INDIA
Cyclone Shakhti: What’s forming in the Arabian Sea, who’s at risk, and why this name stirred confusion earlier
IMD says a deep depression off Gujarat will intensify into Cyclone Shakhti. Track, warnings, likely impacts on Gujarat–Maharashtra coast, and why the name caused confusion earlier.
ENTERTAINMENT
Can Donald Trump even tariff a movie? The loopholes, box-office chaos and what it means for Indian cinema
Trump’s 100 percent tariff on non-US films could hit Bollywood, Tollywood and Indian cinema in America, raise ticket prices, and trigger WTO disputes.
WORLD
Snapback explained: How new UN sanctions will squeeze Iran’s economy and isolate Tehran
Iran faces UN snapback sanctions after European powers accuse it of violating the 2015 nuclear deal. Here’s what the penalties mean for Tehran and beyond.
WORLD
H-1B clash, round three: Why America won’t quit the H-1B fight and how Trump’s $100k fee raises the stakes
The H-1B visa is back in Washington’s crosshairs. Here’s why it’s always controversial, how past fee hikes played out, and why Trump’s $100k levy is different.
WORLD
$100,000 or national interest? Inside the hidden clause that could spare firms from Trump’s H-1B visa fee
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee rule includes a Section 1(c) exemption. Here’s how companies, industries or workers might escape the payment.
WORLD
$100,000 visa wall: How Trump’s H-1B move could reset India-US talent, tech and hiring
US hikes H-1B visa fee to $100,000/year for employers. What it means for Indian tech workers, startup hiring, and US STEM sectors.
WORLD
Why a raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant exposed tensions from Seoul to Washington
Nearly 500 workers were arrested in Georgia, straining U.S.-South Korea ties and fuelling local tensions over jobs and growth.
INDIA
Inside Beijing’s control room: Why Modi’s meeting with Cai Qi may matter more than the handshake with Xi
Beyond Xi Jinping, Modi met Cai Qi, the Party insider who runs China’s General Office. That means the reset is being pushed through Beijing’s most powerful back office.
INDIA
Inside BMC’s flood fight to keep Mumbai moving amid monsoon mayhem: 1,645 crore litres pumped & counting
As Mumbai faces its heaviest rainfall of the season and a red alert looms, the BMC’s flood-fighting machinery has drained over 1,645 crore litres of water in just four days, more than twice the storage of Tulsi Lake.
WORLD
Can the Quad break China’s rare earth monopoly? Inside its new minerals initiative
India, the US, Japan, and Australia are joining hands to secure access to key minerals that power everything from EVs to smartphonesr, educing reliance on China.
WORLD
2025’s global defence boom: Who’s buying, who’s selling, and why India is suddenly at the table
From billion-dollar buys in Riyadh to quiet missile exports from India, defence is no longer just about deterrence, it’s about power, positioning, and who gets to shape the narrative.
WORLD
It started with oil and a coup: How the US ended up in the Israel-Iran conflict 70 years later
A secret coup. A nuclear standoff. Decades of shadow wars. Now, the United States has entered the battlefield, bombing Iranian nuclear sites alongside Israel.
WORLD
Why Trump thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and why it’s complicated
Trump’s diplomatic style, high-visibility, deal-oriented, and media-driven, has been markedly different from the quiet, years-long negotiations behind many past laureates.
WORLD
US bases in Iran’s crosshairs: Are American troops too exposed in the Middle East?
It’s a threat the US cannot take lightly, not just because of Iran’s growing missile and drone arsenal, but because of how deeply rooted and geographically exposed American forces are in the region.
WORLD
The day diplomacy died: Inside the collapse of the US-Iran nuclear talks
The sixth round of negotiations, set to take place in Muscat on June 15, has now been indefinitely shelved.
WORLD
Ukraine’s Spider Web woven over 18 months destroys 41 Russian bombers: How the audacious strike was executed
Ukraine’s audacious Spider Web drone strike has dealt what Russian military bloggers call a “black day for aviation,” damaging 34 percent of Russia’s strategic bombers and exposing deep intelligence failures, just hours before peace talks in Istanbul.
WORLD
Inside Pakistan’s bailout addiction: 24 IMF loans, billions in debt, no reforms
As Pakistan seeks yet another IMF bailout, India is watching closely, not just as a neighbouring economy, but as a nation that has long borne the cost of Pakistan’s unchecked instability.
BUSINESS
Starlink’s entry into India: What it means for the telecom landscape
Starlink's proposed entry into India via partnerships with Jio and Airtel might be smooth, but its services, which tend to fall into the premium category in terms of price, might face significant hurdles in the market.
WORLD
Trumponomics 101: WSJ schools Trump on inflation and interest rates
“Does President Trump understand money? … the answer would appear to be no,” the editorial board wrote, dismantling his argument and cautioning that such a move could fuel inflation and hurt his approval ratings.
WORLD
Why Elon Musk’s battle for US treasury data has sparked legal and security concerns
Musk has positioned himself as a cost-cutting watchdog for the federal government. On his social media platform X, he has claimed that his efforts have led to billions in cancelled contracts and grants.
INDIA
Delhi elections: How Modi's Budget sweeteners led to long-term 'Capital' gain
With the middle class forming 67.16 percent of Delhi’s population—roughly 28.26 lakh households—political parties had every reason to court this influential demographic.
WORLD
Silicon Valley’s new power play? Perplexity AI CEO claps back at Musk amid USAID shutdown drama
Tech titans are no strangers to shaping public discourse, but the latest jab from Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, suggests a new power dynamic unfolding in Silicon Valley.
WORLD
Higher tariffs, higher prices: What will cost more in the US?
While U.S. businesses will be forced to absorb some of the tariff burden, much of it is expected to be passed onto consumers.
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2025: What is the fiscal glide path and why does it matter?
The fiscal glide path is the government’s plan to gradually reduce the fiscal deficit over time. The idea is to get the deficit under control to avoid harming the economy in the future.
