1. Revanth Reddy’s Ram–Shiva remarks trigger controversy Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reportedly said that the BJP had “taken” or “stolen” Lord Ram, who he associated with northern India, while Lord Shiva was worshipped in the South. He also argued that Congress remains stronger in the South and claimed that a nationwide agitation against […]
· UN General Assembly high-level week: World leaders convene amid wars (Middle East/Iran, Ukraine, Sudan, etc.), AI risks, climate, and institutional strain. Theme centres on restoring trust and managing transformation. Speakers include Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, Pezeshkian, Netanyahu (Abbas via video after visa issues). Side meetings expected on Ukraine, AI, Middle East; search for next Secretary-General
Quiet diplomatic pressure is building on Iran from China over Houthi actions, following Saudi requests. The move suggests Beijing wants to protect its energy interests without open confrontation. Trump-Xi talks next week are being framed as stabilisation efforts, yet both sides remain wary on Taiwan and technology controls. AI safety is emerging as a shared
US–Venezuela oil deal is being read as a return to “gunboat diplomacy,” with critics warning of long-term regional backlash.informistmedia+1 Iran’s order to reduce dollar dependence and fresh US sanctions signal a deeper financial decoupling in the Gulf.facebook+1 Iceland’s EU referendum could reshape Nordic alignments; a close result is expected with unusually high turnout.abcnews Central Asia’s
Southern states’ $10T economy pitch: CM Naidu’s proposal for bullet-train network signals regional ambition.