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Tejashwi Yadav and Wife Rajshree Welcome Second Child Amid Family Turmoil

Tejashwi Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and son of political heavyweight Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced the birth of his second child on Tuesday. The couple, Tejashwi and Rajshree Yadav, welcomed a baby boy, sharing the joyful news on social media amidst recent family upheavals. The announcement came just days after a fierce family controversy involving Tejashwi’s elder brother, making this moment all the more poignant. A New…

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Justice Ashutosh Kumar Tapped to Lead Gauhati High Court Amid Expanding Judicial Shifts

The Supreme Court Collegium has cleared the way for Justice Ashutosh Kumar to take over as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, marking a key judicial appointment in a year already packed with major judicial transitions. The announcement was made late Monday and comes just months after Justice Kumar stepped into the role of Acting Chief Justice at the Patna High Court in January 2025. His elevation underscores a…

Modi to Pakistan: Choose Peace or Face Bullets

India’s Prime Minister throws down a sharp warning as he contrasts India’s tourism-driven growth with Pakistan’s ties to terrorism. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered one of his most charged public addresses in recent memory, painting a stark contrast between India’s developmental push and Pakistan’s alleged addiction to terrorism. At a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat — just miles from the Pakistan border — Modi didn’t mince words. “Live a…

Mumbai Drenched: Earliest Monsoon in 75 Years Slams City With 200 mm Rainfall, Red Alert Issued

Mumbai woke up soaked, and by midday Monday, the city was swimming in records. The monsoon has officially arrived—and it’s come thundering in far earlier than anyone expected. Some parts of Mumbai recorded more than 200 mm of rain in just a few hours between Sunday midnight and Monday afternoon, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to sound the highest-level “red alert.” The streets flooded, the trains slowed, and even…

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Finally Fixes Its Camera Blind Spot

Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2025 just did something its predecessors rarely managed—deliver a camera system people might actually brag about. The brand’s once-overlooked photography game is finally worth a second look, especially in a world still obsessed with the likes of Samsung and Google. There’s a shift happening here, subtle but real. And for once, it’s Motorola grabbing attention not with nostalgia or a bendy screen—but with image quality that holds…

JP Morgan Turns Bullish on Emerging Markets, Sees India as a Safe Haven Amid Trade Tensions

JP Morgan has shifted gears on emerging markets, upgrading their outlook from cautious to optimistic. After years of underperformance compared to developed markets, emerging markets now get a nod as attractive opportunities—India stands out as a top pick. A Fresh Take on Emerging Markets After Four Tough Years Emerging markets have been struggling, no doubt about it. Since 2021, they lagged developed markets by nearly 40%. That kind of performance…

Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Moves as Trump Delays EU Tariffs

Markets across Asia-Pacific saw a mixed bag on Monday, as investors weighed the latest twist from the U.S. — President Trump pushing back the deadline on 50% tariffs targeting European Union imports. This unexpected delay seems to have stirred cautious optimism, but with undercurrents of uncertainty still swirling. Some regional benchmarks climbed, while others slid, reflecting a market caught between relief and lingering questions about the broader trade outlook. Let’s…

Nifty 50 and Sensex Poised for a Strong Start as Market Eyes Key Resistance Levels

The Indian stock market is gearing up for a promising session on Monday, May 26, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 expected to open on a positive note. This upbeat mood follows a solid rally on Friday, fueled by encouraging global cues and upbeat domestic sentiment. The GIFT Nifty, trading at around 24,930 — roughly 50 points above Nifty futures’ previous close — signals a confident start. Last Friday,…

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Bangladesh in ‘War-Like Situation,’ Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Warns Amid Political Turmoil

Bangladesh stands at a tense crossroads, described by Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus as a “war-like situation” following the government’s ban on the Awami League’s activities earlier this month. With growing internal chaos and external pressures, Yunus and political leaders are calling for unity, vigilance, and a clear path forward to protect the country’s fragile progress. In a series of meetings with representatives from 20 political parties, Yunus stressed the…

Trump Labels Putin ‘Crazy’ Amid Russia’s New Ukraine Assault, Predicts Moscow’s ‘Downfall’

US President Donald Trump has openly criticized Vladimir Putin following Russia’s latest offensive on Ukraine, calling the Russian leader “crazy” and warning of the country’s looming downfall. The fresh strike, which saw Russia unleash a record drone attack killing 13 civilians, has sharply escalated tensions and put Washington on edge. Speaking at Morristown airport, Trump expressed his frustration with Putin’s actions, revealing he’s seriously weighing tougher sanctions on Moscow. “I’m…