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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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

The Trade War Reignites with a Vengeance On October 10, 2025, US President Donald Trump lit the fuse on a fresh escalation in the US-China trade conflict, announcing a staggering 100% tariff on all Chinese imports starting November 1—or sooner if Beijing escalates further. In a Truth Social post, Trump tied the move to China’s … Read more

From Hiding to History: A Symbol of Unyielding Hope In a world weary of authoritarian shadows, Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win on October 10, 2025, cuts through like a beacon. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a … Read more

A Judicial Curveball in Tamil Nadu’s Political Storm The Supreme Court threw a wrench into Tamil Nadu’s investigation machinery on October 10, 2025, questioning the Madras High Court’s abrupt order for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the deadly stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Karur rally on September 27. With 41 lives lost in the … Read more

India’s Economic Engine Roars On India’s growth story just got a resounding thumbs-up from the World Bank, which on October 7, 2025, upgraded its FY26 GDP projection to 6.5% from 6.3%, crediting resilient domestic demand and timely GST reforms. Yet, the optimism is tempered: FY27’s outlook dips to 6.3%, as US tariffs threaten to clip … Read more

The Uneven Canvas of Prosperity India’s economy is a powerhouse, boasting 1,687 individuals with wealth over Rs 1,000 crore and 358 billionaires as per the 2025 Hurun India Rich List. Their combined fortunes rival half the nation’s GDP—a testament to entrepreneurial grit. Yet, peel back the layers, and a stark reality emerges: this wealth isn’t … Read more