A Terror Attack That Rekindled Tensions On April 22, 2025, the tranquil tourist destination of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, was shattered by one of the deadliest terror attacks since 2008. Four heavily armed militants stormed the valley, targeting and executing Hindu men after confirming their religion. The chilling attack claimed 26 lives, triggering…
A Scandal Beyond Imagination In a case that has shaken the spiritual and social fabric of Thailand, a woman known as “Ms Golf” has allegedly blackmailed at least nine Buddhist monks, extorting over ₹100 crore (385 million baht) over the past three years. Behind the serene walls of temples, where monks are traditionally seen as paragons of…
Daylight Shooting in Hospital Shocks Bihar In a chilling display of lawlessness, five armed assailants entered Paras Hospital in Patna in broad daylight on Wednesday and gunned down a notorious gangster, Chandan Mishra, who was undergoing treatment while on parole. The brazen attack was caught on CCTV, showing the men pulling out weapons, storming the room, and…
What Is Trump’s Secondary Sanctions Threat—and Why Now? US President Donald Trump’s latest move to pressure Russia has raised alarms globally. On Tuesday, Trump announced a new wave of economic actions that include a 100% tariff on Russian exports, notably oil, and secondary sanctions on countries that continue to import Russian goods. These measures are intended…
What Is ‘Non-Veg’ Milk and Why Is It Controversial? In India, milk is more than just nutrition—it is deeply intertwined with religion, culture, and daily life. So, when American dairy products enter the conversation in India-US trade talks, the cultural significance of milk becomes central to negotiations. The issue currently holding up the proposed bilateral…
An Outpouring of Grief for the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ Tributes poured in from across the nation on Tuesday following the death of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away at the age of 114 in a hit-and-run accident in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. Leaders, athletes, and admirers across the world mourned the loss of a man who redefined the…
A Young Life Lost and a State in Turmoil The state of Odisha has been rocked by grief and outrage following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. On July 12, Soumyashree set herself ablaze, reportedly after months of alleged sexual and mental harassment by a college professor. She…
A Crossroads in Global Diplomacy As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year with no clear end in sight, NATO has escalated its rhetoric and pressure tactics, turning its focus toward key global players who continue trading with Russia. India, China, and Brazil now find themselves at the center of a diplomatic storm,…
A Long-Awaited Debut in the World’s Third-Largest Auto Market In a landmark move for India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Tesla officially launched in India on Tuesday, unveiling its Model Y SUV at a starting price of ₹60 lakh (approximately $70,000). The debut was marked by the opening of Tesla’s first Indian showroom at Maker Maxity Mall in…
A Growing Japanese Bet on India’s Banking Revival Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly considering a fresh $1.1 billion investment in India’s Yes Bank, marking a significant escalation in its commitment to one of India’s most closely watched banking turnaround stories. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the proposed investment would be in addition to the $1.6…
