Paul Tanter

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre fuel hike, eroded investor wealth by over Rs 5.85 lakh crore, and pushed the rupee to an all-time low. Foreign investors are also withdrawing funds, while the import bill has surged.

The Supreme Court has refused to stay its order for stray dog removal from public institutions, citing the failure of state governments to implement Animal Birth Control Rules. The court emphasized that the right to life includes living free from the threat of dog bites and directed high courts to monitor compliance.

As young and otherwise healthy people turn to GLP-1 drugs to meet weight targets, doctors warn the side-effects can land them in hospital

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh announced a Rs 1 crore reward for beheading a Trinamool Congress MP over an old social media post. The remarks, made during a protest against alleged insult to Hindu deities, have sparked a political row. The MP had previously stated her account was hacked when the post was made.

Suresh Raina urged MS Dhoni to play IPL 2027, dismissing concerns about his fitness after CSK's loss. Fans at Chepauk were emotional, fearing it was Dhoni's last home game. Despite the defeat, Dhoni's presence and lap of appreciation captivated the crowd, leaving his future uncertain but fueling hope for another season.

The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench criticized the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for arbitrarily demolishing properties linked to AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel and resident Hanif Khan. The court noted the violation of Supreme Court guidelines, including the mandatory 15-day notice period, and stated the action rendered families homeless.

The party has bought itself time after recent electoral gains. Yet the road to 2029 will test whether Congress can reinvent itself — or remain a diminished player in national politics.

Meta employees face a bleak outlook with impending layoffs of nearly 8,000 staff. Mandatory tracking software, reduced pay, forced transfers, and a sense of broken trust have created widespread discontent. While AI researchers are reportedly thriving, most workers are left in anxious anticipation, hoping for severance packages.

Fuel prices have seen their second hike in less than a week, with petrol and diesel increasing by approximately 90 paise per litre. This follows a nearly four-year freeze by state-run oil companies, with prices now reaching their highest levels since May 2022. Opposition parties allege the freeze was timed to end after state elections.