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.
WORLD
World War 3 fears, missile blitzkrieg, high-profile assassinations: Here's what kept world on edge in 2024
In a year of war, diplomacy, and shifting powers, 2024 will be remembered as a watershed moment for global history.
WORLD
F*** yourself...': It's Musk's Tech Bros vs MAGA as fierce war erupts in Trump camp over immigration
Elon Musk's call for skilled immigration, backed by Trump’s surprising H-1B support, has sparked a fiery clash within the MAGA base, exposing deep divisions over the future of 'America First.'
WORLD
The biggest election year: Your ultimate guide to elections that defined 2024
The 2024 election year reshaped the global political landscape, with significant voter turnout, shifting alliances, and surprising outcomes, as economic instability, social unrest, and geopolitical tensions influenced elections across the world.
BUSINESS
Will Donald Trump’s tariff war reach India? Here’s what you need to know
The US-president elect's opening shorts of the tariff war have spared India but his past comments and actions offer little comfort. What can Trump tariffs mean for India and its economy? Read on
BUSINESS
Supreme Court upholds 90,000 tax reassessment notices under old regime, impacting taxpayers
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra delivered the judgment on a batch of 727 appeals filed by the income tax department against various high court orders.
WORLD
Hashem Safieddine, successor to Hassan Nasrallah, likely target in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut
Safieddine, head of Hezbollah’s executive council and a key figure overseeing the group’s military operations, has long been regarded as a likely heir to Nasrallah.
BUSINESS
Star Health customer medical records leaked on Telegram chatbots: Report
he two chatbots in question distribute Star Health data, one offering claim documents in PDF format and the other enabling users to request up to 20 samples from a vast dataset.
BUSINESS
New PPF rules target accounts without guardians, aims to prevent exploitation: Sources to CNBC-TV18
According to the government, PPF accounts that have been opened solely in the name of a minor without a guardian are considered irregular. The new rules address only these irregular accounts that deviate from established scheme guidelines.
BUSINESS
Boeing and workers' union reach pay agreement, avoiding strike
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) had been pushing for a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with Boeing in 16 years.
BUSINESS
China slams US sanctions as unfair ahead of high-level talks
Washington has consistently warned Beijing about its support for Russia's defense sector, implementing hundreds of sanctions to restrict Moscow's access to critical technologies for military use.
BUSINESS
US unleashes fresh sanctions: Can they dent Russia's trade with allies?
In June this year, the US imposed similar sanctions on China-based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow to widen its isolation of Russia and undercut its military machine.
WORLD
Telegram backs arrested CEO Pavel Durov, says has ‘nothing to hide’
In a statement put out early August 24, the company said Telegram abides by EU laws and 'it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform'
