Global military expenditure reached an all-time high of US$2,718 billion in 2024—the 10th consecutive annual increase—driven by intensified conflicts and heightened defense budgets, notably influenced by the policies of President Donald Trump and the 2025 NATO Summit.
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“I, Josef” is a theatrical production by Kaivalya Plays in collaboration with Goethe-Institut, staged at Rangbhoomi Spaces in Hyderabad, which reimagines Franz Kafka’s "The Trial" as an immersive headphone installation with projections, commemorating 101 years since Kafka’s death.
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The ongoing “Voter Adhikar Yatra” in Bihar, led by the opposition, has spotlighted allegations that over 65 lakh names—mainly of poor, Dalit, and minority communities—were deleted from electoral rolls, which the opposition claims is an attempt to manipulate the upcoming assembly elections and weaken democracy.
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In August 2025, relations between India and the United States soured dramatically after President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods to punish India for buying Russian oil, leading Prime Minister Modi to reject claims of US mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire and pivot toward diplomatic engagement with China and Russia at the SCO Summit.
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