Economics & Global Markets 90 articles

Indian Oil Says Don’t Panic: Your Fuel Supply Is Safe

Have you recently heard whispers about petrol and diesel shortages in some parts of India? Perhaps you even saw a fuel pump temporarily out of stock. It’s enough to make anyone a bit worried. But before you rush to fill up every container you own, India’s largest oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has […]

Bandra Slums: A Necessary Clearance, But At What Cost?

The images coming out of Bandra East are stark, heartbreaking, and deeply troubling. Bulldozers reducing decades-old homes to rubble, while school-going girls sit on the roadside, clutching their few saved belongings. This isn’t just a scene from a movie; it’s the harsh reality playing out in Mumbai’s Garib Nagar slum, right outside Bandra station. The […]

India Takes Center Stage: BRICS Summit, Putin, Xi, and a World in Motion

The world feels like a swirling ocean right now, full of big waves and changing currents. From ongoing conflicts in various regions to economic shifts and new global challenges, it’s clear we’re living in a time of significant change. In the middle of all this global movement, India is getting ready to host a really […]

Sweet Diplomacy: How a Simple Toffee Bridged Nations

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the blog! We’ve just witnessed a truly heartwarming moment on the global stage, proving once again that sometimes, the simplest gestures speak the loudest. In a world often filled with serious talks and complex agreements, a packet of humble Indian toffees has managed to steal the show and spark […]

Diplomacy Meets Disruption: India’s Rights Record and the Global Spotlight

In the world of international diplomacy and journalism, moments of tension are not uncommon. But what unfolded during a recent Ministry of External Affairs press briefing in Norway went beyond the usual polite Q&A. It was a sharp, direct exchange that highlighted the friction between a nation’s self-perception and external scrutiny, particularly concerning human rights […]

Darkness and Diplomacy: CIA Director’s Urgent Havana Mission Amid Protests

Imagine a country plunged into darkness, its people banging pots in frustration, shouting for electricity. Now, imagine the head of the CIA landing in that very same capital. Sounds like a scene from a spy thriller, right? But this isn’t fiction. It’s exactly what happened recently in Havana, Cuba, as CIA director John Ratcliffe met […]

Fuel Price Shock: What the Hike Means for Your Wallet (and Your Kitchen!)

After almost four years, Indian citizens are seeing a significant jump in petrol and diesel prices. This past Friday, fuel costs went up by about Rs 3 per litre, a move that directly hits our pockets and signals a much broader economic ripple effect. For many, this isn’t just about paying a little more at […]

Xi’s Stern Taiwan Warning: A Dangerous Crossroads for US-China Relations

Imagine a global chess match where one move could send the whole board crashing. That’s pretty much what happened recently when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump in Beijing. The air was thick with diplomacy, but one topic stood out, casting a long shadow over everything else: Taiwan. And Xi’s message […]

BJP wins Bengal and NDA sweeps Assam while TVK rises in Tamil Nadu and UDF returns to Kerala

May 4, 2026, is a date that will go down in India’s political history for a very long time. We just witnessed one of the most exciting, shocking, and historic election result days ever! The final results for four major states and one Union Territory (Puducherry) are officially out, and the political map of the […]

BJP matches the historic dominance of Indira Gandhi’s peak era

Whether you follow politics closely or just catch the headlines from time to time, you cannot miss what is happening right now in the country. The political map of India has seen a massive shift. With the latest election results coming in, the BJP has matched a historic record. To put it simply, they have […]