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For over a decade, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been promoted with great fanfare as a gateway to economic growth for developing countries. But behind the shimmering promises lies a trail of financial disasters and lost sovereignty. Nations like Kenya and Sri Lanka have faced severe economic crises due to unsustainable Chinese loans, leading to sovereign defaults and forfeiture of national assets.

Every year on July 26, India observes Kargil Vijay Diwas, a solemn and proud occasion to honour the memory and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who protected our land during the Kargil War of 1999. This war, which began on May 3, 1999, and ended with India’s victory on July 26, remains etched in the nation’s memory as a moment of unmatched courage and patriotism. But while we remember the grit of the soldiers who fought on the front lines, we often forget the stories of some remarkable women who, too, played a significant role in this victory.

A horrifying tragedy unfolded in Piplodi village of Manoharthana block, nestled within Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district, as the roof of a government school collapsed, leading to the deaths of young schoolchildren and leaving several others critically injured. The heartbreaking incident occurred early in the day when the school was preparing for its regular morning activities.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the Maldives on his first official visit since the 2024 diplomatic tensions that arose from the tourism dispute, a massive symbol of India’s enduring friendship with the island nation is rising from the ocean. Known as the Thilamalé Bridge, this impressive structure is officially titled the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP). Stretching 6.74 kilometres, it is not only the longest bridge ever built in the Maldives but also one of the largest development projects ever undertaken in the country, entirely funded and constructed by India throug…

A disturbing assault on a recently arrived Indian man in Tallaght, Dublin, has sparked serious diplomatic concern and reignited conversations worldwide about growing racial hostility against Indians, especially Hindus, in Western countries. But beyond the sheer violence of the incident, what has drawn widespread condemnation is the way the Irish media covered the story. Rather than focusing on the brutality and racial overtones of the incident, major Irish news outlets used vague and misleading terminology, referring to the event merely as an “alleged assault” — this, despite the clear and ho…

In a striking turn of events in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, a wave of student protests has erupted, targeting a familiar figure in the country’s recent political upheaval. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a group of determined students stormed through the gates of the Bangladesh Secretariat, their voices echoing with demands for the resignation of “Education Adviser Mahfuj Alam and Education Secretary Siddique Zobair”. The demonstration, marked by chaos and confrontation, underscores a dramatic shift in the nation’s political landscape, where those who once orchestrated change are now facing…

In a major development, Chanda Kochhar, the former CEO and Managing Director of ICICI Bank, has been found guilty by an appellate tribunal in a high-profile bribery case. According to the tribunal's judgment dated July 3, Kochhar received ₹64 crore as a bribe in return for approving a ₹300 crore loan to the Videocon Group, one of India’s major business conglomerates.

In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Police unearthed a dangerous conspiracy in Muzaffarnagar with suspected links to Pakistan’s notorious ISI. On Monday, 21st July, law enforcement officials arrested three men — Nadeem, Mansher, and Rahees, all residents of Kakrauli village. According to the police, these individuals admitted during questioning that they had planned to incite communal riots during the Kanwar Yatra 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in North India.

The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament began on 21st July and is scheduled to run until 21st August, spanning a total of 32 days. Within this period, Parliament is supposed to convene 21 times. However, rather than beginning with productive discussions or meaningful debates, the very first day was consumed entirely by disruption caused by opposition parties. This uproar led to a complete shutdown of proceedings on day one.