US Grants Temporary Waiver Allowing India to Buy Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian crude oil that is already stranded at sea, issuing a short-term waiver aimed at stabilizing global energy markets during a period of geopolitical turbulence. The decision comes as international oil supply chains face increasing pressure due to escalating tensions in West Asia and […]
Nepal Votes in Historic Election After Gen Z Protests Shook Political System
Nepal has entered a pivotal moment in its democratic journey as voters across the Himalayan nation headed to polling stations in the first national election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape. The election, closely watched both domestically and internationally, follows months of political turmoil triggered by mass protests driven largely […]
Modi-Carney Reset: India, Canada Seal $2.6 Billion Uranium Deal, Pledge Broader Strategic Partnership
In a significant diplomatic turnaround, India and Canada have announced a $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement alongside a broader framework aimed at restoring and expanding bilateral ties. The breakthrough came during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, where he held extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid efforts to rebuild trust […]
Sonia Gandhi Questions Centre’s Silence on Khamenei Killing, Invokes Iran’s Support on Kashmir
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has sharply criticised the Narendra Modi government for what she described as a troubling silence following the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a strongly worded opinion piece, Gandhi argued that India’s muted response risks undermining its credibility as a principled global actor and ignores the […]
Trump Claims He Averted India-Pakistan ‘Nuclear War,’ Says Sharif Warned 35 Million Could Have Died
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he played a decisive role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during last year’s military escalation, adding a striking new detail: he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that as many as 35 million people could have died had the […]
Trump Warns of Steeper Tariffs After Supreme Court Blow, Signals Tougher Trade Measures Ahead
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric on trade, warning countries against reconsidering recently negotiated agreements with Washington after the US Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariff framework. In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump signaled that nations attempting to “play games” with the ruling could face significantly higher […]
From Knesset Address to Defence Deals: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Signals Strategic Reset in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a significant diplomatic visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, marking his second trip to the country and his first since beginning his third term in office. Nearly nine years after his landmark 2017 visit the first by an Indian prime minister the upcoming trip is […]
Mexico’s Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Raid; Cartel Violence Erupts Across Western States
In one of the most consequential operations against organized crime in recent years, Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The high-risk military raid, carried out in the western state of Jalisco, has triggered a wave of retaliatory violence […]
From Classroom to Climate Labs: How Google’s AI Push Is Reshaping Career Pathways for India’s Students
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or global tech headquarters. In India, it is steadily entering classrooms, university laboratories and grassroots innovation hubs potentially redefining how students learn and what careers they pursue. A sweeping set of collaborations involving Google DeepMind, Google Research and Google.org is accelerating this transition, positioning India as […]
Sam Altman Praises PM Modi’s AI Vision at India AI Impact Summit 2026
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for artificial intelligence, describing it as forward-looking, inclusive and aligned with the broader goal of democratising advanced technology. Altman’s remarks came after his meeting with the Prime Minister on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi an […]