Day: April 19, 2025

Strategic Convergence: PM Modi’s Saudi Visit and the Future of Indo-Gulf Diplomacy

Manish Kumar

Navigating Geopolitics in a Fractured World As the global political landscape becomes increasingly volatile, world leaders are recalibrating foreign policy to align with shifting power dynamics. From the economic nationalism unleashed by Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the geostrategic ripple effects of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that continues to test the limits of global diplomacy, nations are rethinking traditional alliances and exploring newer avenues of cooperation. In this context, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025 assumes…

Survival by Instinct: Florida Students Outsmart Shooter with Chewing Gum During Campus Attack

Manish Kumar

A Nation Haunted by Gunfire Mass shootings have become a grim and frequent reality across the United States, leaving communities in fear, families shattered, and students increasingly forced to turn classrooms into survival zones. From elementary schools to college campuses, the epidemic of gun violence continues to devastate lives, with safety drills and lockdowns becoming as routine as recess and midterms. This past Thursday, the community at Florida State University (FSU) was thrust into terror as gunfire erupted near the campus, marking yet another horrifying chapter in America’s struggle with…

U.S. Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Push Amid Stalled Progress and Mounting Frustration

Manish Kumar

A War That Shook Europe—and the World Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the war has reshaped the geopolitical landscape, devastated economies, and caused an untold human toll. What began as a territorial conflict quickly spiraled into a broader standoff between Russia and the West, with Ukraine becoming the front line of a clash over sovereignty, democracy, and global power dynamics. The economic fallout has been severe. Global food and energy prices surged as Ukraine’s grain exports were blocked and sanctions on Russian oil disrupted supply chains.…

Sibal Defends Supreme Court, Criticizes VP Dhankhar’s Remarks on Presidential Limits

Manish Kumar

Judiciary vs Executive: A Tense Constitutional Flashpoint India’s constitutional framework was jolted once again by a sharp war of words between the executive and the judiciary. The trigger this time? A recent Supreme Court ruling that set a three-month deadline for the President of India to act on bills forwarded by state governors. The verdict, intended to streamline legislative processes and prevent indefinite stalling of bills, has sparked a political and legal storm, bringing to the fore long-standing tensions between the judiciary and executive authorities. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who…

Murder in Bangladesh Sparks Diplomatic Strain as India Demands Minority Protection

Manish Kumar

Fragile Ties and Rising Concerns India and Bangladesh share deep-rooted historical, cultural, and geographic ties. However, recent years have seen increasing strain in their bilateral relationship, especially concerning the treatment of minorities in each country. The latest flashpoint erupted following the brutal killing of Bhavesh Chandra Roy, a prominent Hindu minority leader in Bangladesh, which has prompted a sharp rebuke from India. Roy, 58, was an influential figure in the minority Hindu community and served as the vice president of the Biral unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. His…

Diplomacy at a Crossroads: Italy’s PM Defends Trump Amid Rising Tensions Over Tariffs

Manish Kumar

A Controversial Tariff Policy Sparks Global Debate The world is once again watching the complex dance of transatlantic diplomacy unfold, as tensions simmer over the United States’ protectionist trade policies. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision during his earlier tenure to impose reciprocal tariffs on European goods has not only reshaped economic relations but also ignited political ripples across the Atlantic. Introduced under the rationale of correcting trade imbalances and promoting American industry, these tariffs targeted a range of imports from Europe, including automobiles, steel, and agricultural goods. While Trump presented…

India’s Timeless Wisdom Honoured: Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra Inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register

Manish Kumar

Preserving Humanity’s Intellectual and Artistic Legacy In a historic recognition of India’s civilisational depth and cultural brilliance, two ancient Indian texts—the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra—have been inscribed into UNESCO’s prestigious Memory of the World Register. This honour, announced on World Heritage Day (April 18), marks a proud moment for India and underscores the enduring global relevance of its philosophical and artistic traditions. UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is a curated collection of the most valuable documentary heritage from across the globe—manuscripts, books, maps, photographs, and audio-visual material that reflect humanity’s collective memory. The…