India’s BRICS presidency: Beyond trade and investment narrativesIndia's upcoming BRICS presidency in 2026 presents a key chance to foster global stability. Discussions highlight the need for practical co...
21 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Organisational decay, mid-level leadership drift: Inside TMC's Bengal collapseThe Trinamool Congress faced a significant electoral defeat in West Bengal. This outcome points to a deep organizational weakening. The par...
05 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...
03 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit: With cartel cracked, oil spills over geopoliticsIn a dramatic turn of events, the United Arab Emirates has officially exited OPEC, signaling a significant transformation within the global...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Gujarat local body elections 2026: In Godhra, 100% Muslim-majority ward elects Hindu independent candidateGujarat elections 2026: A notable result from the Gujarat local body elections 2026 has emerged from Godhra, where an independent Hindu can...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Kerala Assmebly Elections 2026: Can Vijayan defy anti-incumbency and make the 'Pinarayi model' stick?Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections present a critical test for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the ruling LDF. Voters will decide if the ...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Trump's Believability Index is Critically LowPresident Donald Trump's approach to negotiations is under scrutiny. His focus on talk over substance is weakening American credibility on ...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia MeloniTurnout over the two-day ballot, which began Sunday, was considerably higher than expected at almost 59% following a polarizing campaign. I...
24 Mar, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Navy appointed first woman commanding officer in naval ship: Navy chiefThe Navy has "remained a 'Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future Proof' force enabled by what we call our 'ships first' outlook where...
01 Dec, 2023, 10.21 PM IST
Shekhar Kapur experiments with AI: Director asks ChatGPT to write 'Masoom 2' script, gets amazed by its 'intuitive' responseRenowned Bollywood director Shekhar Kapur has collaborated with AI chatbot ChatGPT to script the sequel of his 1983 hit film, 'Masoom.' Des...
01 Sep, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
"We keep a close watch...": Navy Chief on Chinese ships in Indian Ocean Region"There are a lot of Chinese ships which operate in the Indian Ocean Region. We have about 4-6 PLA Navy ships, then some research vessels wh...
03 Dec, 2022, 02.24 PM IST
Indian Navy must remain combat ready and credible force: Navy chiefThe Indian Navy must remain a "combat-ready, credible, cohesive and future-proof force" to navigate the turbulent security scenario, Navy c...
03 Nov, 2022, 10.14 PM IST
RDay parade: Navy's tableau to depict 1946 uprising; woman officer to lead marching contingentThe Indian Navy's tableau will depict the 1946 naval uprising, which contributed in the country's independence movement, and its marching c...
22 Jan, 2022, 02.29 PM IST
AIADMK will have to emulate foundersPanneerselvam has thus far been the face of the dominant Thevar community spread across the southern belt of the state.
08 Dec, 2016, 02.04 AM IST