India and Bangladesh Engage in First Bilateral Talks Post-Government Change in Dhaka

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…

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Hyundai Motor India Gears Up for Record-Breaking $3 Billion IPO in October

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….

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Uncertainty Looms Over JSW’s Rs 40,000 Crore EV Project: Will It Move from Odisha to Maharashtra?

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,…

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India’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Navigating Anura Dissanayake’s Presidency in Sri Lanka

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…

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Odisha Activist Advocates for Paid Menstrual Leave at UN: A Global Push for Women’s Rights

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…

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The Deadliest Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Since 2006: Analyzing the Escalation

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…

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Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies Becomes India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2025 ·       The film competed against 28 Indian movies from different languages ·       11 Hindi films, six Tamil films and four Malayalam films were in the race Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards…

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Sri Lanka Elects Marxist-Leaning Dissanayake Amid Hopes for Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, to guide the nation through its most pressing economic crisis in decades. The election, held after the 2022 financial meltdown, has raised hopes for change, but also significant challenges, as Dissanayake prepares to take office amid an ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

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