India’s commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand in the T20 series is a testament to the team’s growing depth and fearless approach in the shortest format.
Diplomatic balance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conversation with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez represents a nuanced exercise in diplomatic balancing at a time of heightened global tension.
Trade Shift
The recent call by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga for India to “think less” about tariffs and focus more on trade opportunities strikes at the heart of a critical economic debate — one that has practical implications far beyond headline economics.
Huge loss
The sudden demise of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash has sent shockwaves across Maharashtra and the nation.
Defining moment
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in global commerce, ending nearly 20 years of protracted negotiations and signalling renewed faith in multilateral economic engagement.
Alarm bells
As India accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors, from finance to healthcare and government services, a crucial question emerges: is our governance framework keeping pace with technology?
Pressure, players & politics
Cricket has long been more than a sport in the Indian sub‑continent — it is a cultural passion, a unifying force and, at its best, a platform for mutual respect among nations.
Tough questions
The Delhi High Court’s directive to IndiGo to file a detailed affidavit on refunds and compensation goes beyond one airline or one episode of disruption.
Optics & opportunity
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the unveiling of Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at advancing peace — with an initial focus on Gaza — became as much about international optics as it did about diplomacy.
Greenland & Geopolitics
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that no country other than the United States is in a position to secure Greenland underscores the heightened strategic focus on the Arctic.
