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India and Russia Conduct 14th Edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025
India and Russia are set to conduct the 14th edition of the bilateral naval exercise, INDRA 2025, from March 28 to April 2, 2025, off the coast of Chennai and in the Bay of Bengal. Since its inception in 2003, Exercise INDRA has been a symbol of the strategic partnership between the Indian Navy and Russian Navy, aimed at improving naval interoperability and operational coordination. The exercise will take place in two phases: the Harbour Phase (March 28-30) in Chennai and the Sea Phase (March 31-April 2) in the Bay of Bengal. It will involve advanced naval drills, live weapon firings, and cooperative engagements to strengthen maritime cooperation and security.
Key Points:
- 14th edition of the India-Russia naval exercise.
- Scheduled from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
- Conducted off Chennai and in the Bay of Bengal.
Phases of the Exercise
Harbour Phase (March 28-30, 2025) – Chennai
- Opening ceremony and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs).
- Reciprocal ship visits, sports events, and pre-sail briefings.
Sea Phase (March 31-April 2, 2025) – Bay of Bengal
- Tactical manoeuvres and live weapon firings.
- Anti-air operations and underway replenishment.
- Helicopter cross-deck landings and exchange of sea riders.
Participating Naval Assets
- Indian Navy: INS Rana, INS Kuthar, and P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.
- Russian Navy: RFS Pechanga, RFS Rezkiy, and RFS Aldar Tsydenzhapov.
Masaki Kashiwara Wins the 2025 Abel Prize for Mathematics
The 2025 Abel Prize has been awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara for his extraordinary contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has celebrated the 78-year-old for his trailblazing work in the development of D-modules and the discovery of crystal bases, both of which have made a lasting impact on modern mathematics. The Abel Prize is one of the most prestigious accolades in mathematics, often compared to the Nobel Prize in this area.
What is the Abel Prize?
The Abel Prize is a notable international award that’s given out every year to acknowledge outstanding achievements in mathematics. Named after the distinguished Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, it was established in 2002 by the Norwegian Parliament. The award primarily aims to celebrate exceptional mathematicians whose work has greatly advanced the field.
‘Prachand Prahaar’ – The Tri-Service Integrated Multi-Domain Warfare Exercise
The Indian Army conducted a Tri-Service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, ‘Prachand Prahaar,’ in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh from March 25 to 27, 2025. This exercise was designed to test and validate a unified strategy for surveillance, command and control, and precision firepower among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Overview of Exercise ‘Prachand Prahaar’
Conducted under the Eastern Command, the exercise demonstrated the impressive teamwork of the three services in applying modern warfare tactics. It highlighted the significance of joint operations, technological superiority, and being prepared across different domains to effectively respond to potential threats.
Key Objectives of the Exercise
- Integrated Surveillance & Command Control: The exercise tested the ability of the three services to operate as a single unit, using real-time data and intelligence for decision-making.
- Precision Firepower & Target Neutralization: The exercise simulated modern battlefield scenarios, where targets were identified through advanced surveillance methods and neutralized with coordinated strikes.
- Multi-Domain Operations: The use of advanced technology in land, air, sea, space, and cyber warfare domains was emphasized.
- Enhanced Jointness & Readiness: The exercise strengthened inter-service synergy and rapid response capabilities in high-altitude warfare.
Hurun Global Rich List 2025: Check top 10 list
The Hurun Global Rich List for 2025 has just been released, and it’s no surprise that Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX, is still holding onto his number one position. On the other hand, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has dropped out of the top 10, although he still proudly stands as the richest person in Asia.
In the overall rankings, the top four spots are dominated by Silicon Valley tech giants: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Ellison, with the ever-popular investor Warren Buffett completing the top five. It’s interesting to note that the majority of the top 10 is made up of American businessmen and investors, including the long-time rich list staple, Bill Gates.
Hurun Global Rich List 2025: Top 10
Silicon Valley billionaires took up most of the top 10 spots, with American business leaders filling nine positions on the list. The only exception was Bernard Arnault, the French owner of fashion giant LVMH.
Elon Musk has kept his place at the top even though he’s faced problems with sales figures and stock prices. People have been unhappy about his political ties to the Donald Trump administration. Musk has made cuts to federal spending and ordered widespread job losses, which has sparked protests against his businesses, including Tesla.
- Elon Musk, Tesla — worth $420 billion
- Jeff Bezos, Amazon — worth $266 billion
- Mark Zuckerberg, Meta — worth $242 billion
- Larry Ellison, Oracle — worth $203 billion
- Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathway — worth $167 billion
- Larry Page, Alphabet — worth $164 billion
- Bernard Arnault, LVMH — worth $157 billion
- Steve Balmer, Microsoft — worth $156 billion
- Sergey Brin, Alphabet — worth $148 billion
- Bill Gates, Microsoft — worth $143 billion
25 Indians on death row in UAE
The recent execution of Shahzadi Khan in the UAE has raised significant concerns about Indian nationals who are on death row abroad. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed her execution after her father submitted a petition. In a troubling turn, two more Indians were executed soon after.
Current Statistics on Death Row Indians
The MEA reports that 49 Indian nationals are currently facing death sentences abroad. The UAE tops the list with 25 Indians on death row, followed by Saudi Arabia with 11 cases. There are also other countries where Indian citizens have received death sentences, but the figures are lower.
India’s Diplomatic Approach
The MEA provides support to Indian citizens who are sentenced abroad. This process consists of three stages: arrest, judicial proceedings, and the potential for a pardon. After a sentence is handed down, the embassy’s role becomes quite limited. It’s usually the family members who take the lead in submitting pardon appeals. The embassy then sends these requests to the foreign office, hoping to get the ruler’s attention.
About Blood Money
In some Gulf nations, sentences can be commuted through blood money. This compensation must be accepted by both the state and the victim’s family. However, the nature of the crime can influence whether the state agrees to this arrangement. Blood money serves as an alternative to retribution, but it is not guaranteed in all cases.
Challenges Faced by Indian Embassies
The role of Indian embassies can be severely restricted, especially in authoritarian regimes like Saudi Arabia. Often, embassies are not informed about arrests until after executions occur. This lack of transparency complicates the embassy’s ability to intervene effectively. In cases where the accused confesses, the embassy’s options are further limited.
Successful Interventions by India
India has effectively intervened in various death penalty cases. Thanks to diplomatic efforts, eight Indian navy veterans who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released. Additionally, Gurdip Singh was spared from execution in Indonesia due to the intervention of the Government of India, even though the initial court rulings were not in his favor. These cases highlight the power of diplomatic negotiations to influence outcomes.
International Day of Zero Waste 2025
The United Nations General Assembly made a significant move on December 14, 2022, by adopting a resolution that marks March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste. Our unsustainable ways of producing and consuming are really damaging our planet. The fashion and textile industry, which is known for being resource-hungry and wasteful, is a key player in this environmental decline. This year’s International Day of Zero Waste aims to shine a light on waste in the fashion and textile sector, encouraging circular solutions with the theme “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles.”
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 14, 2022, designating March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste. This important initiative, spearheaded by Türkiye and backed by 105 countries, aims to encourage zero-waste practices around the globe.
