Until 2016, Kandalei, a small hamlet just 15 kilometers from the state capital, was a forgotten corner of the world. It was a place where time seemed to stand still, with the tribal families living there deprived of basic amenities like electricity, road connectivity, schooling, and clean drinking water. Despite its proximity to the capital,…
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…
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the Indian arm of South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Co., is poised to launch India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), potentially raising around $3 billion. This landmark move follows the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), marking a significant milestone in India’s financial market….
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,…
The JSW Group, led by Sajjan Jindal, is reportedly considering relocating its Rs 40,000-crore electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing project from Odisha to Maharashtra. According to media reports, the group is now eyeing cities like Aurangabad and Nagpur in Maharashtra as potential locations for this ambitious project. Original Agreement with Odisha Earlier this year,…
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…
