A Controversial Turn at the Border The recent deportation of Professor Francesca Orsini, a London-based scholar of Hindi and Urdu literature, has ignited a storm across academic and political circles in India and internationally. Orsini, a Professor Emerita at SOAS, University of London, was denied entry at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on October 20, 2025,…
A Crime That Stunned Paris and the World Paris, the city that prides itself on safeguarding centuries of art and heritage, is reeling from an audacious daylight robbery that has left cultural historians and citizens aghast. In what authorities are calling the most daring museum theft in decades, a trio of masked thieves stormed the Louvre Museum…
Washington Tightens the Economic Noose As the war in Ukraine drags into yet another tense chapter, Washington has sharpened its economic arsenal. In a sweeping move designed to hit Moscow where it hurts most, the United States has imposed comprehensive sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil—Russia’s two largest oil giants. The decision, unveiled late Wednesday by the Treasury…
Calm Tested, Confidence Restored The Indian share market has been nothing short of a roller coaster in recent months—swinging between optimism and anxiety, testing even the most seasoned investors’ patience. Uncertain global cues, shifting interest rate expectations, and geopolitical frictions have kept traders on edge. But Thursday brought a welcome change of tone. Renewed confidence swept through…
Bigger Threat Looms as Jaish Expands Recruitment to Women In a disturbing new development, Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched a dedicated online training program for women, marking a significant evolution in its recruitment and radicalisation strategy. The extremist group blacklisted by the United Nations, led by Masood Azhar, is reportedly establishing a female wing…
BCCI Moves ICC Over Asia Cup Trophy Standoff The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially escalated the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 trophy handover dispute to the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking the latest twist in a controversy that has fused sport with diplomacy. The issue, which began after India’s victory in the…
A Festival Night Turned Tragic Berhampur, Odisha — The city was rocked on October 6, 2025, when senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda was shot dead near his Baikuntha Nagar residence during the Kumar Purnima festival. According to SP Saravana Vivek M., Panda was returning home around 10 p.m. when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire…
A Night of Destruction: Ukraine Plunged into Darkness Ukraine awoke on October 22, 2025, to another grim chapter of the war — a barrage of Russian missiles and drones that turned the night sky into a storm of fire and chaos. The overnight assault, among the fiercest in recent weeks, killed at least six civilians,…
Setting Sail for Growth: Paradip Port’s Big Leap In a defining stride for India’s maritime future, Paradip Port in Odisha is preparing to seal investment agreements worth an estimated ₹1.5 lakh crore during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. Officials confirmed that these pacts will span across critical…
A Major Win in India’s Global Crackdown on Economic Fugitives The dramatic legal saga surrounding Mehul Choksi — once a glittering name in India’s luxury jewellery industry — has taken a decisive turn in Europe. The Antwerp Court of Appeal in Belgium has dismissed Choksi’s objections to his extradition to India, marking what could become a…
