Economy
With global oil supplies under threat and the Strait of Hormuz effectively a battleground, the Indian Navy has deployed over six warships to escort its fuel tankers to safety. Following direct talks between PM Modi and the Iranian leadership, Indian ships are among the few granted passage, providing a vital boost to India’s domestic energy security as fuel prices surge worldwide.
Often referred to as the greatest Englishman, Winston Silencer Churchill, the war time prime minister of Great Britain is as much part of the English lore as a cricket test match in Lords, Wimbledon tennis tournament and fish and chips. Small wonder, his belligerent visage often stare at users from currency notes; it will soon be a thing of the past as pound notes will replace his pugnacious visage with that of a badger.
The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian vessels attempting to mine the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing regional war. As President Trump threatens a military response “never seen before,” Iran has doubled down on its vow to block all oil exports through the vital waterway, pushing the global economy toward a potential energy shock.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned global trading partners of “much higher” tariffs if they attempt to exploit a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down his emergency trade measures. Despite the judicial defeat, the administration is leveraging the Trade Act of 1974 to maintain a 15% global duty, signaling a defiant continuation of the “America First” economic strategy.
India launched Prahaar, its groundbreaking national counter-terrorism strategy, to deliver a knockout punch to threats like cross-border attacks, drones, and cyber radicalization. Built on seven pillars—from intel sharing and swift responses to global partnerships—it empowers cops, NSG commandos, and NIA investigators to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute terror before it strikes critical sites or fuels online hate.Zero tolerance meets modern tech savvy, targeting crypto funding and chemical risks. A unified shield for a safer tomorrow
Russia has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim that India will stop buying Russian oil. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said no such commitment has been made by New Delhi, underlining that energy decisions remain India’s sovereign choice.
Bihar is trapped in a fiscal cycle where debt sustains expenditure but rarely builds assets. Here is a state which behind electoral fervour and populist promises struggling to balance ambition with capacity.
The government debt of West Bengal is expected to outgrow 8 lakh crore by the financial year 2025-26, and it is a considerable increase in the fiscal burden of the state that has already raised eyebrows among economic analysts and political critics.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored the significance of leveraging technology for the common good, while warning against its potential misuse. During her address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, she stressed the necessity of avoiding the weaponization of technology, advocating for its application in ways that benefit the public.
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