European Stocks Dip Amid Earnings Scrutiny and Fed Anticipation: Novartis Tumbles 4% as Utilities Shine
October 28, 2025
European markets flipped to the red on October 28, 2025, as investors parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and braced for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s pivotal interest rate decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index slipped 0.2% by mid-afternoon in London (1:30 p.m. local time, or 9:30 a.m. ET), with most sectors and major bourses
Tejashwi Yadav’s Fiery Bihar Poll Interview: ‘Jobs, Jobs, and Jobs’ – Dismisses Prashant Kishor as ‘Media Creation,’ Defends Doles as Dignity
October 27, 2025
As Bihar’s Assembly elections heat up in late 2025, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav is doubling down on employment as the ultimate game-changer. In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express on October 27, 2025, Yadav brushes off rivals’ jabs at his ambitious “one government job per family” pledge, calling it
Bihar Elections 2025: Patna’s Pulse – Voices for Change, But Nitish Kumar Holds the Reins
October 26, 2025
As Bihar gears up for its high-stakes Assembly elections in late 2025, Patna emerges as a microcosm of the state’s evolving narrative. Amid countdown buzz, residents reflect on a transformed Bihar—far from its turbulent past—yet haunted by unfinished dreams. From glitzy malls to riverside promenades, the capital gleams as an “island of development,” but persistent
India’s Private Sector Growth Hits Five-Month Low in October 2025: PMI Reveals Slowdown Amid US Tariff Threats
October 25, 2025
In a concerning signal for one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India’s private sector activity cooled to its weakest pace in five months during October 2025. The HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dipped to 59.9 from 61.0 in September—falling short of economists’ expectations of 61.2. While still firmly
In Bihar, A Few Families Dominate — Over 42% of Rashtriya Janata Dal’s MLA-Candidates Are Dynasts
October 23, 2025
In Bihar’s political narrative, one of the more striking patterns is how deeply family lineage continues to shape electoral fortunes. As the state gears up for its next phase of governance, the numbers tell a revealing story: in the outgoing 243-member assembly, about 70 legislators—nearly 29%—carry a legacy tag, meaning they are from political families.
China’s Manufacturing Powerhouse: The Hidden Ace in the U.S.-China Trade War Showdown
October 22, 2025
In the escalating U.S.-China trade war, President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs are back in full force, threatening to upend global supply chains. But as tensions mount, China is flexing a muscle that’s hard to ignore: its unmatched manufacturing prowess. According to a recent New York Times report from October 20, 2025, Beijing’s booming factories are