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.
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.
