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India’s relationship with Nepal has always been complex, shaped by historical, cultural, and geographical factors. As a landlocked nation with India...
Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is once again dominated by a familiar debate ~ Hindi imposition. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has revived the...
The unfolding humanitarian crisis along the Thai-Myanmar border exposes the brutal reality of organised cyber crime and human trafficking in Southeast...
India is once again staring at the prospect of a reduced wheat harvest as above-average temperatures threaten the winter-sown crop. With March...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington was important for transatlantic diplomacy. It was his first official engagement with President...
The recently concluded Maha Kumbh has not only reinforced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s political dominance in the state but has...
The release of Israel’s official military report on the failures of 7 October 2023 marks a critical moment in the country’s reckoning with one of...
The explosive confrontation between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskky has exposed a widening gulf in the US-Ukraine...
India stands at a crossroads in the global clinical trials market. Despite its vast and diverse patient pool, cost-effective medical ecosystem, and...
India’s clean energy ambitions are bold and necessary, but the country faces an uphill battle in turning them into reality. With a target of...
Ukraine’s preliminary agreement with the United States over its mineral wealth marks a significant geopolitical development, intertwining economic...
India, often touted as a land of vast economic potential, faces a stark contradiction. Despite its 1.4 billion population size, only a fraction truly...
The decision to dissolve the Democratic Party in Hong Kong, its largest opposition grouping, is stark confirmation of the city’s shifting political...
The appointment of former Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das as “Principal Secretary-2” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a...
The escalating tussle between Tamil Nadu and the Union government over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not just a dispute over language...
The presence of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, a relatively rare occurrence, has raised eyebrows in Australia and New Zealand. While Beijing...
German voters have delivered a fragmented verdict, reflecting deep political shifts and divisions within the country. While Friedrich Merz’s...
The Trump Administration’s latest demand ~ that Ukraine grant the US access to its critical minerals in exchange for aid ~ marks a dramatic shift in...
The meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the G-20 foreign ministers’ gathering in...
India’s equity markets, long buoyed by strong economic growth and rising corporate earnings, are now facing a sharp and prolonged correction. The...
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to name Ms Rekha Gupta as Delhi’s Chief Minister caught many by surprise. A first-time MLA with a background...
India stands at a critical juncture in the global AI race. With 15 per cent of the world’s AI talent, a vibrant start-up ecosystem, and increasing...
India’s economic growth is often measured by rising consumption and expanding credit access. However, a closer look at recent spending patterns...
India stands at a demographic crossroads. While much attention has been given to its youthful population, the country is also witnessing a significant...
The high-level talks between the United States and Russia in Riyadh marked a significant step in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. While Ukraine was...
The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives and left many injured, is yet another grim reminder of the urgent...
The horrific case of ragging and torture at a nursing college in Kerala is yet another grim reminder of the deeply ingrained culture of abuse in...
The recent criticism of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s state-run aerospace manufacturer, by the Chief of Air Staff underscores a...
The phone conversation between Presidents Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin has set the stage for a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the...
The government’s new Income Tax Bill promises to streamline taxation with simpler language and fewer sections. While the move to replace the complex...
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance. While 61 countries, including India, backed a...
Mahakumbh 2025 is the world’s largest gathering, with an estimated 400 to 450 million visitors. It is scheduled from January 13 to February 26 at...
India’s long-standing tradition of electoral freebies has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that it fosters dependence and undermines...
India’s retail inflation easing to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January presents a significant moment for economic policy. With food prices...
The resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is not merely a leadership change; it is a reflection of the deep political and ethnic...
As India prepares to cut tariffs ahead of a crucial meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the move signals a...
The earth has just witnessed its hottest January on record, defying expectations and leaving climate scientists scrambling for answers. This is not...
The recent 30-day suspension of American tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods underscores the unpredictability of trade policy under US President...
The arrival of Salvador Dalí’s artworks in India for the first time is not just an artistic milestone ~ it is a moment of cultural introspection....
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent marks a turning point in the country’s...
The Delhi Assembly election results mark a significant political shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a decisive victory, ending the...
US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take “ownership” of Gaza and turn it into a “Riviera” has sparked global outrage, with critics...
US President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against China have been met with expected counter tariffs from Beijing, but Chinese leader Xi...
The Union Budget 2025-26 was expected to chart a bold course for economic recovery, particularly in employment generation and demand stimulation....
A nation’s strength is not just measured in its economic growth figures but in the quality of life it ensures for its people. Yet, year after year,...
The deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the United States on a military aircraft marks a stark escalation in immigration enforcement under...
India’s reduction in import tariffs is being positioned as a move toward greater trade openness in the midst of a major global trade war launched by...
As Delhi votes today, the big question is whether the income tax relief announced in the Union Budget will have a meaningful impact on the electoral...
The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare. However, beneath the...
Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar’s military rulers continue their desperate yet failing bid to tighten their grip, this time by...