Dipak Kumar
New Delhi —India Halves Aid to Bangladesh, Boosts Support for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Union Budget 2026. In a significant recalibration of its regional foreign policy, the Government of India has sharply reduced its development assistance to Bangladesh while simultaneously ramping up support for other neighboring nations. The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister … Read more
The Great Economic Pivot: Elon Musk Declares a Shift in the ‘Balance of Power’ as China and India Drive 43% of Global Growth. The global economic landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift, and few people are as vocal about it as Elon Musk. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and … Read more
“Apple’s India Surge: Record Revenue and Doubled Installed Base as First-Time Buyers Fuel Growth”. Apple has officially solidified its position as the leading force in India’s premium electronics market. In a landmark financial report released this Thursday, the Cupertino-based giant announced record-breaking quarterly revenue for its fiscal 2026 first quarter (ending December 27, 2025), with … Read more
Trump’s “Golden” Shake-Up: Kevin Warsh and the Battle for the Federal Reserve. The global financial landscape was rocked on Friday, January 30, 2026, as President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The announcement sent immediate shockwaves through the markets, triggering a historic sell-off in precious metals … Read more
Mayasabha Review: Did the Tumbbad Director Outdo Himself or is the Jaaved Jaaferi Starrer ‘Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go’? The wait is finally over for fans of atmospheric, experimental Indian cinema. Rahi Anil Barve, the visionary director who gave us the cult classic Tumbbad, has returned to the big screen with his long-awaited second directorial … Read more
“I Am Calling It Off”: Global Icon Arijit Singh Shocks Fans with Playback Retirement to Chase “Independence”. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Indian music industry, the voice of a generation, Arijit Singh, officially announced his retirement from Bollywood playback singing on January 27, 2026. The 38-year-old maestro, who has been the emotional … Read more
Why India Is Reducing US Treasury Holdings—and What It Signals for the Global Financial Order. A quiet meeting between the US Ambassador to India and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may not have attracted much public attention, but its timing has sparked fresh debate among financial observers. The interaction took place … Read more
NEW DELHI —Major Setback for UGC: Supreme Court Stays 2026 Equity Rules Amid Protests In a move with far-reaching implications for India’s higher education landscape, the Supreme Court of India today halted the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. Citing concerns that the rules were “vague” and “capable of misuse,” … Read more
Union Budget 2026: Navigating India’s Economic Inflection Point. As the clock ticks toward February 1, 2026, the eyes of over 1.4 billion people are fixed on North Block. At 11:00 AM this coming Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will step onto the floor of the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2026-27. This presentation is historic on … Read more
“Financing a War Against Themselves”: Team Trump Slams India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’. As India and the European Union (EU) celebrate the conclusion of a historic free trade agreement (FTA) today, the Trump administration has launched a scathing critique of the pact. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Europe is effectively “financing a … Read more