Sagar Rath

Markets Hold Steady as US-China Trade Talks Steal Spotlight

Early Momentum Fizzles as Caution Prevails India’s benchmark indices opened positively on Tuesday, continuing a five-day upward streak. However, gains quickly tapered as investors turned cautious. As of 9:17 am, the BSE Sensex rose a modest 28.49 points to 82,473.70, while the Nifty climbed 21.15 points to 25,124.35, reflecting a tentative market mood. Sector-wise, technology, metals, and media…

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India Fortifies Its Skies: ₹30,000 Crore QR-SAM Boost After Operation Sindoor Success

Indigenous Power on the Rise India is set to consider a ₹30,000 crore plan to buy three regiments of indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QR-SAM) systems for the Army. This decision comes in the wake of the successful thwarting of multiple Pakistani drone and missile attacks during Operation Sindoor, thanks to India’s robust air defence capabilities. The…

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Tariffs Bite Hard: China’s Exports Slow, Deflation Deepens Amid Trade Tensions

May Exports Hit Three-Month Low as U.S. Tariffs Tighten the Grip China’s export growth slowed sharply in May, hitting a three-month low as U.S. tariffs slammed trade flows, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the world’s second-largest economy. According to customs data released Monday, exports rose 4.8% year-on-year, down from 8.1% in April and below the 5%…

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June 11 Showdown: Will Pakistan’s Army Blink on Imran Khan’s Release?

A Bold Claim Sparks Political Frenzy A provocative statement by Gohar Ali Khan, senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has jolted the country’s political landscape. His claim that former Prime Minister Imran Khan could walk free on June 11 has triggered a wave of speculation—most notably, whether Army Chief General Asim Munir is beginning to crack…

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India’s ‘Cyclone Man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Wins UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been honoured with the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, one of the highest international accolades in the field of disaster preparedness and mitigation. The award was presented during a vibrant ceremony at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, in recognition of Mohapatra’s transformative…

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India’s $80 Billion Coal-Power Drive Faces a Water Crisis

India plans roughly $80 billion in new coal-power projects by 2031. Many shortlisted projects are located in water-stressed areas, raising concerns that India’s aggressive thermal expansion could ignite conflicts between industrial needs and public survival. Operators often prioritize land access, pushing water availability into the background—fueling a looming crisis. A Booming Power Ambition, Built on…

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India Returns to Space: NASA-ISRO Private Mission Set to Make History

US and India Join Forces for Landmark Space Mission US space agency NASA announced that it is set to launch a historic private space mission in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Scheduled for June 10, the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) marks the first time an Indian astronaut will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) via…

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Rage in LA: Immigration Raids Ignite Protests, Trump Sends in the Troops

Immigration Raids, Fiery Protests, Guards on Streets Federal immigration arrests in Los Angeles have sparked citywide protests, freeway blockades, and violent clashes with law enforcement. As tensions boiled over, President Donald Trump bypassed California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops under federal control—a move that escalated political and civil unrest in one…

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