In a major update for investors and traders, India’s stock markets will remain open on February 1 despite it being a Sunday, as the day marks the presentation of the Union Budget 2026. The decision, announced by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), confirms that the market will follow a regular trading session, allowing participants to…
In a move that could dramatically alter global trade relations, U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that opens the door for imposing extremely high tariffs on countries continuing economic ties with Moscow including India. If enacted, the legislation could allow the United States to levy tariffs of up to 500…
The United States is witnessing a wave of intense public outrage after a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis left a 37-year-old mother, Renee Nicole Good, dead. The incident has sparked massive protests across major cities including Minneapolis, New York, and Seattle, reigniting a fierce national debate over immigration…
In a bold escalation of its sanctions enforcement campaign, the United States military has seized two oil tankers accused of transporting Venezuelan crude in violation of international restrictions. The dramatic operations unfolded in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, signaling a tougher U.S. stance against what it calls illegal oil trade networks linked…
In a candid address that highlights rising trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, US President Donald Trump has openly acknowledged that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him over high American tariffs imposed on Indian imports particularly those linked to India’s purchases of Russian crude oil. Trump’s remarks, delivered during…
More than five years after the violent clashes that shook northeast Delhi in 2020, the continued detention of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam has once again brought India’s criminal justice system under intense public and political scrutiny. The two remain in jail in connection with the larger conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riots,…
A politically charged protest outside the US Consulate on Monday escalated into a brief standoff after Chennai police detained several members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) who attempted to demonstrate in solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The protest, organised by local CPI(M) cadres, was aimed at condemning what the party described as…
The age of blindly trusting images and videos on social media is coming to an end. In a candid warning that has sparked intense discussion across the tech world, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has acknowledged that artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping online content and not always for the better. Mosseri has openly described…
Television sweetheart turned reality-show sensation Ashnoor Kaur is once again ruling the internet but this time, it’s not for her gameplay or style statements. Ever since the actress gave fans a glimpse into her stunning home after her stint on Bigg Boss 19, social media has been buzzing with just one question: How rich is…
In a sharp and emotionally charged intervention that has reignited a nationwide debate on labour rights, Raghav Chadha launched a blistering attack on food delivery and quick-commerce platforms over their handling of a massive strike by gig workers across India. His remarks have put the spotlight back on the human cost behind app-based convenience and…
