Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 1 February 2025 Union Budget emphasized tax relief, infrastructure, rural livelihoods, innovation, and climate initiatives. Key Highlights Personal Income Tax Relief New regime under ₹12 lakh comes tax free; j...

The Union Cabinet reshuffle of 2025 marks Prime Minister Modi’s most significant ministerial overhaul since his third term began. Executed in late June, six Cabinet ministers were replaced, numerous portfolios reassigned, and junior ministers elev...

China Offers to Mediate Border Dispute Between Thailand and Cambodia via Peaceful Dialogue In a significant diplomatic development, China has offered to mediate the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia through peaceful dialogue. Th...

China Steps In Mediation Offered Amid Thailand Cambodia Border Tensions Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have flared once again, reviving decades old disputes over contested border regions. What began as a localized skirmish in May 2025 has...

Citigroup Predicts MSCI ACWI to Hit 1,150 by Mid 2026 Amid Optimism for Global Growth In a significant expression of confidence in the resilience of global markets, Citigroup has projected that the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) will reach 1,...

Citigroup’s Global Forecast Signals Modest Upside for Investors Amid Market Complexity In its latest global equities outlook, Citigroup has projected that the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) will rise to 1,150 by mid 2026, signaling a 5% incre...

Finland’s Strategic Shift Withdrawal from Global Landmine Ban Treaty Signals New Defense Posture In a bold and controversial move, Finland has formally notified the United Nations of its intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, the internati...

Finland’s Withdrawal from the Landmine Ban Treaty Marks a Major Shift in European Security Policy In a decision that has stirred global debate and raised concern among human rights advocates, Finland has formally notified the United Nations of its...

During the 55th GST Council meeting in mid June 2025, the Centre and state finance ministers reached a series of agreements aimed at simplifying compliance and rationalizing rates. Key reforms include major structural changes to hotel and restaura...

High level India-China boundary talks officially resumed in December 2024. India’s NSA Ajit Doval and China’s FM Wang Yi met in Beijing for a significant Special Representatives dialogue the first formal engagement in five years. Discussions cente...

In June 2025, India formally joined the Global Climate Pact at COP30 in Nairobi pledging net zero by 2070, a 50% renewable energy target by 2040, and doubling green energy investments over the next decade. Ambitions & Commitments Accelerate solar ...

Macron Starmer Migrant Pact A Landmark UK France Agreement with Deep Sea and Security Implications 1. A Bold Diplomatic Move Amid Migration Pressures In a remarkable display of cross Channel cooperation, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Pr...

In a pivotal move during the Monsoon Session, the Indian government introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha. Built on four years of deliberation and revisions, the Bill is designed to institutionalize consent bas...

New Lok Sabha Speaker Elected On 26 June 2024, BJP’s Om Birla was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote during the first sitting of the new Parliament. His reelection marked a historic moment he became the first Speaker in 39 years ...

The Northeast Development Summit 2025 convened in Guwahati with participation from chief ministers of all eight northeastern states, central government ministers, and international development partners. The summit focused on accelerating regional ...

In late June 2025, a dynamic coalition of opposition parties under the broad INDIA Alliance umbrella publicly unified to present a consolidated challenge to the ruling NDA in key upcoming polls. This coalition includes Congress, Trinamool Congress...

President outlines government's vision and priorities On 20 June 2025, President Murmu addressed Parliament, reaffirming government priorities economic revival through tax reform, digital literacy expansion, health infrastructure strengthening, gr...

New Tariff Clash Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets Global financial markets were thrown into turmoil this week as a new round of tariffs between major economic powers reignited fears of a trade war reminiscent of 2018. Stock indexes in Asia,...

Russia Navigates Diplomatic Ambiguity, Seeks Stable Ties with the U.S. Amid Policy Contradictions In a world where international relations can turn on a tweet or a policy reversal, Russia is taking a calculated approach to managing its relationshi...

Russia Maintains Positive Outlook on U.S. Relations Amid Policy Inconsistencies Despite ongoing global tensions and geopolitical rivalry, Russia has once again emphasized that its relationship with the United States remains essentially positive, ...

Russia Stresses Stable US Ties Amid Mixed Signals from Washington Despite a series of unpredictable moves and policy reversals from Washington in recent months, Russian officials are emphasizing that overall relations with the United States remain...

Russia Asserts Positive U.S. Relations Amid Conflicting Policy Signals from Washington 1. Moscow Emphasizes Constructive Diplomatic Outlook Despite an increasingly erratic landscape in U.S. foreign policy, Russia’s senior diplomatic leadership has...

Despite Policy Shifts, Russia U.S. Relations Show Surprising Stability in 2025 In a year marked by geopolitical unpredictability, one of the more surprising developments in 2025 has been the relatively stable and even cooperative tone of relations...

B 52 Presence Sends Strong Signal as South Korea, U.S., and Japan Conduct Major Aerial Drill In a bold display of allied coordination and military readiness, South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted a high profile joint air exercise inv...

Allies Take to the Skies B‑52 Bomber Joins South Korea U.S. Japan Air Drill Amid Growing North Korea Tensions In a sharp display of military coordination and regional deterrence, South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted a high level jo...

State Elections 2025 Dates Announced The Election Commission of India (ECI) officially announced the timetable for several critical state elections in 2025. Notable among these October November polls in Bihar for its Legislative Assembly’s 18th te...

Trump Imposes 35% Tariff on Canadian Goods, Hints at Wider Global Trade Measures In a dramatic shift that could redefine North American trade relations, former President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, si...

Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports, Signals Wider Trade Crackdown In a dramatic pivot from traditional trade diplomacy, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian imports, reigniting tensions between...

Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports, Signals Global Trade Shake Up In a move that has sent shockwaves through international trade corridors, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, eff...

Trump Proposes 35% Tariff on Canada, Suggests Broad 15 20% Tariffs Globally 1. A Bold Tariff Shakeup In a move that's shaking up North American trade and rattling global markets, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose a sw...

Trump Proposes Blanket 15-20% Tariffs on Multiple Trade Partners, Including Canada 1. A Sweeping Protectionist Pitch Former President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to reinstate universal tariffs ranging from 15-20% on goods imported from Canada...

U.S. Tariffs and Asia Winners, Losers, and Shifting Economic Landscapes 1. A Strategic Shift Amid Trade Protectionism The introduction or adjustment of U.S. tariffs has sent ripples through the global economy, prompting Asian economies to recalib...

Sen. Murkowski Stalls Trump’s Plan to Relocate FBI Headquarters to Reagan Building 1. A Surprise Disruption in Washington In an unexpected turn, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, has emerged as a key opponent of former President Trump...

Federal Officers Deploy Tear Gas During California Farm Immigration Raid Protests 1. Tension Erupts in Central Valley A recent immigration enforcement operation at a sprawling Central Valley farm in California erupted into chaos when protestors co...

The Government of India announced a significant expansion of Youth Parliament sessions across the country, aimed at enhancing democratic awareness and participation among young citizens aged 18 25 years. The initiative, coordinated by the Ministry...