. By improving access to saved and watched content, the platform aims to keep users engaged within the app for longer periods instead of directing them to external sources.
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Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorbike for the MLC oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption and encourage efficient use of resources. Addressing reporters, he emphasized the need to reduce the use of petrol and diesel, stating that the government is actively working to cut expenditure amid global economic uncertainty. He added that efforts are being made to conserve fuel and public resources while also saving national finances wherever possible.
He further noted that convoy sizes have already been significantly reduced and stressed avoiding unnecessary large-scale government events. According to him, these measures will continue for the next six months as part of an ongoing drive to improve efficiency and limit fuel usage in administration.
Several Union Ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda, have also reportedly reduced their convoy sizes. Similarly, Chief Ministers such as Rekha Gupta, Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Yadav, Bhajanlal Sharma, and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have also adopted similar steps to reduce official fuel consumption.
The development follows Prime Minister Modi’s appeal made during a public address in Secunderabad, where he urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving habits such as using public transport, carpooling, and prioritizing railways for freight movement, alongside increasing the use of electric vehicles to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel.
He also recommended broader lifestyle adjustments, including working from home when possible, avoiding non-essential foreign travel for a year, and supporting Swadeshi products to strengthen domestic industries. He further suggested reducing cooking oil usage, encouraging natural farming practices, and exercising restraint in discretionary spending such as gold purchases. Officials stated that these combined efforts aim to reduce overall fuel demand, stabilize energy consumption patterns, and promote more sustainable and responsible consumption habits across the country.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, speaking on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, urged BRICS members and the wider international community to strongly condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia.
He said Iran sees BRICS as a sign of an emerging global order shaped largely by countries of the Global South. Araghchi added that what once seemed like an aspiration has now become reality, though still fragile, as he accused declining Western powers of reacting with “desperation and aggression” in an attempt to reverse this shift.
He framed Iran’s confrontation with Western countries as part of a broader struggle against Western dominance, arguing that Iran’s actions serve the interests of BRICS nations and the Global South. According to him, Iranian forces have sacrificed in opposition to what he called Western hegemony and perceived American immunity.
Expressing gratitude for support from BRICS members, he called for stronger collective efforts to challenge what he described as a sense of US superiority and accountability gaps in the international system. He also said many BRICS countries are familiar with American pressure tactics and coercion.
Araghchi further accused Western nations of contributing to violations of sovereignty and supporting violence across the Global South. He urged BRICS and other international actors to condemn US and Israeli actions against Iran, uphold the UN Charter, and take concrete steps to curb impunity and prevent escalation of conflicts. He concluded that BRICS could become a key pillar in creating a more balanced and fair global order. The meeting, held on May 14–15, is focused on global governance, development issues, and geopolitical challenges, with India currently holding the BRICS chairmanship.
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Microsoft has updated its Edge browser on desktop and mobile with new Copilot AI features. The update allows users to compare information across multiple tabs, get personalized answers using browsing history, and turn webpages into podcasts for listening. It also introduces “Journeys,” which organizes browsing history into topics, and adds voice and screen interaction on mobile. Desktop users get tools like quizzes, flashcards, and writing help through Copilot. Microsoft is integrating these AI features directly into Edge, replacing the earlier Copilot Mode and expanding availability across devices.
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This discussion reviews the 32 final recommendations from Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review aimed at safeguarding workers from AI-driven disruption through measures like career transition pathways and earlier retrenchment assistance. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji explore how these proposals seek to raise wages in people-focused sectors such as healthcare and education, while building a more proactive system for lifelong learning, featuring insights from Desmond Choo, Minister of State, MINDEF and Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from CNA.
On the eve of Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy explore how the US president’s stance on relations with Xi Jinping has evolved since his first presidential campaign, and what both leaders are likely hoping to gain from the meeting. The discussion also highlights the group of technology CEOs accompanying Trump, including Elon Musk of Tesla and Apple chief Tim Cook, and explains why trade issues are expected to dominate the agenda. The segment examines how Trump’s ballroom project escalated to an estimated billion-dollar cost and questions who is ultimately expected to fund it.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from The Guardian.
Football is being redesigned for a new generation of players and fans, with a shift toward shorter game formats, quicker play, and a stronger emphasis on live engagement. From seven-a-side matches to evolving fan behavior, community involvement, and the sport’s wellness aspects, we look at how Faster Football is creating a more dynamic way to enjoy the game. Cheryl Goh talks with Dom Lane, CEO of Faster Football, to learn more about this movement.
Disclaimer: This podcsat is taken from CNA.
Jonathan Freedland talks with law professor and author Leah Litman about the recent rulings of the conservative-majority Supreme Court, upcoming cases, and the debate over whether the court is now being seen more as a political body than a purely judicial one.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from The Guardian.
