A Market in Recovery Mode After weathering a storm of volatility, sharp corrections, and global economic jitters, the Indian stock market is staging a strong recovery. In what many are calling a “comeback rally,” benchmark indices surged on Monday, April 21, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session. The rally was led by banking and…
The Trade War That Shook the Globe In a stark escalation of the US-China tariff standoff, China has issued a pointed warning to countries considering trade agreements with the United States that compromise Beijing’s interests. This latest move underscores deepening tensions in a global trade war that has disrupted markets and strained diplomatic ties. The…
A River Crossed, A Region Transformed In December 2021, Odisha witnessed a landmark moment in its infrastructure journey with the inauguration of the T-Setu Bridge over the mighty Mahanadi River. Spanning 3.4 kilometers in Cuttack district, this engineering marvel is not just the state’s longest bridge but also a symbol of connectivity, resilience, and socio-economic…
A Shocking Fall from Grace In a case that has left Karnataka’s police and political circles stunned, retired Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on Sunday. The 68-year-old former top cop, who once commanded the state’s police force, is believed to have been killed…
A Visit of Symbolic and Strategic Importance India is rolling out the red carpet for a high-level diplomatic guest — United States Vice President JD Vance — who begins a four-day official visit to the country on April 21. Accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, this trip marks the first by…
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…
