Category: World

Tokyo : Lionsgate has officially launched a worldwide casting search for its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the iconic manga and anime series, Naruto. The studio is currently focusing its search on the three central figures of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. Auditions for supporting roles and additional characters are expected to follow in later phases. Team 7 Takes Center Stage Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s legendary manga, Naruto follows a spirited young ninja who seeks recognition from his village and aspires to become the Hokage—the community’s…

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New Delhi: India’s reported decision to allow four Chinese-linked power equipment companies with manufacturing operations in the country to participate in select government power sector projects for the next two years has reignited debate over how the country should balance economic priorities with national security concerns. The move comes at a time when India is pursuing ambitious infrastructure goals, including renewable energy expansion, power transmission, smart cities, high-speed rail, and manufacturing growth. These projects require advanced technology, competitive pricing, and timely execution—areas in which several global companies, including Chinese manufacturers,…

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Melbourne/New Delhi: Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran following the reported breakdown of a ceasefire have reignited concerns over stability in West Asia, with potential implications for global energy markets, international trade, and geopolitical security. The latest escalation has raised fears of prolonged conflict in a region that is central to the world’s oil supply. Analysts warn that any disruption to maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, could affect global crude oil prices, supply chains, and economic growth, with energy-importing countries such as India likely to feel…

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World Health Statistics 2026 highlights rising pollution-related deaths, healthcare inequality and urgent need for greater investment ahead of 2030 SDG deadline New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) has painted a worrying picture of global public health and environmental conditions in its World Health Statistics 2026 report, warning that 99 percent of the world’s population continues to breathe air that exceeds recommended pollution limits. The report estimates that household and ambient air pollution claimed approximately 6.6 million lives in 2021, underscoring air pollution as one of the world’s leading public…

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New Delhi: India is steadily expanding its strategic influence across the Indo-Pacific through a combination of indigenous defence capabilities, stronger regional partnerships and an increasingly proactive foreign policy. The country’s growing engagement with key maritime nations, particularly Indonesia, reflects its ambition to play a larger role in maintaining regional security, economic cooperation and strategic stability. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s foreign policy has increasingly focused on strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific nations while promoting mutual respect, shared prosperity and a rules-based international order. Recent high-level engagements with…

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By Ajay Kumar / Ravivar Delhi Network New Delhi | A seemingly warm remark at Hyderabad House in New Delhi has drawn significant attention in diplomatic circles. During bilateral talks on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his “younger sister,” a gesture that reflected more than personal warmth. In diplomacy, words often carry strategic significance, and the comment underscored the deep trust that India and Japan have cultivated over the past two and a half decades. Yet the real importance of the summit…

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New Delhi: Europe, long associated with snow-capped mountains, mild summers, and cool breezes, is now experiencing an unprecedented climate crisis. Countries that rarely needed fans or air conditioners are witnessing temperatures soaring beyond 45°C. Roads are buckling under extreme heat, rivers are shrinking, forests are burning, and thousands of lives are being threatened by prolonged heatwaves. While many Indians may wonder why temperatures that are common in parts of India are causing such alarm in Europe, the answer lies in infrastructure and preparedness. European homes were designed to retain heat…

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Colombo Dialogue Rekindles Debate on Informal Engagements Amid Continued Bilateral Tensions New Delhi: Recent discussions surrounding a regional security dialogue held in Colombo have once again drawn attention to the complex nature of India-Pakistan relations. While official ties between the two neighboring countries remain strained, the reported presence of Indian and Pakistani representatives at a common strategic forum has sparked debate over the role of informal diplomacy and backchannel communication in South Asia. For decades, India-Pakistan relations have been shaped by a combination of public confrontation and discreet diplomatic engagement.…

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Dhaka: The recent developments surrounding Bangladesh’s Mongla Port and the Teesta River management project are far more than just stories of two infrastructure ventures. They signal a major realignment in the South Asian balance of power. For India, the underlying challenge is not merely countering China’s expanding footprint, but continuously reinforcing strategic trust and deep-rooted partnerships with its neighbors. Geopolitical vacuums do not remain empty for long; wherever an established influence recedes, another power will inevitably step in. The trajectory of India-Bangladesh relations will heavily depend on how effectively both…

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Tehran: The historic and highly anticipated funeral rites for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, are currently drawing to a close across Iran and Iraq. Widely regarded as one of the largest state funeral gatherings in modern history, the official period of mourning has drawn high-profile dignitaries and representatives from nearly 100 nations, including India, Pakistan, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. The state ceremonies mark the conclusion of a deeply turbulent period. On February 28, during the holy month of Ramadan, a devastating airstrike claimed the lives…

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