Rare Snowfall in Saudi Arabia Signals Rising Climate Volatility, Raises Alarm for India
Unusual snowfall across desert regions of Saudi Arabia this winter has drawn global attention—not for its visual spectacle alone, but for what scientists and climate experts say it represents: a rapidly destabilising global climate system. Northern regions such as Tabuk witnessed plunging temperatures, snow-covered hills, and emergency weather alerts—phenomena rarely associated with the Arabian desert. […]
Bangladesh Signals Reset With India, Approves Import of 50,000 Tonnes of Rice
In a move aimed at easing recent diplomatic frictions, Bangladesh’s interim government has signalled a renewed effort to stabilise ties with India, underlining that economic priorities will take precedence over political differences. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus has initiated steps to improve engagement with New Delhi. Speaking after […]
Sreenivasan’s Age Debate Explained: Records Confirm Malayalam Legend Was 75
The demise of veteran Malayalam filmmaker and actor Sreenivasan triggered not just an outpouring of tributes, but also an unexpected public debate over his real age. While Sreenivasan passed away at the age of 75, conflicting reports about his date of birth led to widespread confusion across media platforms and social media. Soon after his […]
Virat Kohli Returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy, One Run Away from 16,000 List A Runs
Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli is set to return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025–26 season, marking his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50-over competition after nearly 15 years. The tournament will serve as key preparation for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Kohli has been named in Delhi’s squad and is […]
Trump Praises Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Revives Op Sindoor Jet Claims
Former US President Donald Trump has reignited debate in South Asia with fresh remarks praising Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir and repeating a controversial military claim linked to India–Pakistan tensions. Speaking at a recent public interaction, Trump described Field Marshal Asim Munir as “highly respected” and reiterated his earlier assertion that eight fighter jets were […]
Return to India First, Then Seek Relief: Bombay HC Tells Vijay Mallya
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday made it clear to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya that it will not hear his challenge against being declared a fugitive economic offender unless he first returns to India and submits himself to the court’s jurisdiction. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad questioned Mallya’s […]
TVK Workers Stop Vijay’s Car in Chennai Amid Protest Over District Post Allocation
Actor-turned-politician Vijay faced an unexpected protest on Tuesday when members of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), briefly stopped his car in Chennai to express dissatisfaction over the allocation of district-level organisational posts. According to sources, the protest was led by disgruntled party workers who claimed they were unhappy with how district responsibilities were distributed […]
India–Bangladesh Relations Tense as Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy After Visa Freeze
Relations between India and Bangladesh have come under fresh strain after Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over alleged security concerns surrounding Bangladeshi diplomatic missions in India. The move comes days after India suspended visa and consular services for Bangladeshi nationals, citing safety and operational issues. The diplomatic flare-up follows widespread protests in parts […]
Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs as Rate-Cut Bets and Global Risks Drive Demand
Gold and silver prices surged to record levels on Tuesday as investors increasingly shifted funds into precious metals amid persistent global uncertainty, inflation concerns, and expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States. In early trade, spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,467.66 per ounce, after touching an all-time high of $4,469.52 earlier in the […]
MK Stalin Sharpens DMK’s Gen Z Outreach as Vijay’s TVK Attracts Young Voters
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has stepped up the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s outreach to young voters amid growing indications that a section of Gen Z and first-time voters are gravitating towards actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Recognising the shifting political preferences among under-30 voters, the DMK has begun recalibrating […]