Dipak Kumar
TEHRAN / ISLAMABAD —The 15-Ship Ceiling and Iran’s: The world’s most vital energy artery has a new, restrictive pulse. As a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran takes hold, the Islamic Republic has officially set the terms for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The headline figure—15 ships per day—represents a … Read more
Magnus Carlsen Breaks Silence : The chess world has been revitalized by a scandal that sounds more like a high-stakes spy thriller than a board game strategy session. Years after the initial shockwaves, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has finally peeled back the curtain on the most controversial chapter of his career. In the newly … Read more
Oman Rejects Iran’s Hormuz Toll Demand: In a geopolitical maneuver that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, the Sultanate of Oman has formally rejected a controversial Iranian proposal to levy transit tolls on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, embedded within a fragile 10-point ceasefire framework mediated between Tehran and Washington, marks … Read more
All Nine Policeman Sentenced to Death: The small trading town of Sathankulam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district is, by all accounts, a quiet place. But on the night of June 19, 2020, it became the epicenter of a crime so grotesque that it would eventually shake the conscience of the nation and redefine the discourse … Read more
Chennai: DMK, NDA, or TVK: As the sun sets on the campaign trails of the Coromandel Coast, all eyes are fixed on April 23, 2026—the day Tamil Nadu heads to the polls to decide the fate of its 234-member Assembly. For decades, the state’s political narrative was a rhythmic pendulum swinging between the DMK and the … Read more
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON —Iran Defies Trump’s “Stupid” 48-Hour The Middle East stands on the precipice of a total regional conflagration this weekend as the Islamic Republic of Iran officially rejected a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a high-stakes exchange of “fire and fury” rhetoric, Tehran dismissed the American president’s threats as the “nervous” ramblings of a … Read more
Kolkata | April 4, 2026 Election Commission Deploys CAPF: In an unprecedented move that underscores the volatile political climate of West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the largest-ever security deployment for a single state in the history of Indian democracy. As the state prepares for its high-stakes Assembly elections, the ECI is set … Read more
New Delhi, April 4, 2026 —India’s Arms Exports: For decades, the global narrative regarding India’s military was one of a “voracious buyer.” Whether it was French Rafales, Russian S-400s, or American Apaches, India was the perennial customer, consistently ranking at the top of the SIPRI charts for arms imports. But the tide has turned. According to … Read more
Has Raghav Chadha’s ‘People’s MP’: In a political development that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power from Delhi to Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially stripped Raghav Chadha of his prominent position as the Deputy Leader of the Rajya Sabha. The move is not merely a reshuffle of administrative titles. In a rare and pointed … Read more
UK PM Convenes 35-Nation Summit : As the global energy crisis enters a perilous new phase, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an emergency diplomatic offensive to break the Iranian stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. In a high-stakes move that underscores the deepening rift between European allies and Washington, the UK will host … Read more