In a headline-grabbing moment that has quickly sparked international debate, former US President Donald Trump has reportedly been presented with a Nobel Peace Prize medal by a Venezuelan opposition leader, triggering confusion online and strong reactions across political circles. While some supporters have hailed the move as a bold recognition of Trump’s role in Venezuela-related…
In a sharp reminder of how big-ticket infrastructure promises can collapse into decades of delays, the Karnataka government has come under fresh scrutiny after it emerged that only 1 kilometre of the planned 111-kilometre expressway under the Bengaluru–Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) has been built in the last 25 years. What was once projected as a…
A fresh trade flashpoint has emerged between India and the United States after India imposed a 30% import duty on yellow peas and other pulse crops from the US, a move that is now triggering political pressure inside America. Lawmakers from two major farming states North Dakota and Montana have reportedly written to US President…
Varanasi’s iconic Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred and emotionally powerful sites in India, has become the centre of a growing controversy as reconstruction and redevelopment work near the centuries-old riverfront triggers anger among locals and a wave of outrage across social media. The issue has rapidly shifted from being a civic development project…
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,…
