As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches into its third year, Ukraine has shifted its focus towards India, hoping the nation can play a crucial role in mediating peace. Despite multiple previous attempts at peace negotiations, none have yielded lasting results. Now, with India maintaining open channels of communication with both Russia and Ukraine,…
Putin warns West over nuclear powers supporting strikes · Russia is changing its nuclear doctrine, Putin says · Says conventional attack could lead to nuclear response · Ukraine says Russia has only nuclear blackmail left President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Wednesday, announcing that Russia’s nuclear doctrine has been expanded to address new…
A disturbing act of vandalism targeted the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Hindu Temple in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, marking the second such incident within just 10 days. Hate-filled graffiti, including the message “Hindus go back!”, was found scrawled across the temple’s walls, sparking outrage and concern among the local Hindu community. This incident…
A Historic Milestone for Sri Lanka Sri Lanka recently appointed its 16th prime minister, Harini Amarasuriya, an academic-turned-politician with significant ties to India. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the island nation, as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since 2000 and only the third in Sri Lankan history. Amarasuriya’s rise…
Elon Musk Leads as World’s Richest; Zuckerberg and Bezos Follow Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, has reached a significant milestone, becoming one of the few individuals in the world with a net worth of $200 billion. This achievement places him in the company of two other tech giants: Tesla CEO Elon…
In the wake of the recent political transition in Bangladesh, India has initiated its first high-level bilateral engagement with the new regime. This critical meeting took place in New York, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking a significant moment in India-Bangladesh relations since the ouster of…
Growing Concerns from Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, but not over the usual geopolitical or security concerns. This time, the issue at hand is the alarming rise in the number of beggars entering the Kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage. Saudi authorities have expressed their frustration to Islamabad,…
As Anura Kumara Dissanayake ascends to the presidency of Sri Lanka, India faces a critical juncture in its diplomatic and strategic relations with its southern neighbor. Dissanayake’s leadership comes at a time of severe economic turmoil and deep societal unrest in Sri Lanka, with implications that stretch beyond its borders. His Marxist ideology, coupled with…
Ranjeeta Priyadarshini, a social activist from Odisha, recently made headlines by advocating for paid menstrual leave during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ‘Summit of the Future’ event in New York. As a tireless champion of women’s rights, she has gained international recognition for her campaign to secure 1-2 days of paid menstrual leave…
A Sudden Surge in Violence On September 23, Lebanon experienced its bloodiest day since the 2006 Lebanon-Israel war. Israel’s airstrikes killed nearly 500 people, including women and children, marking the deadliest escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in almost two decades. The operation, dubbed “Northern Arrows,” specifically targeted Hezbollah strongholds in southern and eastern Lebanon, as…
