IPL 2026: RR vs RCB — Five Key Battles Set for High-Voltage Clash
The Indian Premier League witnessed another marquee showdown as Rajasthan Royals (RR) locked horns with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-stakes encounter. Both sides entered the contest unbeaten, adding further intensity to an already electrifying fixture. The match, played in Guwahati, carried significant weight in the early
China at 300% Debt: A Warning the World Can’t Ignore
A Giant Carrying a Heavy Load China, the world’s second-largest economy, is increasingly facing scrutiny over a growing concern — its mounting debt. Recent estimates suggest that China’s total debt has crossed 300% of its GDP, a level that is raising alarm bells among economists and policymakers globally. While Beijing
Iran Got Its Wish: Why JD Vance Is Now at the Centre of High-Stakes Peace Talks
When Diplomacy Follows Demand In a surprising turn in the ongoing Iran–Israel–US conflict, Iran appears to have shaped the very structure of the peace process. Reports indicate that Tehran had quietly expressed a preference to negotiate directly with US Vice President JD Vance — and that wish has now been
Held Beyond the Screen: How Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ Is Battling Politics Outside the Political Ground
A Film Stuck Between Cinema and Politics What was meant to be a cinematic event has turned into a political flashpoint. Jana Nayagan, widely seen as Jana Nayagan star Vijay’s final film before his full-fledged political plunge, has faced an unusual battle — not on screen, but outside it. Originally
The Gem Who Refuses to Hide
A Star Who Plays the Ball, Not the Bowler In a tournament often defined by reputations, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has chosen simplicity over intimidation. Facing elite names like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood, the young Rajasthan Royals opener summed up his mindset with clarity — focus on the ball, not the
IBM Settles DOJ Probe with $17M Payment Over Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve a US Justice Department investigation under the False Claims Act, accused of anti-discrimination violations in federal contracts through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Allegations Against IBM The DOJ claimed IBM falsely certified compliance while using a “diversity modifier” linking executive
Markets Shake Off War and Inflation Fears, Rally on Ceasefire Hopes
Indian and global equities are rebounding sharply despite lingering West Asia conflict risks and elevated inflation, with investors betting on de-escalation and steady supply chains. The Sensex surged over 800 points Friday to reclaim 77,000+ while Nifty crossed 24,000, unlocking ₹5 lakh crore in market cap, fueled by US-Iran truce
US Leaders Grill Tech CEOs on AI Security Ahead of Anthropic’s Mythos Launch
Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with top tech executives last week to probe AI model vulnerabilities and cyber defense strategies, just before Anthropic unveiled its powerful Mythos AI amid safety concerns. The closed-door session included Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai,
Iran’s Ghalibaf Signals Deal Readiness Despite US Distrust Ahead of Islamabad Talks
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Tehran holds “goodwill but no trust” toward the United States as both nations gear up for ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, setting preconditions like a Lebanon truce and release of frozen assets. Ghalibaf, leading a delegation with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, arrived Friday
Jaishankar Heads to UAE to Bolster India’s Gulf Energy Ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the UAE on April 11-12, 2026, capping a multi-nation tour focused on securing energy supplies amid West Asia’s fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The trip follows Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s Qatar visit, reflecting PM Modi’s directive to deepen Gulf partnerships as
