Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in Beijing, fired back at Western critics like Germany’s Merz and defended Russia’s stance on Ukraine, multipolarity, and global energy security. He confirmed major progress on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal with China, highlighting stable energy ties and economic cooperation. Putin also hinted at deeper cultural projects with China and emphasized Russia’s growing role in shaping a multipolar world order.
Bestselling author Amish Tripathi sits down with us in Chennai to talk about his latest book, The Chola Tigers: The Avengers of Somnath, the second instalment in his Indic Chronicles series. In this exclusive conversation, Amish shares why India’s history must go beyond Delhi and invasions, and why the Chola empire deserves more recognition for i ...more
The Nifty 50 seems to be stuck in a sideways range. We will have to wait for the range to breakout on either side to get clarity on the next leg of move.
A major war of words erupts between Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro after U.S. forces bomb a Venezuelan vessel, killing 11 alleged narco-terrorists. Venezuela calls it an “extra-judicial killing,” while Trump defends the strike as ...more
From Trump tariffs to the Tianjin troika - does the Modi-Xi-Putin pow-wow mean more than a photo-op? After the SCO meet and China’s military parade, can India’s eastern outreach force a rethink in the West on sanctions?
A video essay on what makes ‘Lokah’ unique and why Indian cinema needs more female leads with super powers.
The GST Council has slashed rates across essentials, healthcare, agriculture, study materials, and vehicles, moving towards a simpler 2-rate structure.
In an interview with ‘The Hindu’, Alexander – a corporate professional-turned-comedian – chats about his predicament and what he decided to do about it. He also chats about the lessons from his last two shows, his foray into movies and how he goes about writing material that combines humour and music.
At the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, President Vladimir Putin unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform Russia’s Far East into a global hub for rare earth metals. Emphasizing macroeconomic stability, Putin highlighted o ...more
Fresh satellite images show intensified construction at Israel's highly secretive Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, escalating global debate over whether Israel is increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile or buildi ...more
Donald Trump made teased Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent White House dinner that it could mark the “start of your political career.” The remark has fueled speculation about Zuckerberg’s future in politics, his potential a ...more
In his September 4, 2025 press briefing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded sharply to questions about whether the Trump administration would expand unilateral military actions against drug traffickers in countries beyond Ven ...more
The EU faced intense press questioning after its claims that President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane was hit by Russian GPS interference during a flight to Bulgaria. While the European Commission’s spokesperson insisted there was GPS ...more
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun forcefully responded to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who claimed that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea challenge the international rules-based order. Guo rejected the comments ...more
After a call with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin “soon.” Trump admitted the Russia-Ukraine war has been the toughest conflict to settle, despite cla ...more
Tensions between Venezuela and the United States are escalating rapidly. On September 4, 2025, two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets reportedly flew over the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Jason Dunham near Venezuela. The incident comes just ...more
Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner for top tech leaders—such as Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai—to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its policy implications, with AI education as a majo ...more
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In this exclusive interview with the U.S. Congresswoman, Sydney Kamlager-Dove offers a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, especially regarding the U.S.-India relationship. She highlights how President Joe Biden ...more
Donald Trump has put a $50 million-bounty on Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. As the crisis between the two worsen, we look at Maduro up close. A union man turned bus driver, turned foreign minister, turned president. Chávez’s c ...more
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