A Crisis Across States India is facing a harrowing surge in student suicides linked to bullying and mental harassment, with recent tragedies in Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh highlighting the severity of the problem. At least four young lives have been lost in deeply distressing circumstances, revealing a chilling pattern of persistent bullying that often goes…
G20 in Johannesburg Amid Diplomatic Tensions South Africa is preparing to host the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, a high-profile gathering of the world’s largest economies representing 85% of global GDP and two-thirds of the world population. However, the event has been overshadowed by the United States’ decision to boycott, citing allegations regarding the treatment of the…
Glamour Overshadowed by Unrest The Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand unfolded not merely as a global celebration of beauty and culture but as a contentious event marked by protests, public confrontations, and allegations of misconduct. While Mexico’s Fatima Bosch ultimately secured the crown, her victory came amid unprecedented turbulence—raising pressing concerns about the pageant’s credibility…
A Discovery Laden with Tactical and Emotional Weight Israel’s uncovering of a sprawling Hamas tunnel network in southern Gaza has brought renewed focus to the subterranean dimension of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Stretching more than seven kilometers and descending nearly 25 meters underground, the tunnel housed 80 rooms and—most poignantly—the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an…
A Region Overwhelmed by Relentless Rain Central Vietnam is reeling under the impact of three days of unyielding torrential rains that have triggered catastrophic flooding and deadly landslides. At least 41 people have lost their lives, and thousands have been uprooted as the region faces its worst natural disaster in recent years. Known for its thriving coffee plantations…
A Battle Over Trust and Public Health India’s food regulatory landscape is witnessing a decisive intervention as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) moves to eliminate misleading “ORS” labels from consumer beverages. The directive, issued on November 19, 2025, orders the immediate nationwide withdrawal of fruit-based drinks, electrolyte beverages, and ready-to-serve products falsely…
A group of 272 prominent citizens—including former judges, diplomats, bureaucrats, and retired armed forces officers—has issued a strongly worded open letter condemning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly alleging large-scale “vote theft” in India. The letter accuses Gandhi and the Congress party of making provocative, unsubstantiated accusations that undermine public trust in constitutional bodies, especially the…
Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui—founder, chairman, and chancellor of Al Falah University—has been remanded to 13-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with an expanding money-laundering investigation linked to the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, after extensive ED raids across Delhi and Faridabad targeting the Al Falah Group. Investigators are…
The proposed US sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia—spotlighted during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ceremonial White House visit—has triggered global controversy. The package signals a dramatic policy shift, with Donald Trump championing future F-35 deliveries alongside Riyadh’s pledge of nearly $1 trillion in US investments. The announcement has ignited debates around Israel’s security…
Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, reignited controversy in India by endorsing a 72-hour workweek for young professionals, citing China’s well-known “9-9-6” schedule—working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—as a model. His remarks reopened long-standing debates on productivity, worker rights, and the socioeconomic implications of extended work hours. The Return of a Global Work…
