Author: Arijit Bose

New Delhi – India’s search for reliable and cleaner energy has taken a significant step forward with a major uranium supply agreement with Canada. While supporters see the deal as a breakthrough for India’s long‑term energy security and climate commitments, critics warn that the environmental and social costs of uranium mining cannot be ignored. The agreement is expected to provide a steady supply of uranium to fuel India’s nuclear reactors over the coming years. Canada, home to some of the world’s richest uranium deposits, will supply the raw material through its…

New Delhi – Nepal appears to be entering a new political phase as a younger generation begins to challenge the dominance of long‑established leaders. At the center of this shift is former Kathmandu Mayor and current elected PM Balen Shah, whose growing popularity is reshaping political conversations inside the country and drawing attention across South Asia, particularly in India. For decades, Nepal’s politics has largely revolved around familiar figures such as Sher Bahadur Deuba, K.P. Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” However, a growing section of the public—especially young…

Tehran – On the 12th day of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, questions about Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, have intensified. As Iran faces relentless attacks from Israel and the United States, Khamenei’s public absence since his appointment has fueled speculation about his health and location. Some reports suggest he may have been injured during the recent strikes, though Iranian officials insist he is “safe and healthy.” Yusuf Pajeshekian, son of Iranian President Masoud Pajeshekian and a government advisor, attempted to address rumors on Telegram, stating that…

Tehran – Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the country reportedly targeting American military bases across the Gulf, including in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar. Recent reports suggest that Iran may now be planning a direct strike on the U.S., with California named as a potential target. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly alerted California law enforcement of the threat, warning that Iran could use drones to attack the U.S. West Coast. According to Firstpost, the…

Tehran – Military tensions in the Persian Gulf have reached a dangerous high as Iran and the United States traded claims of attacks and counteractions. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched a precise missile and drone strike targeting the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, allegedly inflicting significant damage. The U.S., however, dismissed the claim, describing the threat as unsuccessful. According to Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC conducted the operation near Oman, striking the vessel roughly 340 km from Iranian territory. The IRGC further claimed…

New Delhi – The United States has initiated a trade investigation involving 16 countries, including India, China, and Bangladesh, to assess whether their policies and production methods could impact U.S. manufacturing. According to Dhaka-based The Morning Star, the inquiry in Bangladesh seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by its export practices. The investigation, launched Wednesday under the Trade Act of 1974 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), is a powerful enforcement tool used to challenge unfair foreign trade practices. The USTR report highlights evidence of structural overcapacity…