When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stands up in Parliament this February, she won’t just be presenting a financial statement; she will be setting an institutional benchmark. Presenting her 9th consecutive budget, she represents a rare era of stability in India’s often volatile economic history.
Author: Ajay K Saklanii
fter decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have finalized what is being called the “Mother of all Trade Deals.” The pact promises to slash tariffs, boost investment, and reshape the global economic landscape.
A new report warns that Kenya is sleepwalking into a crisis. As the 2027 general election approaches, the collapse of institutional trust and the rise of “state-generated” violence suggests that 2026 will be a critical year for the nation’s stability.
In a significant policy shift, India is reportedly willing to reduce import tariffs on European cars from 110% to 40%. This concession aims to finalize the ambitious India-EU Free Trade Agreement after years of deadlock.
A catastrophic winter storm is sweeping across the United States, leaving a trail of destruction from the South to the Northeast. Widespread power outages have plunged communities into darkness, while major transit hubs face total gridlock with thousands of flight cancellations.
Team India produced one of the most destructive batting displays in T20 history on Sunday. Led by Abhishek Sharma’s record-equalling 14-ball half-century, the Men in Blue chased down New Zealand’s target of 154 with 60 balls to spare, clinching the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Tensions in the Caribbean have hit a boiling point. Cuban officials have formally accused the United States of “modern-day piracy” following the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker destined for Havana. The move, part of a renewed US blockade, threatens to plunge the island into a total blackout.
In a defiant move amidst administrative chaos, Pakistan has named its 15-man squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Babar Azam returns to lead the charge, but the big question remains: Will the team actually travel to the tournament?
A heart-wrenching image from Madhya Pradesh has shaken the nation’s conscience. An elderly man in Rewa was forced to carry his dying wife on a handcart after waiting in vain for an ambulance. When he finally reached the hospital, she was declared dead, and the system failed him a second time.
Full Member Ireland was pushed to the brink by Italy in the first T20I of their historic series in Dubai. Chasing a modest 119, Ireland stumbled to 119/7, securing victory with just three balls to spare thanks to Matthew Humphreys’ 4-wicket haul.









