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The hum of scooter engines, the buzz of mobile apps, and the promise of deliveries within 10 minutes ~ this is the new soundtrack of urban retail in...
India stands at a crossroads in its global trade ambitions. As pressure mounts from the United States and the European Union to slash tariffs on...
China’s latest overture to Pakistan’s military signals more than just a routine strengthening of bilateral naval ties. It marks a calculated pivot...
South Korea stands at a pivotal moment in its modern history. The removal, by the country’s Constitutional Court, of President Yoon Suk Yeol from...
US President Donald Trump has once again turned to tariffs as a tool to reshape global trade. The latest round of levies introduces a 10 per cent...
US President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding Russia and its invasion of Ukraine signal a significant shift in his approach to global...
The United States’ renewed interest in Greenland signals a strategic shift that Denmark cannot afford to ignore. While Washington frames its...
Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China this week marks a critical moment in South Asian geopolitics. The interim leader, who came to power...
The recent uproar over comedian Kunal Kamra’s jokes about a prominent political leader in Maharashtra is yet another example of the shrinking space...
The recent recapture of Sudan’s presidential palace by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is being heralded as a significant milestone in a brutal...
The recent wave of mass protests across Turkey underscores a growing crisis in the country’s democratic institutions. President Recep Tayyip...
The announcement of a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, to be brokered by the United States, marks a pivotal moment in a war that...
The latest outreach to Iran marks yet another dramatic shift in the US approach toward the Islamic Republic. While it is not unprecedented for an...
The Indian middle class has witnessed a financial revolution in recent years. Encouraged by a booming stock market, low-cost digital platforms, and...
India’s economic ambitions rest on its ability to foster a generation of entrepreneurs willing to take risks, build industries, and create jobs....
India’s worsening air pollution crisis has long been a public health emergency, but the proposal by insurers to hike health premiums in New Delhi...
The latest proposal by US President Donald Trump to take control of Gaza and resettle its Palestinian population has triggered alarm across the Arab...
India’s fiscal federalism is under strain, and much of it stems from a growing yet largely concealed debt burden that states are accumulating threw...
The sharp rise in undocumented Indian migrants in the US, as revealed by a new study, highlights the growing desperation behind economic aspirations....
US President Donald Trump has once again turned to tariffs as a key tool in reshaping America’s trade relationships. His plan for reciprocal tariffs...
India’s decision to maintain restrictions on Chinese investments is not just a matter of economic policy but a strategic imperative shaped by...
As the Indian rupee reached a record low of 87.58 to the dollar on Thursday, it finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a sea of global and...
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has set the stage for a fresh round of...
The escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is yet another grim chapter in a decades-long conflict that has claimed countless...
China’s stock markets are undergoing a profound transformation as companies embrace shareholder returns through record dividends and share buybacks....
As India prepares to unveil its Union Budget and monetary policy, policymakers face the daunting challenge of navigating a landscape marked by subdued...
India’s successful execution of its first-ever space docking experiment marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s space journey, solidifying its...
In his final address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to the American people about the growing concentration of wealth...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, the global economy braces for a wave of uncertainty. His return to the White...
India is grappling with an increasingly stark divide between its rich and poor. A recent survey by a leading global research institute has shed light...
Four decades after the catastrophic gas leak that devastated Bhopal, the recent removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant marks a small...
India’s evolving consumption patterns offer a fascinating insight into the nation’s economic transformation. The recent findings on household...
India’s modern economic and political trajectory owes much to the quiet brilliance and unwavering integrity of Manmohan Singh, who has passed away...
China’s decision to issue a record $411 billion in special treasury bonds in 2025 marks a significant shift in its fiscal strategy, underscoring...
China’s decision to issue a record $411 billion in special treasury bonds in 2025 marks a significant shift in its fiscal strategy, underscoring...
Myanmar’s military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay. A growing network of soldier-spies,...
The recent appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), replacing Shaktikanta Das, signals a pivotal shift in...
The appointment of François Bayrou as France’s new Prime Minister highlights the formidable challenges facing the country as it struggles with...
The oil trade between Russia and India has entered a new phase, marked by the dominance of a few large trading firms and the exit of smaller...
The ongoing deliberations in the Supreme Court regarding the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 represent a pivotal moment for...
S. Korea’s joint investigation team will summon the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday on charges of insurrection and abuse of power,...
Donald Trump’s election victory and his vow to swiftly end the Ukraine-Russia war present both an ambitious promise and a diplomatic quandary. The...
Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from social media is a bold attempt to address growing concerns over the harmful effects of the...
The incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim couple was forced to give up their newly purchased home following protests from...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted for a pragmatic and balanced approach to address the twin challenges of slowing economic growth and...
Bitcoin’s climb past the $100,000 mark is a watershed moment in the evolution of crypto-currencies, symbolising their growing acceptance as a...
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to pursue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader General Min Aung Hlaing is a crucial...
The recent by-poll victories in Uttar Pradesh mark a significant turning point for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reaffirming his political...
The rising costs of higher education in India have become a significant barrier for many students, threatening to undermine the country’s...
The aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential election has presented an unusual picture of a sitting president. President Joe Biden, with his party...