Trade policy has often been used as an instrument of strategic pressure, but when it collides with global energy markets, the consequences rarely remain confined to the intended targets.
China’s latest economic numbers expose a contradiction that has been building for years.
Finance did not wait for the national framework; it wrote the first draft of it.
There was a time when a voter list was a dull document. It sat in the Block Development Office, it was consulted once in five years, and nobody imagined that a clerical entry in it could decide whether a man boards a flight, joins the Army, or feeds his family.
The Gurdaspur MP accused the state leadership of sidelining grassroots workers and senior leaders, saying internal divisions are weakening the Congress ahead of key electoral battles.
The maiden mission carried multiple commercial and symbolic payloads, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten "Vande Mataram" postcard, before completing payload deployment into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit.
The investigation began during Operation Hardball, a joint anti-gang crackdown by the FBI and Canadian authorities, which uncovered alleged links between a serving Punjab Police officer and overseas gang networks.
Police sources said only a handful of senior officers knew the full operational strategy, which involved plainclothes personnel, CRPF, RAF and traffic police. The move drew objections from Wangchuk's supporters, while police cited medical advice and High Court directions.
Amit Shah reviewed the state's law and order situation, including incidents of political and communal violence.
To support the massive influx of pilgrims, the state government has put in place elaborate arrangements along the entire pilgrimage route.
Shah said that the model would empower drivers economically by allowing them to retain the earnings generated through the platform.
The dairy complex, coming up at Sankrail Food Park in Howrah, will have the capacity to process around 30 lakh litres of milk every day.
West Bengal’s new BJP government has started its innings with promise, generating huge expectations.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
The Embassy has urged Indian citizens to defer travel to Iran, avoid military-sensitive areas if they remain in the country, and register with the mission as security conditions worsen amid renewed US-Iran military exchanges.
The latest US military operation targeted Iranian military infrastructure linked to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington signalled its campaign would continue despite growing regional tensions.
Araghchi, who is reportedly facing criticism from Iranian hardliners, however, added that Iran is not Venezuela, "where you take one person and everyone else gets scared and backs down".
A dormitory burns. A supermarket burns. An apartment block burns. This is what drones and ballistic missiles do to a capital city. Kyiv counted its damage again this morning.
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) officially informed the stock exchanges here on Friday that it has invested Rs 484.5 crore in Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd (ABSLI) through a rights issue of equity shares.
The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, supported by robust buying in auto, information technology (IT), and banking stocks.
Indian stock markets on Thursday failed to hold on to their early gains and ended flat in a volatile session, weighed down by weak global cues and profit booking.
India heavily depends on imports of pulses and oilseeds, making higher domestic productivity a necessity.
A rare celebration unfolded on the sets of 'Om' as four National Award winners came together after their latest achievements. The moment also offered fresh updates on the film.
She arrived quietly among thousands of young faces already crowding Jantar Mantar. Days earlier, she had asked a fasting scientist to guard his health. On Sunday, she stood beside him in spirit.
The stars came for the show. The fans came for the game. Cruise found out the hard way which one mattered. Spain settled the rest on the field.
Somehow of late, Bollywood had given up on romances that once instilled greater confidence among dating couples. So, the latest film from the stable, Do Deewane Seher Mein, came as surprise to me in a country that had for some years now relished murders and kidnappings and mysteries – some styled on Agatha Christie novels.
Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time dismissal left Argentina facing extra time with 10 men, while Lionel Scaloni said he would reflect on his future after the defeat.
Spain midfielder Rodri wins the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Ball after starring in La Roja's title-winning campaign. Pau Cubarsi and Unai Simon also earn awards.
Kylian Mbappe wins the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the first player to claim the tournament's top scorer award twice.
PV Sindhu opened up after ending her 19-month title drought by winning the Japan Open 2026. The two-time Olympic medallist said she ignored doubts over her form and never stopped believing in herself after becoming the first Indian to win the title.
The opening pages of Thapar’s memoir are filled with evocative depictions of her garden. From recalling her childhood memories of colonial-style cantonment gardens to her later preference for Zen gardens.
Attention all hagglers of Gariahat. Yes, those of you who pride themselves on negotiating prices down till the vendor has slashed them by more than half.
The son of two doctors, Aryan Gupta stayed focused through the cancelled exam and nationwide re-test before securing the highest rank in NEET-UG 2026. He says the real journey begins with becoming a good doctor.
Jaydeep Saranagi is an academic and a creative writer based in Kolkata. Notes on the Rock of Job Charnock is his latest collection of poetry.
The exiled Bangladeshi writer accused sections of the Left of hypocrisy and appeasement politics, while maintaining that her return to Kolkata has been organised by a secular organisation and not any political party.
Trade policy has often been used as an instrument of strategic pressure, but when it collides with global energy markets, the consequences rarely remain confined to the intended targets.
China’s latest economic numbers expose a contradiction that has been building for years.
The Embassy has urged Indian citizens to defer travel to Iran, avoid military-sensitive areas if they remain in the country, and register with the mission as security conditions worsen amid renewed US-Iran military exchanges.
Kylian Mbappe wins the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the first player to claim the tournament's top scorer award twice.
The latest US military operation targeted Iranian military infrastructure linked to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington signalled its campaign would continue despite growing regional tensions.
Spain midfielder Rodri wins the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Ball after starring in La Roja's title-winning campaign. Pau Cubarsi and Unai Simon also earn awards.
They tore up the old draft and started fresh. Hathaway says the team finally feels good about it. No release date yet, but the direction has changed.
Security has been stepped up around Parliament as CJP supporters assemble at Jantar Mantar for the proposed 9 am procession.
Finance did not wait for the national framework; it wrote the first draft of it.
