
Why Rising Gold Prices Make Indian Households Richer — and Why Sachin Tendulkar Is Suddenly an Economics Teacher
October 19, 2025
The Golden Rally of 2025 Gold has always occupied a sacred space in Indian homes — as an ornament, a symbol of prosperity, and a hedge against uncertainty. But in 2025, the yellow metal is doing more than just glittering in lockers. It’s quietly making millions of Indian households richer. With international gold prices crossing

India Rejects Trump’s Claims: “No Call Between Modi and Trump” on Russian Oil
October 16, 2025
In a fast-developing diplomatic spat, India has firmly refuted U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would cease buying Russian oil. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that there was no telephonic conversation between the two leaders on the day in question, and reiterated that India’s energy

India’s Energy Play: $15 Billion US Oil Surge to Sidestep Tariff Trap
October 15, 2025
A Strategic Shift in Global Energy Chess In a savvy move to navigate the choppy waters of US trade pressures, India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal announced on October 15, 2025, that the country has ample scope to boost energy imports from the United States by $14-15 billion annually. This comes as New Delhi grapples with

Bihar’s Poll Bonanza: Promises Galore, But Can the State Afford the Bill?
October 14, 2025
The Giveaway Frenzy Bihar’s assembly election 2025 is turning into a battle of the benefactors, with both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan unleashing a torrent of sops that could drain nearly half the state’s Rs 3.17 lakh crore budget. From Rs 10,000 grants to 1.21 crore women under NDA’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana to the opposition’s

Emirates NBD’s Bold Bid: A $1 Billion Play for RBL Bank’s Future
October 13, 2025
The Deal That’s Shaking Indian Banking Advanced discussions are underway between UAE-based Emirates NBD and RBL Bank for a majority stake acquisition exceeding 51%, potentially valuing the deal at Rs 9,071 crore ($1.02 billion) based on October 13, 2025 closing prices. This move, confirmed by industry insiders, marks Emirates NBD’s aggressive push into India’s private

Bihar Polls 2025: NDA’s Seat-Sharing Pact Locked—BJP and JD(U) Claim 101 Each
October 12, 2025
The Alliance Equation Takes Shape The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 just got a clearer outline, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sealing its seat-sharing formula on October 12, 2025. In a balanced split, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) each secure 101 seats in the 243-member house, while Lok Janshakti Party