Faith Meets Politics in Bihar’s Poll Arena As the Bihar assembly election campaign gathers intensity, leaders across the spectrum are turning cultural symbols into political ammunition. The latest flashpoint is Chhath Puja, the state’s most revered festival dedicated to the Sun God and “Chhathi Maiyya.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress and Rashtriya Janata…
From Startup Dream to Market Titan On October 29, 2025, Nvidia etched its name into history as the first public company ever to cross a $5 trillion market valuation—a feat that underscores its dominance at the crossroads of artificial intelligence, semiconductor innovation, and global digital transformation. Just three months after breaking the $4 trillion barrier,…
Diplomatic Flashpoint Over a UN Human Rights Report A fresh diplomatic confrontation has erupted between New Delhi and the United Nations following a contentious report by UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar, Thomas Andrews. The report suggested that India’s treatment of Myanmar refugees, particularly the Rohingya community, worsened after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror…
A Diplomatic Reset in an Era of Rivalry In a much-anticipated encounter that captivated global attention, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Seoul on Thursday for their first face-to-face dialogue since 2019. The summit unfolded amid mounting geopolitical strains — from a bruising trade war to escalating competition over technology and…
The Hidden Cost of India’s Digital Boom India’s rapid leap into digital finance has brought prosperity—and peril. As online transactions and fintech apps surge, so too have cybercrimes that exploit this growth. A recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation has exposed a staggering ₹28,000-crore fraud network controlled largely by Chinese nationals, revealing a nexus of instant loan apps,…
Odisha’s Emerging Green Growth Story Once seen primarily as a mineral-rich state, Odisha is now scripting a new development narrative—one powered by clean energy, industrial modernization, and strategic coastal partnerships. In this transformation, state-backed initiatives and collaborations with major public enterprises are taking center stage. The latest milestone in this journey comes through NTPC Green Energy…
Sudan’s Descent into Darkness Sudan stands on the edge of a catastrophe reminiscent of its darkest chapter. Since April 2023, the country has been consumed by a ruthless civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—a paramilitary group with origins in the Janjaweed militias that once terrorized Darfur. What began…
Powering a Stronger Partnership India and Nepal have turned up the voltage on their cross-border cooperation with a series of landmark agreements designed to expand power connectivity and boost regional energy security. Signed on October 29, 2025, the deals establish a framework for building two major 400 kV transmission corridors, marking one of the most…
When Diplomacy Turns into Theatre In a dramatic display of words and world politics, US President Donald Trump once again grabbed global headlines—this time with an unusual blend of praise and pressure aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a speech in South Korea, Trump hailed Modi as “the nicest-looking guy… tough as hell… a killer,” even as…
Bihar’s Political Seasoning—Spicy, Scandalous, and Serious As Bihar marches toward its 2025 Assembly elections, the campaign trail has turned into a political theatre where barbs are sharper than promises. In a thunderous rally at Darbhanga, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pulled no punches, launching a fiery tirade against what he dubbed India’s “family-run politics.” His prime targets: Lalu Prasad…
