When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on American soil for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the world watched with bated breath. The summit, staged at a U.S. air base in Alaska, was billed as a possible turning point in Europe’s bloodiest conflict since the Second World War. The symbolism was rich:…
On August 15, 2025, the skies above Delhi’s Red Fort filled once again with saffron, white, and green as the nation marked its 79th Independence Day. From the ramparts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country for the twelfth consecutive year—a ritual that has become both a review of India’s journey and a projection of…
High-Profile Couple in Legal Spotlight Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and businessman Raj Kundra are once again under public scrutiny — this time over allegations of a ₹60.48 crore financial fraud. Businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services Limited, has accused the couple of misappropriating funds intended for business expansion. The case, now with Mumbai…
The Vision Behind the Estate For Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta, home is more than just a living space — it is a blend of privacy, security, and a personal statement of legacy. Since moving to Palo Alto’s Crescent Park in 2011, Zuckerberg has envisioned creating a self-contained family haven for his wife, Priscilla…
What are MLALAD and CM-SA? The MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) scheme is a government initiative that empowers Members of the Legislative Assembly to recommend small-scale infrastructure projects in their constituencies. These projects typically address grassroots needs such as rural roads, community halls, drainage systems, and drinking water facilities — developments that often bypass large…
A Deadline That Shook the PC World When Microsoft announced it would end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, the news triggered widespread concern — and, in some cases, outright anger. For millions still relying on the decade-old operating system, the company’s decision felt like an ultimatum: either upgrade to Windows 11,…
A Dangerous Statement on Foreign Soil In a startling episode blending military rhetoric with high-stakes geopolitics, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, allegedly issued a direct threat against one of India’s most prominent business leaders, Mukesh Ambani. The incident reportedly occurred during a black-tie gathering in the United States, where Munir suggested that Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar…
Sharp Hike Sparks Outcry In July, ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private lender, revised the minimum average monthly balance (MAB) for select savings account categories in metro and urban branches from ₹10,000 to an unprecedented ₹50,000. The change, set to take effect on September 1, represented a fivefold jump and triggered strong reactions from customers and political voices alike. Critics argued…
A Pivotal Step for Connectivity Odisha is gearing up for a transformative phase in its infrastructure journey, with the state government approving the construction of 32 new bridges under the Setu Bandhan Yojana for the financial year 2025–26. These projects, spread across ten strategically chosen districts, are designed to dismantle long-standing connectivity barriers, particularly in regions with geographical and logistical challenges….
A Date That Holds More Than History For most of the world, 14 August is just a mark on the calendar. But for India, it is an indelible scar — the eve of Independence that also carried the unbearable weight of Partition. The jubilant dawn of freedom on 15 August 1947 was preceded by a…
