Tech Slump and Crypto Crash Trigger Market Pullback On Monday, November 17, 2025, U.S. stock markets slid sharply as major technology firms—led by Nvidia—and the cryptocurrency sector experienced steep declines. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, extending its retreat from last month’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 557 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq composite…
Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Political Uproar The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has triggered a wave of political confrontation, legal scrutiny, and public anxiety ahead of the high-stakes 2026 assembly elections. Intended as a comprehensive exercise to verify and update voter lists, the SIR has been sharply criticized by the ruling…
Death Sentence for Sheikh Hasina Triggers Extradition Standoff The conviction and death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 student uprising has thrust India into a fraught diplomatic crisis. Hasina, who has lived in exile in India since fleeing mass protests in August 2024, is…
India’s Most Elusive Maoist Commander Killed in Andhra Encounter Madvi Hidma, one of India’s most feared and wanted Maoist leaders, was killed on November 18, 2025, in an encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district. His wife, Madakam Raje, and four other Maoists were also neutralized, marking one of the most significant operational successes…
Strategic Messaging Ahead of Putin’s Visit During his recent visit to Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed the enduring relevance of India-Russia relations, calling them a “pillar of stability” in an increasingly volatile global landscape. His remarks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his early-December visit to New Delhi for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit—an…
A Historic Verdict That Shakes a Nation In a ruling that has stunned Bangladesh and reverberated across South Asia, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, finding her guilty of crimes against humanity for the brutal 2024 crackdown on student protesters. The verdict—handed down in a televised session—marks the…
NIA Confirms Suicide Bombing, Key Conspirator Arrested India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially confirmed that the October 10, 2025, blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort was a suicide attack, marking the first car-borne bombing of its kind in the national capital. The explosion, carried out by Umar Un Nabi, killed 13 people and injured more…
New Tensions Unleashed: First US–Taiwan Arms Deal Under Trump’s New Term The United States has approved a potential $330 million sale of aircraft parts and logistical support to Taiwan, marking the first such deal since Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year. Announced at a moment of heightened instability, the decision has ignited…
Shockwaves in Patna: A Family Blame Game Goes Public A stunning political and personal implosion has rocked Bihar’s most powerful political dynasty. In the aftermath of the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) humiliating defeat in the state assembly elections, the Yadav family—long the backbone of the party—has spiraled into a bitter and highly public meltdown. The crisis…
A Nation Braces: Verdict Day Amid Explosions and Fear Bangladesh stands on the brink today as Sheikh Hasina—the country’s longest-serving Prime Minister and once its most dominant political force—faces a historic and explosive verdict in Dhaka on charges of “crimes against humanity.” The hours leading up to the announcement have unfolded under a cloud of violence: waves of…
