Security expert Namit Verma revealed that Israel shared crucial intel with India about a threat to Rajiv Gandhi's life, but it went missing after his 1991 assassination. Verma said the political landscape changed after Gandhi's death, and the intel was misplaced or removed. Verma, an expert in global geopolitics and security, made these comments during a discussion on intelligence cooperation and security challenges. The revelation raises questions about the handling of sensitive information and its impact on national security.

Amazon and Google have suspended US green card applications for immigrants for the rest of 2024, citing stiff competition and recent layoffs. This move will make it harder for overseas candidates to work in the US tech industry. Both companies have halted PERM applications until next year, with Amazon citing inability to continue with the process and Google notifying employees of a pause until 2025. The green card process has become increasingly complex amid massive tech layoffs, leaving foreign workers in a precarious situation.

India is set to host a Kenyan delegation later this month to explore sourcing cheetahs for Project Cheetah's next phase. The delegation will discuss Kenya's willingness to translocate cheetahs, terms, and numbers. India plans to introduce 8-14 cheetahs annually for five years. Kenya is being considered due to India's experience with cheetah deaths from infections. A South African team recently visited potential reintroduction sites, including Gandhi Sagar sanctuary, which may also source cheetahs from South Africa. Currently, 27 cheetahs are in Kuno, with 10 having died from illnesses.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft has received a mysterious signal from deep space, originating 140 million miles away. Launched in October 2023, Psyche is on a mission to explore the metal-rich asteroid 'Psyche 16' in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Equipped with the Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) system, Psyche successfully transmitted engineering data via laser communication, a first at such a vast distance. This breakthrough technology promises faster connections than current methods, paving the way for future space exploration. The signal's origin remains unknown, sparking curiosity and excitement among scientists.

Eight Syrian soldiers were injured in Israeli airstrikes near Damascus on Thursday night, according to Syria's defence ministry. The strikes, launched from the occupied Syrian Golan, targeted a site near Damascus. Israel rarely comments on individual strikes but has repeatedly targeted Iranian presence in Syria. The strikes have increased since Israel's war with Hamas began in October. Recent tensions have escalated with Iran launching drones and missiles against Israel in April, retaliating against a deadly strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus.

John Hopkins University professor Dipali Mukhopadhyay has requested to revoke her affiliation with Columbia University's Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies over the handling of student protests against Gaza violence. Arrests continue across US campuses as police dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camps, including at UCLA. In an email to Columbia's president, Mukhopadhyay cited the administration's "incompetence and inhumanity" in responding to peaceful protests. Expressing solidarity with students advocating for academic freedom, she declared her inability to justify her association with the institution under the current leadership.

Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday was commemorated with a photograph shared by Catherine, Princess of Wales, as she continues her private fight against cancer. Kate Middleton, credited with taking the picture, also recently captured an image of her younger son, Prince Louis, on his sixth birthday. Amidst health concerns, Charlotte remains third in line to the throne, following her elder brother Prince George and father, Prince William. The royal family faces challenges with Kate's absence from public life and her father-in-law, King Charles III, also undergoing cancer treatment, their specific conditions undisclosed.            

In a thrilling encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a nail-biting one-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Opting to bat first, SRH posted 201/3 with notable contributions from Nitish Reddy (76*) and Travis Head (58). In response, Rajasthan Royals put up a strong fight with Riyan Parag (77) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (67), but SRH bowlers held their nerve, clinching victory off the last ball. Despite a shaky start, SRH's batting revival and a resilient bowling performance sealed the thrilling win.          

President Biden spoke up about the protests happening in universities across the US regarding the situation in Gaza. He said people have the right to speak out but shouldn't cause trouble or violence. Biden stressed the importance of peaceful protest and said damaging property or disrupting classes isn't acceptable. He also said it's vital for democracy to allow people to express their opinions without causing chaos. Despite calls for military involvement, Biden said no and emphasized the need for order. The protests reflect the complicated relationship between the US and Israel during the ongoing conflict.

India is considering allowing Chinese electronics companies to invest in the country on a case-by-case basis. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has reached out to Chinese air-conditioner compressor manufacturer Shanghai Highly (Group) Co regarding its proposed investment plans. This move follows lobbying efforts by Indian companies to ease India's stringent stance on Chinese investments. Shanghai Highly, known for significant value addition in AC compressor manufacturing, has responded to inquiries from the ministry, signaling a possible revival of investment plans.