BSNL’s Role in India’s Telecom Sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is India’s state-owned telecommunications company, offering landline, mobile, and internet services across the country. Founded in 2000, BSNL has been a key player in connecting India’s rural and urban populations. However, in recent years, the company has faced challenges such as declining market share…
The Complex History of North-South Relations The relationship between North and South Korea has been fraught with tension and hostility ever since the Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a peace treaty. The two nations have remained technically at war for over 70 years, with occasional diplomatic efforts to ease tensions often…
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has its roots in the broader geopolitical struggles of the Middle East, where Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a Shiite Islamist political and militant group, is a significant actor. Founded in the 1980s with Iranian support, Hezbollah has grown into a powerful political and military force, primarily based in Lebanon. Over the…
Shagun Parihar, a rising star in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently made headlines for her victory in the Kishtwar constituency of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). At just 29 years old, Shagun’s political journey is both inspiring and deeply personal, shaped by family tragedy and a sense of duty to her community. Her father and…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted to keep its key lending rate, the repo rate, unchanged at 6.5%, signaling caution amidst inflation concerns and economic growth needs. This decision, announced after the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) three-day meeting, reflects the central bank’s balanced approach in navigating India’s current macroeconomic landscape. RBI Holds Repo…
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has seen rapid growth in recent years, fueled by government incentives and a growing demand for greener transportation options. As a pioneer in the electric scooter industry, Ola Electric has played a crucial role in this EV revolution, capturing 27% of the market share. However, recent developments indicate that Ola…
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have garnered nationwide attention as they mark the first polls in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. With 90 seats at stake, political parties are scrambling to secure the magic number of 46 needed for a majority. However, an unforeseen factor has added an extra…
Hostage families gather outside PM Netanyahu’s house · Ceremonies to take place at Kibbutz villages and towns · President Herzog presides over memorial at site of music festival · West Bank movement restricted, many checkpoints closed One year after the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel, the country finds itself once again in the grip of war, facing threats…
Meta’s CEO Climbs to New Heights In a notable shift in the global billionaire rankings, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the second-richest person in the world. According to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg’s net worth has soared to $206.2 billion in 2024, surpassing Bezos’…
Spiritual Sentiments and Controversy The Tirupati temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrines, is revered by millions of devotees across the globe. For these pilgrims, the laddu prasad offered at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala holds deep spiritual significance. It’s not just a sweet; it is a symbol of divine blessings. Recently, however,…
