The Tariff War Rolls On Donald Trump has once again turned up the heat in his long-running trade battle. The U.S. president has announced a fresh round of tariffs, this time targeting one of the most sensitive sectors—pharmaceuticals. Starting October 1, branded and patented drugs imported into the United States will face a staggering 100% tariff, unless the…
A Nation in Flux After Hasina’s Exit Bangladesh has entered a volatile phase following the abrupt ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The interim administration, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is tightening its grip on the political space as the country inches toward elections next year. In the backdrop of mounting unrest, authorities are cracking…
A Region on Edge Ladakh, often celebrated for its serenity and stark beauty, is today grappling with turbulence both political and social. For months, the Union Territory has witnessed protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, as locals fear marginalisation of their land, culture, and resources. Against this backdrop of mounting anger, a fresh controversy has…
A Timely Move for India’s IT Industry At a time when global tech consulting faces uncertainty from U.S. visa policy changes and tightening outsourcing rules, India’s IT sector is reorienting its growth strategy closer to home. Accenture, one of the world’s largest consulting and technology services companies, is preparing to establish a new campus in Andhra…
India’s Lone Active Volcano Stirs Again India’s only active volcano, situated on the isolated Barren Island in the Andaman Sea, erupted on September 20 following a moderate earthquake that struck the region just two days earlier. Though the event caused no reported destruction or casualties, it serves as a reminder of the volatile geological environment…
A Storm of Unprecedented Scale Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful tropical cyclone to strike this year, is tearing across East Asia, leaving a trail of destruction from Taiwan to Hong Kong and now bearing down on southern China. What began as a Category 5 super typhoon over the Western Pacific has weakened to Category 3 but…
Meloni Backs India as Key Player in Global Peace Efforts India at a Diplomatic Crossroads At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a pointed observation: India can—and should—play a decisive role in resolving wars. Her remarks, delivered on the sidelines of a forum dominated by the crises in Ukraine…
A Familiar Voice in a Familiar Arena In his much-anticipated return to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a blistering 56-minute address that echoed the combative style of his first term. With world leaders gathered in New York, Trump unleashed criticism against the UN itself, Western allies, and adversaries alike. His rhetoric targeted…
A City Mourns Its Beloved Star Assam came to a standstill as lakhs of grieving admirers gathered to bid an emotional goodbye to Zubeen Garg, the legendary singer who passed away on September 19 in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. His cremation, held on September 23 in Kamarkuchi village near Guwahati, was conducted with full state…
A Journey Against All Odds In a story that seems straight out of a survival thriller, a 13-year-old Afghan boy miraculously survived a perilous journey from Kabul to Delhi by hiding in the landing gear compartment of a commercial aircraft. Discovered wandering at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the teen’s tale has stunned authorities and experts…
