​The national capital has finally felt the full force of winter. On Friday, January 9, 2026, Delhi and its neighboring cities, Noida and Gurugram, woke up to a biting chill that was made even more intense by surprise early morning showers. This combination of icy winds, a sharp dip in mercury, and damp roads has officially made it the coldest day of the season so far. ​For many residents, the day began with the pitter-patter of rain against windowpanes, a sound usually associ

​In the world of international diplomacy, sometimes the smallest details make the biggest headlines. For the past several days, a new controversy has been brewing between New Delhi and Washington. It all started when a high-ranking official from the United States suggested that a major trade deal between the two countries fell through for one simple, almost petty reason: a missing phone call. ​The claim, made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, painted a picture of a dea

​Politics in West Bengal has reached a boiling point once again. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the streets of Kolkata witnessed high-voltage drama as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally intervened during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid. The target of the search was the residence of Pratik Jain, the chief of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). ​For those who follow Bengal politics, I-PAC is much more than a consultancy firm; it is the strategic brain behi

​The global trade landscape is currently shifting in a way that many experts find hard to believe. In a move that has sent shockwaves from Washington to New Delhi, a new bill is gaining serious momentum in the United States. This legislation, titled the "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025," has officially received the "nod" from President Donald Trump. If passed, it would authorize and even require the US government to impose tariffs of up to 500% on countries that continue to bu

​The world is watching a dangerous game of high-seas chicken. Just days after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces, tensions have shifted from the streets of Caracas to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. In a move that has outraged Moscow, the United States military recently seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera. This action has not only sparked a diplomatic firestorm but has led to some of the most aggressive rhetoric we have

​The world is watching with bated breath as tensions between Washington and Tehran reach a fever pitch this January 2026. In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, US Senator Lindsey Graham issued a direct and chilling warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking during a televised interview on Fox News, Graham asserted that President Donald Trump would "kill" the Iranian leader if the regime continues its violent crackdown on inte

​The Indian stock market has been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, but this week felt more like a steep drop than a fun ride. Investors on Dalal Street were left feeling a little shaky as the main stock benchmarks, the Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex, took a significant hit. In fact, this was the biggest slide we have seen in over four months. ​When things like this happen, everyone starts looking for someone or something to blame. This time, the finger is pointing directly ac

​The high seas have always been a place of mystery, but in the first week of 2026, they became the stage for a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. An oil tanker originally known as the Bella 1  found itself at the center of a global standoff, using every trick in the maritime handbook to escape a US blockade. From wet paint on the hull to a sudden change in national identity, the story of this vessel reveals the desperate measures used by the "dark fleet" to keep sanctioned oi

​The world of international diplomacy is usually filled with carefully scripted speeches and very formal meetings. However, when Donald Trump is involved, the script usually goes out the window. Recently, the US President shared a story that has set off a massive political firestorm back in India. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi once approached him with great deference, saying, "Sir, may I see you, please?" to discuss a delay in the delivery of Apache attack h

​In the world of high-stakes diplomacy, sometimes the most intense battles aren't fought with tanks and jets, but with expensive suits and legal retainers in Washington, D.C. Recent revelations have pulled back the curtain on a massive shadow campaign run by Pakistan during one of its most tense military standoffs with India. At the center of this storm is "Operation Sindoor," India’s military response to a major terror attack in early 2025. As the situation on the ground esc

​The streets of Minneapolis are once again filled with the sounds of grief and fury. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a routine immigration enforcement operation turned into a scene of absolute tragedy. An agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in a residential neighborhood, sparking immediate and intense protests. ​The victim has been identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a mother and poet who was reportedly acting as a legal o

​The world woke up to a major shift in international politics this week. In a move that has sent shockwaves from Geneva to Tokyo, President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, agencies, and commissions. This is not just a small policy change; it is a massive retreat from the way the world has cooperated for the last eighty years. ​By cutting ties with these groups, the administration is makin

​The campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has once again become the center of a national debate. This time, the spark was ignited during a vigil held on January 5, 2026, marking the sixth anniversary of the brutal 2020 campus violence. What was intended as a "Night of Resistance" quickly turned into a massive controversy involving allegations of provocative slogans, police complaints, and a sharp counter-question from the student body: "Where is Komal Sharma?" ​The sit

​In a move that has quickly captured the world’s attention, US President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States will receive between 30 million and 50 million barrels of crude oil from Venezuela. Following a dramatic weekend of military action and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Trump took to social media to outline a bold new energy plan. He stated that this "high-quality, sanctioned" oil will be sold at market prices, with the proceeds being used to benefit

​The world was already reeling from the news of a lightning-fast U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. But as the first week of 2026 unfolds, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in pointing the American spotlight toward a new horizon: the vast, icy expanse of Greenland. In a series of recent statements, the White House confirmed that acquiring Greenland is now a top-tier national security priority. Most shockingly

​The news coming out of Bangladesh today is both heartbreaking and deeply concerning. In an era where we hope for justice and due process, a 25-year-old Hindu man has lost his life in a manner that feels avoidable and tragic. According to reports, the young man died after jumping into a canal to escape a mob that was chasing him on the suspicion of theft. ​This incident, occurring on January 6, 2026, has sent a chill through local communities and once again raised difficult q

​In a landmark decision that resonates with millions of devotees, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has upheld a directive to light the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the historic Thiruparankundram hill. This ruling, delivered on January 6, 2026, marks a significant moment for the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. The court has essentially cleared the path for a tradition that many believe to be centuries old, dismiss

​The geopolitical landscape of South America has shifted dramatically in the opening days of 2026. Following a high-stakes US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, tensions have now spilled over into neighboring Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has found himself at the center of a heated war of words with US President Donald Trump. In a defiant response to recent accusations and threats of military action, Petro h

​The digital world is currently witnessing a massive legal showdown that could change the future of Artificial Intelligence forever. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), is finding himself in the middle of a global regulatory storm. The cause of the trouble is "Grok," the AI chatbot developed by Musk’s company, xAI. ​Reports have surfaced that users are using Grok to generate highly explicit, non-consensual images of women and, even more disturbingly, min

​The world is watching in disbelief as a decades-long political drama reaches a sudden and historic climax. Just days after a daring and controversial U.S. military operation in Caracas, the political map of South America has been rewritten. Former President Nicolás Maduro, once the undisputed strongman of Venezuela, appeared in a federal courtroom in Manhattan this week. At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued a stern and characteristic warning to the new leaders