Rapido, a leading ride-sharing platform in India, has entered the prestigious unicorn club after securing $200 million in its Series E funding round. This investment, spearheaded by WestBridge Capital, values Rapido at $1.1 billion, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey. New Investment Propels Rapido’s Expansion Apart from WestBridge Capital, the funding round … Read more
Taslima Nasrin, the exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist, has often been a vocal critic of various political regimes and social issues in South Asia. Recently, she raised concerns about Bangladesh’s political shift, expressing that the country has become increasingly anti-India and anti-democracy. These sentiments reflect a growing frustration among segments of the population … Read more
A nuclear doctrine defines a nation’s policies regarding the use of nuclear weapons, shaping global security dynamics and influencing international relations. Russia’s nuclear doctrine has recently come under significant attention as the country considers revising its policies in response to escalating tensions with the West. Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine: An Overview Russia’s current nuclear doctrine, established … Read more
The Pakistan government recently declared Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as ‘foreign land’ in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). This unprecedented statement came to light during the hearing of a high-profile abduction case involving local Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah. The case, which has garnered significant attention, has added a new dimension to the contentious … Read more
Devastating Landslide in Papua New Guinea In a tragic event that has shaken the South Pacific island nation, a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. According to government reports, more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive when the side of a mountain … Read more
A Strategic Shift in Global Oil Trade Reliance Industries Limited has signed a one-year deal with Russia’s Rosneft to purchase at least 3 million barrels of oil monthly. This agreement, facilitated in Russian roubles, underscores a growing trend of countries seeking alternatives to the Western financial system amid increasing sanctions. Reliance’s Strategic Oil Acquisition Mukesh … Read more
US Desperate For Military Base In Bangladesh: Conspiracy to Make a New State Near India This controversial plan, which involves cooperation with various regional insurgency groups, has raised significant concerns among the affected nations. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina revealed these developments, emphasizing the potential destabilization such actions could bring to the region. The Alleged … Read more
Russia has extended an offer to India for the technology and expertise needed to build and operate floating “low power” nuclear power generation projects. This proposal was disclosed in a press release from Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear power company, following a meeting between Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, and … Read more
Amid escalating violence in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Indian and Pakistani students find themselves in peril. Both nations have issued advisories urging their students to remain indoors as foreign students become targets of mob violence. The situation, though controlled by local law enforcement, remains tense and uncertain. What Is Happening in Bishkek? Recent incidents … Read more
The recent incident in Gaza involving the death of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, a retired Indian Army officer, has drawn international attention and sparked condolences from the United Nations (UN). This article delves into the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise and the reactions from the UN and Indian authorities. The Incident: Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, … Read more