A Region Long Affected by Insurgency Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, nestled deep in the Bastar region, has long been a hotbed for Naxalite insurgency—a decades-old conflict born out of tribal displacement, land disputes, and socio-economic neglect. For years, the region has witnessed violent confrontations between Maoist cadres and Indian security forces. However, in recent years, sustained…
Unrest in Murshidabad Sparks Cross-Border Reaction Violence erupted over the weekend in several areas of West Bengal’s Murshidabad district—namely Suti, Dhuliyan, Samserganj, and Jangipur—following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The unrest reportedly led to the death of at least three people and left hundreds displaced, prompting the deployment of central paramilitary forces and the…
Trade Tensions and New Tech Horizons The global trade landscape has been anything but stable in recent years, largely shaped by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff war with China. While the aim was to protect American manufacturing, the unintended consequence was the redirection of global supply chains, opening new avenues for nations like India. Amid…
The Trade War That’s Reshaping Global Commerce The US-China trade war, reignited under US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, has once again disrupted global trade flows. In a bold escalation, the US recently raised tariffs on Chinese imports to an unprecedented 245%, following Beijing’s continued confrontational stance. This protectionist wave, aimed at protecting American manufacturing, is expected…
A Major Arrest in the Global Hunt for Terror Operatives In a significant breakthrough in India’s fight against transnational terrorism, Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a fugitive gangster and alleged terrorist with deep links to Pakistan-based militant networks, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US Immigration Enforcement in Sacramento, California. Singh’s…
A Long-Standing Case Resurfaces In a significant development in a long-pending corruption probe, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth over ₹800 crore in connection with a 14-year-old money laundering case involving former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. This includes shares worth ₹27.5 crore belonging to Reddy and land and property holdings…
A Vice Presidential Intervention That Can’t Be Ignored In a rare and striking public address, Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on April 17 launched an unfiltered critique of the Indian judiciary, questioning its overreach, internal mechanisms, and lack of transparency. Speaking to Rajya Sabha interns, Dhankhar touched upon several constitutional and legal concerns, ranging…
A New Milestone in the Search for Life Beyond Earth In a major leap forward in the search for extra-terrestrial life, Indian-origin astrophysicist Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan and his team at the University of Cambridge have made a discovery that could redefine humanity’s place in the universe. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the researchers…
A Fragile Relationship Finds New Openings India and China—two of the world’s most populous nations and fastest-growing economies—have shared a complex and often tense diplomatic history, particularly in recent years. The military standoff in eastern Ladakh, ongoing boundary disputes, and contrasting strategic interests have contributed to a cooling of ties between the neighbours. However, despite…
Gold Price Soars Amid Global Tensions The glitter of gold has never shone brighter — literally and financially. On April 16, gold prices in India touched a historic milestone, crossing ₹95,000 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the very first time. This unprecedented surge is driven by a combination of global…
