A Dramatic Turn in a Global Edtech Saga A US bankruptcy court has dealt a decisive blow to Byju’s founder, Byju Raveendran, ordering him to personally pay more than $1 billion after finding that he obstructed the discovery process in a case involving missing funds from Byju’s Alpha. The ruling marks one of the most significant…
A Strategic Defence Milestone The United States has approved a $93 million arms sale to India, marking a significant development in bilateral defence cooperation. The package includes the Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles, signaling a strengthening of military ties amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia. The deal underscores…
A Crisis Across States India is facing a harrowing surge in student suicides linked to bullying and mental harassment, with recent tragedies in Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh highlighting the severity of the problem. At least four young lives have been lost in deeply distressing circumstances, revealing a chilling pattern of persistent bullying that often goes…
G20 in Johannesburg Amid Diplomatic Tensions South Africa is preparing to host the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, a high-profile gathering of the world’s largest economies representing 85% of global GDP and two-thirds of the world population. However, the event has been overshadowed by the United States’ decision to boycott, citing allegations regarding the treatment of the…
A Discovery Laden with Tactical and Emotional Weight Israel’s uncovering of a sprawling Hamas tunnel network in southern Gaza has brought renewed focus to the subterranean dimension of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Stretching more than seven kilometers and descending nearly 25 meters underground, the tunnel housed 80 rooms and—most poignantly—the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an…
The proposed US sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia—spotlighted during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ceremonial White House visit—has triggered global controversy. The package signals a dramatic policy shift, with Donald Trump championing future F-35 deliveries alongside Riyadh’s pledge of nearly $1 trillion in US investments. The announcement has ignited debates around Israel’s security…
Farmers Shift Toward Wheat Ahead of Rabi Season India’s wheat farmers are expected to expand acreage by nearly 5% in the upcoming Rabi season—reaching an all-time high—driven by strong market returns and unexpected October rains that boosted soil moisture. This shift marks a decisive move away from rainfed crops and toward a more profitable, moisture-supported…
Reliance Buys 1 million Barrels Amid Kuwait’s Supply Shock India’s Reliance Industries has purchased 1 million barrels of heavy crude oil from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) after Kuwait unexpectedly released crude for tender. The offer came in response to an operational crisis at Kuwait’s Al-Zour refinery, where an October fire triggered widespread shutdowns and left…
Tech Slump and Crypto Crash Trigger Market Pullback On Monday, November 17, 2025, U.S. stock markets slid sharply as major technology firms—led by Nvidia—and the cryptocurrency sector experienced steep declines. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, extending its retreat from last month’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 557 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq composite…
New Tensions Unleashed: First US–Taiwan Arms Deal Under Trump’s New Term The United States has approved a potential $330 million sale of aircraft parts and logistical support to Taiwan, marking the first such deal since Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year. Announced at a moment of heightened instability, the decision has ignited…
