A New Proposal Amid a Growing Global Debate As governments worldwide grapple with the social impact of social media on minors, India has entered the debate with a bold legislative proposal. In late January 2026, a private member’s bill seeking to bar teenagers from social media platforms added momentum to an already intensifying global conversation…
Demonstrations Spread from Minnesota to the Nation Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Minnesota and cities across the United States in late January, braving extreme winter conditions to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What began as localized outrage quickly evolved into a coordinated national movement, as demonstrators condemned the Trump administration’s intensified immigration…
Sharad Pawar’s Cautious Comment Sets the Tone Veteran leader Sharad Pawar’s brief but pointed remark on Sunetra Pawar’s elevation as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister has captured the uncertainty gripping state politics. By publicly stating that he was unaware of her swearing-in plans and that the decision lay solely with her party, Pawar signaled both distance and…
A Fresh Disclosure, an Old Scandal The US Justice Department’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related records has reignited one of the most controversial criminal sagas in modern American history. Unsealed on January 30, 2026, the document dump runs into millions of pages and names globally recognized figures, instantly reviving public scrutiny. While the release fulfills a legal…
Relations between Washington and Tehran have entered a perilous phase, marked by accelerated military preparations, sharpened rhetoric, and shrinking diplomatic space. As memories of past confrontations linger, both sides are signaling readiness rather than restraint. The late-January 2026 surge in threats, deployments, and arms transfers suggests that deterrence—not dialogue—is currently shaping the strategic mindset on both ends…
Pakistan Worries About Losing Market Advantage After India–EU Deal Pakistan’s export sector is on alert following the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, with industry leaders warning that Islamabad could lose a long-held competitive advantage in the European market. Pakistani textile exporters, in particular, fear that India’s newly secured tariff-free access to EU…
Legal Heavyweight Hired as SEC Action Against Adani Advances Indian business magnate Gautam Adani has retained prominent Wall Street attorney Robert Giuffra Jr., signaling that the legal confrontation with U.S. regulators is entering a more decisive phase. Court filings in the United States indicate that Giuffra, known for representing major corporations and high-profile political figures, will…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on January 29, 2026, at Bhubaneswar’s Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss leveraging international finance and expertise to accelerate Odisha’s ambitious development roadmap. The discussions focused on aligning global investment, technical assistance, and policy advisory with the state’s Vision 2036 and 2047 goals, emphasizing…
Global Study Flags Rising Heat Threat with Severe Implications for India A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has warned that the number of people exposed to dangerous levels of heat could nearly double by mid-century if current fossil fuel consumption trends continue. The research indicates that India, along with several other…
