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India’s factory output hit a 14-month low in February, signaling a slight loss of momentum in new orders and production. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 56.3 from 57.7 in January, according to data released on March 3. While the number remains firmly in expansion territory, the slowdown raises questions about the sustainability of recent industrial growth. Growth Eases, But Expansion Continues Manufacturing in India has…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Kyiv’s willingness to sign a minerals deal with the United States, days after an Oval Office standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump led to the proposal’s collapse. The agreement, initially seen as a cornerstone of Ukraine’s post-war recovery strategy, now hangs in uncertainty following the public clash. Zelensky Stresses Ukraine’s Constructive Approach Speaking to British media in London on Sunday night, Zelensky expressed Ukraine’s continued…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media on Monday to reaffirm Ukraine’s appreciation for U.S. assistance, days after a tense exchange with former President Donald Trump at the White House. In a video message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Zelensky emphasized the crucial role of security guarantees in ending the war with Russia and acknowledged the United States as a key ally. Diplomatic Strain Between Kyiv and…

Israel is facing mounting criticism after halting all humanitarian aid to Gaza, a move it says is meant to pressure Hamas into accepting a new ceasefire proposal. Egypt condemned the decision as “starvation as a weapon,” while Saudi Arabia labeled it “a tool of extortion.” Israel Shuts Down Aid Routes, Raising Fears of Humanitarian Crisis On Sunday, Israel announced it had blocked all food and humanitarian supplies from entering Gaza,…

A Mumbai court has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register an FIR against former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and several top officials in connection with an alleged financial fraud linked to the listing of a company on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1994. SEBI has announced its intention to challenge the order. Court Orders Probe Into 1994 Listing Fraud The directive, issued by Special Judge Shashikant Eknathrao…

The search and rescue operation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has come to a grim conclusion. Authorities confirmed that the last four missing workers have been found dead, raising the total death toll to eight after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project site on Friday. Final Recovery Brings Search Effort to a Close The disaster, which buried living quarters made from shipping containers, initially left several workers unaccounted…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his three-day visit to Gujarat, made a significant stop at the revered Somnath Jyotirlinga temple on Sunday. Dressed in a saffron kurta, he performed the sacred ‘Rudra Abhishek’ ritual, paying homage to Lord Shiva at the historic shrine in Prabhas Patan. A Spiritual Visit to Somnath PM Modi’s visit to Somnath marks yet another instance of his deep connection with the temple, which is considered…

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy visited the site of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse on Sunday to assess the ongoing rescue efforts. Ten days into the crisis, eight workers remain trapped deep inside, with their precise location still unknown. Rescue Teams Battle Unstable Terrain The rescue agencies are facing an uphill battle. A five-meter-thick sheet of debris and unstable ground has made the final stretch of…

The Georgia State Senate has approved a sweeping bill aimed at cutting regulatory burdens, promising a major shift in how the state government operates. But while supporters claim it will jumpstart economic growth, critics argue it could do more harm than good. A Bill Designed to Cut Through Bureaucracy On Feb. 24, the Georgia State Senate passed the ‘Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025,’ sending it to the House of…

Bella Bautista is about to make history. The Cartersville native is set to become the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss Georgia USA pageant, a milestone that comes with both excitement and intense scrutiny. Despite the backlash, she is focused on representing herself with confidence and grace. Breaking Barriers in the Pageant World Bautista’s entry into Miss Georgia USA is part of a broader shift in beauty…